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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello
Vocals
Steve Nieve
Steve Nieve
Keyboards
Bruce Thomas
Bruce Thomas
Bass Guitar
Pete Thomas
Pete Thomas
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Nick Lowe
Nick Lowe
Producer
Roger Bechirian
Roger Bechirian
Engineer
Bob Ludwig
Bob Ludwig
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Oh, I just don't know where to begin
Though he says he'll wait forever
It's now or never but she keeps him hanging on
The silly champion
She says she can't go home
Without a chaperone
[Chorus]
Accidents will happen
We only hit and run
He used to be your victim, now you're not the only one
Accidents will happen
We only hit and run
I don't wanna hear it, 'cause I know what I've done
[Verse 2]
There's so many fish in the sea
That only rise up in the sweat and smoke like mercury
But they keep you hanging on
They say you're so young
Your mind is made up but your mouth is undone
[Chorus]
Accidents will happen
We only hit and run
He used to be your victim, now you're not the only one
Accidents will happen
We only hit and run
I don't wanna hear it, 'cause I know what I've done
[Bridge]
And it's the damage that we do and never know
It's the words that we don't say that scare me so
[Verse 3]
There's so many people to see
So many people you can check up on and add to your collection
But they keep you hanging on
Until you're well-hung
Your mouth is made up, but your mind is undone
[Chorus]
Accidents will happen
We only hit and run
He used to be your victim, now you're not the only one
Accidents will happen
We only hit and run
I don't wanna hear it, 'cause I know what I've
I know what I've
I know what I've done
[Outro]
I know
I know
I know
I know
Written by: Elvis Costello
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