Fats Waller
Fats Waller
Fats Waller
Fats Waller
Fats Waller
Fats Waller
Fats Waller
Fats Waller
Fats Waller
Fats Waller
“Hey Clockface” is very similar to “How Can You Face Me Now”, a Fats Waller song that was recorded in 1934. As if to make sure that everyone gets the connection, Costello even finishes with a verse from Waller’s classic.
The track is backed by a jazz combo that includes old mate Steve Nieve on upri...
[Verse 1]
How can you face me
After what I've gone through
All on account of you
Tearing my heart in two?
[Verse 2]
Woman, have you no conscience
How could you be so bold?
Why have you grown so cold
After the lies you told?
[Bridge]
No one now seems to be on the level
Since I've found out that my angel was just a dog
Known as the devil
[Verse 3]
Why does I love ya, hon
Why did you teach me how?
After you broke each vow
How can you face me now?
[Piano Solo]
[Trombone Solo]
Oh you dirty dog, get out in the street
Get out, get out
How can you face me now?
No, I didn't go there last night
No, you know I wasn't there, neither
I went to the other place
[Clarinet Solo]
Yeah, don't you talk back to me, shut up
Well alright, take your dogs on out the street
[Outro]
Yeah, get out, just get up, go on and keep goin'
Yeah
How Can You Face Me? was written by Andy Razaf & Fats Waller.