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Oldest Trick In The Book

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Oldest Trick In The Book Lyrics

[Verse 1]
A shred of grace among the common thieves
They left your passport with the policía
Robbed but thankful
Well that's the oldest trick in the book

[Chorus]
Baby, don't cry
Some days they just got your number
Baby, don't cry
Some days they just carve into you
Baby, don't cry

[Verse 2]
I watch the sunset dwindle
You said you saw the green flash light up the sky
Seems the meaning of things
Is caught in the witness

[Chorus]
Baby, don't cry
Some days they just got your number
Baby, don't cry
Some days they just carve into you
Baby, don't cry
Some days they just got your number
Don't cry
Some days they just carve into you

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‘OIdest Trick in the Book’ is an unreleased song by Ben Howard. The song was first seen by fans on Ben’s NPR Music Tiny Desk (Home) Concert published Aug 9, 2021. It is the fourth track.

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