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Jake Burns

John "Jake" Burns (born 21 February 1958) is a singer and guitarist, and is best known as the frontman of Stiff Little Fingers, although he has also recorded with Jake Burns and the Big Wheel, 3 Men + Black, and as a solo artist.

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2006

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This started out as a quiet drink
But soon got out of hand
I just wanted a pint or two
This wasn't what I'd planned
But like a horse to water
I'm too easily led
Don't wake me in the morning
Cos you know I'm half past dead

I got in here for seven
And I was feeling fine
Now I wish the barman
Would finally call time
Every drink I've drunk tonight
Has gone straight to my head
Don't wake me in the morning
I'll be flat and half past dead

The room just spins around me
And I can't make it stop
I'm hanging on to anything
And trying to throw up

Now, all the drinks are piling up
They're standing on the bar
They're all mine but I'm not sure
If I can walk that far
I trip over a barstool
Fall and crack my head
God knows why I'm laughing
Cos by rights I'm half past dead

The room just spins around me
And I can't make it stop
I'm hanging on to anything
And trying to throw up

Well, I think I ought to go now
Although I'd like to stay
I won't outstay my welcome
I'll be back another day
So, one last coin in the slot machine
And wobble off to bed
Don't wake me in the morning
Cos you know I'm half past dead

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