Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Donald Fagen
Donald Fagen
Vocals
Greg Phillinganes
Greg Phillinganes
Synthesizer
Jeff Porcaro
Jeff Porcaro
Drums
Larry Carlton
Larry Carlton
Lead Guitar
Marcus Miller
Marcus Miller
Bass
Starz Vander Lockett
Starz Vander Lockett
Percussion
Steve Khan
Steve Khan
Acoustic Guitar
Valerie Simpson
Valerie Simpson
Background Vocals
Weldon Parks
Weldon Parks
Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Donald Fagen
Donald Fagen
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Gary Katz
Gary Katz
Producer
Bob Ludwig
Bob Ludwig
Mastering Engineer
Cheryl Smith
Cheryl Smith
Assistant Engineer
Elliot Scheiner
Elliot Scheiner
Mixing Engineer
Lazerus Daniel
Lazerus Daniel
Overdub Engineer
Mike Morongell
Mike Morongell
Assistant Engineer
Robin Lane
Robin Lane
Assistant Engineer
Roger Nichols
Roger Nichols
Engineer
Wayne Yurgelun
Wayne Yurgelun
Assistant Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
The surf was easy on the day I came to stay
On this quiet island in the bay
I remember a line of women all in white
The laughter and the steel bands at night
[Verse 2]
All the Americans are gone exept for two
The embassy's been hard to reach
There's been talk and lately a bit of action after dark
Behind the big casino on the beach
[Verse 3]
The rules are changed
It's not the same
It's all new players in a whole new ball game
[Verse 4]
Last night I dreamed of an old lover dressed in gray
I've had this fever now since yesterday
Wake up darling they're knocking the Colonel's standing in the sun
With his stupid face the glasses and the gun
[Verse 5]
I know what happens
I read the book
I believe I just got the goodbye look (I believe I just got the goodbye look)
I believe I just got the goodbye (I believe I just got the goodbye look)
[Verse 6]
Won't you pour me a Cuban breeze, Gretchen
[Verse 7]
The rules are changed
It's not the same
It's all new players in a whole new ball game
[Verse 8]
I know a fellow with a motor launch for hire
A skinny man with two-tone shoes
Cause tonight they're arranging a small reception just for me
Behind the big casino by the sea
[Verse 9]
I know what happens
I read the book
I believe I just got the goodbye look (I believe I just got the goodbye look)
I believe I just got the goodbye (I believe I just got the goodbye look)
Written by: Donald Fagen
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