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Paul Kelly And The Messengers - Sweet Guy (HQ Audio)
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Paul Kelly
Paul Kelly
Lead Vocals
Paul Kelly & The Messengers
Paul Kelly & The Messengers
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Paul Kelly
Paul Kelly
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Paul Kelly
Paul Kelly
Producer
Scott Litt
Scott Litt
Producer
Don Bartley
Don Bartley
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
In the morning we wreck the bed
You bring me coffee black and boiling
Then we start up again and the coffee goes cold
I wake up drinking from your lips
Kisses warm and tender
And I'd give up the world just to see you smile
[Chorus]
One thing I will never understand
It's become my problem
And it's something that's right out of my hands
My hands are clean
What makes such a sweet guy turn so mean?
[Verse 2]
I went to town with a moody man
A handsome Dr. Jekyll
He was right by my side
Turning into Mr. Hyde
I ran for cover but I ran too slow
I was stitched by strangers
And they shook their heads
That someone could do the things you did
[Chorus]
One thing I will never understand
It's become my problem
And it's something that's right out of my hands
My hands are clean
What makes such a sweet guy turn so mean?
[Verse 3]
I must be mad, I must be crazy
Everyone tells me so
Everyday I see it coming
Now I'm facing the wall
Waiting for the blow
In the morning you kiss my head
You say it was another
Now you're down on your knees
Begging me to forgive you please
I wake up aching from your touch
Every muscle tender
Then I look in your eyes
The way you smile
And I'm hypnotised
[Chorus]
One thing I will never understand
It's become my problem
And it's something that's right out of my hands
My hands are clean
What makes such a sweet guy turn so mean?
Written by: Paul Kelly

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