I Almost Had A Weakness Lyrics - Elvis Costello

Thank you for the flowers 

I threw them on the fire 

And I burned the photographs that you had enclosed 

God they were ugly children 

So you're the little bastard of that brother of mine 

Trying to trick a poor old woman 

Till I almost had a weakness 

Last week Cousin Florence 

Bit your Uncle Joe 

Hit him on the forehead with a knife and a fork 

Said that he looked like the devil 

Then she said, "Pass the vinegar." I'm beginning to think 

I'm the only one who hasn't taken to the drinking of it 

Though I almost had a weakness 

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It pains me to mention 

These varicose concerns 

But while I have to tolerate you family jewels 

I really mustn't grumble 

'Cause when I die the cats and dogs will jump up and down 

And you little swines will get nothing 

Though I almost had a weakness 

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