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by Stiff Little Fingers


Beirut Moon


We'd like to help you, the consul said
                           				
But there's nothing we can do

Well, you knew the risks when you took the job
                      
After all you're not a fool
    
So, don't call me, don't call me
                       
I just can't bend the rules
                                    
Keep your chin up, I know it's tough
                  
Somehow you'll get through."
                                 
It seems the Americans bargain and rescue
                                          
But if you get caught you're left to rot
               
Under a Beirut, under a Beirut Moon

(Refr:)

Under a Beirut Moon
                                   
Sorry son, there's nothing we can do

Under a Beirut Moon
                   
Different rules, we haven't got a clue

                        
We can't be seen to be giving in
                          
To these terrorists you see

If we talk with them it would mean the end
                    
Of all that we hold dear
                                      
So don't call me, don't call me
                
I'm doing all I can
                                        
Although it seems from where you sit
              
I don't give a damn."
                                           
Back home they'll remember you in papers, on TV
                                                        
Because when you're caught you're left to rot
               
Under a Beirut, under a Beirut Moon

(Refr:)

Under a Beirut Moon
                                   
Sorry son, there's nothing we can do

Under a Beirut Moon
                   
Different rules, we haven't got a clue

                             
And though you dream of being free
                               
There's not much hope that I can see
               
Under a Beirut, under a Beirut Moon


Now just today on the news I saw
                 
A hostage walking free
                                        
He talked of how it came about
              				
He gained his liberty
                                       
He said, don't give up, don't give up
                  
Argue, beg and plead
                                           
Keep the pressure up, don't let it drop
                   
Somehow you'll get free
                                                         
He said the Americans would bargain and rescue
                                              
But when Brits get caught they're left to rot
               
Under a Beirut, under the Beirut Moon


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