Shipbuilding by Elvis Costello
Shipbuilding by Elvis Costello

Shipbuilding

Elvis Costello * Track #6 On Punch the Clock

Shipbuilding Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Is it worth it?
A new winter coat and shoes for the wife
And a bicycle on the boy's birthday
It's just a rumor that was spread around town
By the women and children
Soon we'll be shipbuilding

[Verse 2]
Well I ask you
The boy said, "Dad they're going to take me to task
But I'll be back by Christmas"
It's just a rumor that was spread around town
Somebody said that someone got filled in
For saying that people get killed in
The result of this shipbuilding

[Bridge]
With all the will in the world
Diving for dear life
When we could be diving for pearls

[Trumpet Solo]

[Verse 3]
It's just a rumor that was spread around town
A telegram or a picture postcard
Within weeks they'll be re-opening the shipyard
And notifying the next of kin
Once again

[Bridge]
It's all we're skilled in
We will be shipbuilding
With all the will in the world
Diving for dear life
When we could be diving for pearls

[Trumpet Solo]

[Bridge / Outro]
It's all we're skilled in
We will be shipbuilding
With all the will in the world
Diving for dear life
When we could be diving for pearls
When we could be diving for pearls
When we could be diving for pearls

Shipbuilding Q&A

Who wrote Shipbuilding's ?

Shipbuilding was written by Elvis Costello & Clive Langer.

Who produced Shipbuilding's ?

Shipbuilding was produced by Alan Winstanley & Clive Langer & Elvis Costello.

When did Elvis Costello release Shipbuilding?

Elvis Costello released Shipbuilding on Fri Aug 05 1983.

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