One Of The Boys

Album: Rose Tattoo (1978)
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  • They were so damn glad when I left school
    Said I was crazy 'cause I broke the rules
    Time to start livin' my teenage dream
    Out on the streets it was rough and mean

    That's why, they call me one of the boys

    Got tattooed arms and rings in my ears
    Never gonna suffer a straight man's fears
    Better have a drink, crankin' with the mates
    Movin' fast I'm gonna make the grade

    That's why, they call me one of the boys
    That's why, they call me one of the boys

    I'm pushin' it hard, I'm pushin' it fast
    Gotta work it over, I gotta make it last

    What you need is mates, staunch and true
    Hold out your back they're gonna see you through
    I don't look for trouble but I won't hide
    I'll jump on you if you don't step aside

    That's why, they call me one of the boys

    There's one thing I've learned
    And I know it's so true
    Bad girls love bad boys but
    Good girls love 'em too

    I was young and wild, so much to learn
    A fierce bright flame and hot to burn
    Can't turn back 'cause the die is cast
    I die young, from livin' fast

    That's why, they call me one of the boys
    That's why, they call me one of the boys
    That's why, they call me one of the boys

    Ah yeah I'm just one of, I'm just one of
    I'm just one of the boys
    I'm just one of, I'm just one of
    I'm just one of just one of the boys
    I'm just one of just one of the boys
    I'm just one of just one of the boys Writer/s: DALLAS ROYALL, GARY ANDERSON, GORDON LEACH, MICHAEL COCKS, PETER WELLS
    Publisher: BMG Rights Management, Spirit Music Group
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

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  • Dan Gillespy from Courtenay Bc1 super cool classic rocker.
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