Bell Boy

A beach is a place where a man can feel He's the only soul in the world that's real But I see a face coming through the haze I remember him from those crazy days Ain't you the guy who used to set the paces Riding up in front of a hundred faces I don't suppose you would remember me But I used to follow you back in '63 I've got a good job And I'm newly born You should see me dressed up in my uniform I work in hotel, all gilt and flash Remember the place where the doors were smashed? Bell Boy! I've gotta get runnin' now Bell Boy! Keep my lip buttoned down Bell Boy! Carry this baggage out Bell Boy! Always running at someone's heel You know how I feel, always running at someone's heel Some nights I still sleep on the beach Remember when stars were in reach Then I wander in early to work Spend the day licking boots for my perks A beach is a place where a man can feel He's the only soul in the world that's real But I see a face coming through the haze I remember him from those crazy days Ain't you the guy who used to set the paces Riding up in front of a hundred faces I don't suppose you would remember me But I used to follow you back in '63 People often change, But when I look in your eyes You could learn a lot, From a life like mine The secret to me, It ain't flown like a flag I carry it behind This bleedin' little badge, What says Bell Boy! I've gotta get runnin' now Bell Boy! Keep my lip buttoned down Bell Boy! Carry this baggage out Bell Boy! Always running at someone's heel You know how I feel, always running at someone's heel