take good care of the poor boy

you've got lots to say

don't take this too seriously

we hang on every word

almost deliriously

you could say it's borderline fanatic

hit the chord

we're basically ecstatic

we can't afford to lose you

can't you see

take good care of the poor boy

oh well he's new in town and he won't settle down

take good care of the poor boy

oh well he's new in town and he won't settle down

you won't sit around waiting for it to happen to you

if you hide yourself away

your country may honour you

pulled alarms in shows of mere defiance

draw the looks

don't choose this reliance

crown of our creation

we're on our knees

lord

take good care of the poor boy

oh well he's new in town and he won't settle down

take good care of the poor boy

oh well he's new in town and he won't settle down

good luck saving the the poor boy

oh when the city's down and he's gone underground

ooh if you leave us behind

your songs they will stand for all time

ooh if you leave us behind

there'll be streets with your name on the sign

oh lord

take good care of the poor boy

oh well he's new in town and he won't settle down

take good care of the poor boy

oh well he's new in town and he won't settle down

hey poor boy

hey poor boy

he'll never settle down

hey poor boy

hey poor boy

he'll never settle down

hey poor boy

hey poor boy

he'll never settle down

hey poor boy

hey poor boy

he'll never settle down