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Black Tie Jobs

Mark Knopfler

Rock

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Mark Knopfler - Black Tie Jobs (One Deep River)

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Listen to One Deep River by Mark Knopfler

ALBUMOne Deep RiverMark Knopfler

Listen to Mark Knopfler Essentials featuring Mark Knopfler

PLAYLISTMark Knopfler EssentialsApple Music Classic Rock

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS

Mark Knopfler

Vocals

Guy Fletcher

Mellotron

Glenn Worf

Bass Guitar

Richard Bennett

Richard Bennett

Acoustic Guitar

Greg Leisz

Pedal Steel Guitar

Jim Cox

Piano

Emma Topolski

Background Vocals

Tamsin Topolski

Tamsin Topolski

Background Vocals

COMPOSITION & LYRICS

Mark Knopfler

Songwriter

PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING

Mark Knopfler

Producer

Guy Fletcher

Producer

Luie Stylianou

Assistant Mixing Engineer

Rowan McIntosh

Assistant Recording Engineer

Tom Coath

Assistant Recording Engineer

Eve Morris

Assistant Recording Engineer

Edie Delafield

Assistant Recording Engineer

Bob Ludwig

Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]

So sorry for your trouble

Tell me to take a walk

And I would understand

Of course, it's good to talk

Here, take my handkerchief

No, I don't need it back

Please don't worry

[Verse 2]

So sorry for your trouble

And I was wondering

And I would understand

If you might have one to hand

If you had a photograph?

Of course, I'd bring it back

Please don't worry

[Verse 3]

And I wonder, if I stay in this

How hard-boiled will I become?

As hard-boiled as some

My friends in the newsroom

The Colins and Bobs

All done their black tie jobs

[Outro]

I have to go, so sorry

Walking back to the car

And I can hear your sobs

I hate these black tie jobs

Written by: Mark Knopfler

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