Dirty Work Lyrics

Steely Dan

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

(chorus)
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

(chorus)

(instrumental)

(chorus 2x)