#------------PLEASE NOTE------------# #This file is the author’s own work and represents their interpretation of the# #song. You may only use this file for private study scholarship or research.# #------------# Date: Fri 10 Apr 1998 21:15:18 -0400 > Subject: c/costello_elvis/the_imposter.crd (Elvis Costello from the Album "Get Happy!" - Words and Music by Elvis Costello) Intro:        x4 Trying to be too bad Trying to talk too tough Trying to jack the lad You’d think he’d had enough But he’s not the man you’d think that he can be I just don’t know why you can’t see That he is only the imposter            That he is only the imposter            You’ve never been this far You’ve always been too smart And you know all our boys Are really girls at heart But he’s not... When I said that I was lying I might have been lying Never let me hear you say you’re not trying No!              This is your big decision Hope you’re not disappointed He’s got double vision When you want him double jointed And he’s not... He’ll only bring you souvenirs It’s only gonna end in tears And he is only the imposter