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PERFORMING ARTISTS
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Performer
Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello
Vocals
Steve Nieve
Steve Nieve
Piano
Bruce Thomas
Bruce Thomas
Bass Guitar
Pete Thomas
Pete Thomas
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Geoff Emerick
Geoff Emerick
Producer
Jon Jacobs
Jon Jacobs
Assistant Producer
Dan Hersch
Dan Hersch
Mastering Engineer
Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello
Associate Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Daddy's best girl in the world is not supposed to have a boyfriend
But she's never wanted at home
Other girls are allowed to wear their makeup
She sneaks out her lipstick, powder, and comb
She surrounds his name with hearts and flowers
Talks on the telephone for hours and hours
With the bird in his hand
And two on a string
The words of love have an imitation ring
[Verse 2]
You little fool, little fool, little fool
I suppose that you're going to stay all night
You little fool, little fool, little fool
Don't look at me that way you know it isn't right
You little fool, little fool, little fool
You little fool, little fool, little fool
You little fool, little fool, little fool, little fool, little fool
[Verse 3]
They say no news is good news
The little girl wants information
Mother just gives her some pills to choose
And says, "Go and use your imagination"
[Verse 4]
Daddy's best girl in the world says, "Just look what I got"
As she sits beside him on the high stool
With his arm around her neck, snowball in one hand
And the other full of imitation jewels
She fingers a string of pearls
An imitation, but he'll never know it
Imitation lashes flutter above
Looking for an imitation of love
[Verse 5]
You little fool, little fool, little fool
I suppose that you're going to stay all night
You little fool, little fool, little fool
Don't look at me that way you know it isn't right
You little fool, little fool, little fool
You little fool, little fool, little fool
You little fool, little fool, little fool
Written by: Elvis Costello
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