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Artist: Steely Dan
Track: Dirty Work

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Times are hard
You're afraid to pay the fee
So you find yourself somebody
Who can do the job for free
When you need a bit of lovin'
'Cause your man is out of town
That's the time you get me runnin'
And you know I'll be around

I'm a fool to do your dirty work
Oh yeah
I don't wanna do your dirty work
No more
I'm a fool to do your dirty work
Oh yeah

Light the candle
Put the lock upon the door
You have sent the maid home early
Like a thousand times before
Like the castle in its corner
In a medieval game
I foresee terrible trouble
And I stay here just the same

I'm a fool to do your dirty work
Oh yeah
I don't wanna do your dirty work
No more
I'm a fool to do your dirty work
Oh yeah

I'm a fool to do your dirty work
Oh yeah
I don't wanna do your dirty work
No more
I'm a fool to do your dirty work
Oh yeah
I don't wanna do your dirty work
No more
I'm a fool to do your dirty work
Oh yeah
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Q:When did Steely Dan release “Dirty Work”?
Steely Dan released “Dirty Work” on November 1, 1972.
Q:Who wrote “Dirty Work” by Steely Dan?
“Dirty Work” by Steely Dan was written by Walter Becker & Donald Fagen.
Q:Who produced “Steely Dan - Dirty Work (Traduction Française)” by Genius Traductions françaises?
“Steely Dan - Dirty Work (Traduction Française)” by Genius Traductions françaises was produced by Gary Katz.
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