Intro Bass & drums for 4 bars then solo(s) over: x4 Verse 1 Valentino got a booky shop And what he takes he gives for what he’s got And what he’s got he says he has not Stole from anyone Bridge It’s not that he don’t tell the truth Or even that he misspent his youth It’s just he holds the proof But you know something’s wrong Chorus Waiting for an alibi (Waiting for an alibi) Waiting for an alibi (Waiting for an alibi) Repeat Intro solo(s) Verse 2 Valentino’s in a cold sweat Placed all his money on that last bet Against all the odds he smokes another cigarette Says it helps him to forget he’s a nervous wreck Bridge It’s not that he misses much Or even that he lost his lucky touch It’s just that he gambles so much And you know that it’s wrong Chorus Waiting for an alibi (Waiting for an alibi) Waiting just to catch your eye Waiting for an alibi (Waiting for an alibi) Try to say I told you I told you Solo Chorus Waiting for an alibi Waiting just to catch your eye Waiting for an alibi (Waiting for an alibi) Verse 3 Valentino got nowhere to go On his own like Romeo Blow by blow he watches his money go Now he’s oh so low Bridge It’s not that he misses her Or even that he can’t resist her It’s just that kissing her He feels so strong Chorus Waiting for an alibi (Waiting for an alibi) Waiting just to hold you Waiting for an alibi (Waiting for an alibi) Try to say I told you Waiting for an alibi Waiting for an alibi Oh my my my my my my etc Solo x4 Intro/outro