Intro MIm LAm Writing on dirty paper with DO nothing new to say LAm DO except that as I see it, today is just today. SOL The past is ever present, MIm with all its senseless pain SOL And through the nearest window MIm RE it nearly looks like rain SOL RE Just like London SOL RE Just like London MIm Just like London LAm DO The logs here in the fire don't really want to burn LAm DO But as with all desire, you've got to live & learn SOL The flames wich mean to warm MIm me, warn me SOL That bad things can still happen MIm RE All the same, all the same SOL RE Just like London SOL RE Just like London MIm Just like London LAm Children laughing children crying, DO LAm children all the same, but you'll grow up and through DO mistakes you'll learn to play the game SOL So keep your eyes peeled and MIm watch out the sneak attacks SOL And keep your nose clean or MIm RE you'll end up on your back SOL RE Just like London SOL RE Just like London MIm Just like London LAm DO LAm Cheat the reaper & find a wife DO SOL Throw away your switchblade knife MIm SOL Let your wounds heal MIm RE Let your heart feel, let it feel... SOL RE Unlike London! SOL RE Unlike London MIm Unlike London