Dirty Work Lyrics

Steely Dan Dirty Work

Times are hard
you're afraid to pay the fee
So you find yourself somebody
who can do the job for free

When you need a bit of lovin'
cause your man is out of town
That's the time you get me runnin'
and you know I'll be around

(chorus)
I'm a fool to do your
dirty work, oh yeah
I don't wanna do your
dirty work, no more
I'm a fool to do your
dirty work, oh yeah

Light the candle
put the lock upon the door
You have sent the maid home early
like a thousand times before

Like the castle in its corner
in a medieval game
I foresee terrible trouble
and I stay here just the same

(chorus)

(instrumental)

(chorus 2x)