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Dirty Work

Oct. 24, 19781 viewer

Dirty Work Lyrics

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 woman 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 a castle in his 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

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Written by Donald Fagen and Walter Becker
and originally recorded for Steely Dan’s Can’t Buy a Thrill album

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Credits
Saxophone
Electric Piano
Electric Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Lead Vocals
Release Date
October 24, 1978
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