I Wish I Were
A Pickpocket Copyright 1997, Steve Christoff
- Stephen - Voice, octave
mandolin, bowed musical saw, bass oozzak, tenor banjo, throat
bass - Barry Trott - Mandolin - Lee Welch - Circus drum
set
If you're not looking close,
I'll steal you're watch and chain.
I do think I'm not kidding,
not playing any games.
I'll take you're money
and you're keys,
I don't think I'll stop there.
I'll go as far as stealing
the tattoo that you wear
Chorus:
I wish I were a pickpocket.
I wish I were a pickpocket.
A jolly job I wouldn't knock it.
Wish I were ...
If you're not watching out,
I'll steal you're hat and shoes.
If this makes you really sad,
I've got some mournful news.
I'm gonna take you're eyeball,
but you won't feel a thing.
I'll steal all you're fingers.
But leave you all you're rings.
Repeat Chorus:
I noticed you were limping.
I want your wooden leg.
You should not be smiling,
you should be quite afraid
speaking of your smile,
I'll pawn it down the hill.
And last I want your pocket.
Oh it gives me such a thrill.
Repeat Chorus:
Repeat 1st verse
Repeat Chorus twice