Alvin Lee Lyrics "XYZ"

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"Year 3,000 Blues"
1970 Chrys-A-Lee Music Ltd.

They took me down the grading station,
And they classified me zed;
'Cause of over-population
They told me that I would soon be dead.

But I slipped out of the force field
And hid beneath the mono-rail;
But the automatic blood hounds,
Lord they're soon hot a-long my trail

Now if I had been a scholar with computer workin' hard,
Then my molecular structure would not be on the grader's card.
So I know that they will get me, put my index in the brain;
Then the atoms of my body - will be disposed of, Lordy, down the drain.

"You Can't Win Them All"
1972 Chrys-A-Lee Music Ltd.

You can't win them all - 'cause sometimes you fall
Flat on your face on the floor.
You can't win them all; it's no good at all
If you feel that your life is a bore.

You've got to hang loose - to keep from the noose,
And you've got to learn to use your brain.
You've got to live right - and keep to the right,
Then you're free if you don't go in-sane.

Seen a lot of people, they've all blown it out;
You can't win them all - is what they all shout.
You've got to keep try-in', got to stand up again;
You can't lose them all, babe, 'cause one day you'll win.

You've got to have taste - or life is a waste,
And you don't ever tune yourself in.
You've got to keep on - or they'll get you, my son,
And they know that you just can't win.

"You Give Me Loving"
1973 Chrys-A-Lee Music Ltd.

You give me lovin' that I can't return,
You give me money that you know I'll burn;
I'll give you somethin' that you can't give back,
Then I'm movin' right on down the track.
You've given every-thing you've got to me,
But still you cannot really set me free;
My life is changin' and I'm on the run,
I'll see you later when I've had some fun.

I keep on runnin' 'cause I know the score,
You'll never find me comin' back for more;
I'll catch you later 'cause I'm gonna split,
You give a lot, I only need a bit.
You give me lovin' that I can't return,
You give me money that you know I'll burn;
You give me lovin' just for your own sake,
You only give it so that you can take.

You give me lovin' and it's plain to see
You wanna give it to me all for free;
But I can't take it 'cause you need it back,
The art of givin' is the one I lack.
You give me lovin' and you drive me mad,
You give me money and it makes me sad;
'Cause I need freedom more than I need gold,
And so I'm leavin' 'fore I get too old.

"You Need Love, Love, Love"
1974 Space Songs Ltd.

You need love, love, love - and I can give it
You need love, love, love - that's what you want
You need life, life, life - so you can live it
You need love, love, love - that's what you want

You need love, love, love - and I can give it
You need love, love, love - that's what you want
You need life, life, life - so you can live it
You need love, love, love - that's what you want

Love can be so good to you, love can make you high
Love can also bring you down, make you want to die
It's love that makes the world go 'round, you just know it's true
Got a feeling deep inside, I will stick to you

You need love, love, love - and I can give it
You need love, love, love - that's what you want
You need life, life, life - so you can live it
You need love, love, love - that's what you want

You need love, love, love - and I can give it
You need love, love, love - that's what you want
You need life, life, life - so you can live it
You need love, love, love - that's what you want

Love can be so good to me, you can have it too
You can also let it be, I'll give mine to you
Love is always in your mind, just you let it out
Love I want to give to you, that is why I shout

You need love, love, love - and I can give it
You need love, love, love - that's what you want
You need life, life, life - so you can live it
You need love, love, love - that's what you want

"You're Driving Me Crazy"
1974 Chrys-A-Lee Music Ltd.

You're driving me crazy, you're driving me mad;
You're makining me lazy, you're making me bad.
You know you're no good to me,
But you're the best woman I've had.

You lose all my friends,
You scare them away;
It looks like the end, babe,
Of living my way.
You know you do me no good,
But then I hope that you're going to stay.

You ruin' my health, you use me too much.
You've blown all my wealth, you cripple my crutch.
I know I'm playing with fire,
But then I like what I feel when I touch.

My mama, she warned me - about your kind;
My friends all scorned me, they say I'm blind.
But then I know what I like, and,
Babe I like it with you all of the time.

They call you a witch, they say I'm a fool;
They call you a bitch, say you're really uncool.
But, babe, when I get on you,
It's just like getting a kick from a mule.

"You Told Me"
1975 Space Songs Ltd.

You told me that you'd never leave me
You said you'd never say good-bye
You told me that you'd never hurt me
You told me that you'd never lie
Glad you love me - see who cares if I die !

You told me that you'd always love me
You told me that you'd never cheat
You told me that you'd never hurt me
You said you'd spend your life with me
So much sugar - now it doesn't taste so sweet !

You told me that you really loved me
You say you're gonna stand by me
You told me that you'd always love me
You said you'd never part with me
So much talkin' - then you walk right over me !

You told me that you'd never leave me
You told me that you really knew
You told me that you'd never hurt me
You told me that your love was true
What you playin' ? - Hey baby what can I