The Lovers That Never Were (Original Demo) lyrics

[Verse 1: Paul McCartney, Paul McCartney & Evlis Costello, Elvis Costello]
I have always needed somebody girl
But I close the door to keep out the world
But for you (ooh), I would be here all alone
Locked in a photograph

[Chorus 1: Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello]
All (ooh) of the clocks have run down
Lover beware
We'll be the lovers that never were

[Verse 2: Paul McCartney, Paul McCartney & Elvis Costello, Elvis Costello]
I hang patiently on every word you send
Will we ever be much more than just friends?
As for you (ooh), you sit there playing this game
You keep me waiting

[Chorus 2: Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello]
When all (ooh) of the clocks have run down
All over the world
We'll be the lovers that never were

[Bridge: Paul McCartney & Elvis Costello, Elvis Costello]
For as long as the sun shines in somebody's eyes
I believe in you baby, so don't tell me lies
For as long as the trees throw down blossoms and leaves
I know there will be a parade of unpainted dreams
[Verse 3: Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello, Paul McCartney & Elvis Costello]
And I know dear, how much it's gonna hurt (oh-oh)
If you still refuse to get your hands dirty
So you (ooh), you must tell me something, I love you (ooh),
Say goodbye or anything

[Chorus 3: Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello, Paul McCartney & Elvis Costello]
All (ooh) of the clocks have run down
Times at an end
If we can't be lovers we'll never be friends

[Bridge: Paul McCartney & Elvis Costello]
For as long as the sun shines in somebodys eyes
I believe in you baby, so don't tell me lies
For as long as the trees throw down blossoms and leaves
I know there will be a parade of unpainted dreams

[Outro: Paul McCartney]
(Ooh, ooh-oh..)