Ian Hunter
Hymn for the Dudes
[Verse 1]
God ain't jive
For I can see his love
As it runs alive
And one by one
Through fields of rusted wire
The war has just begun

[Pre-Chorus]
Ohhhhh
Cross over shame like the wise dove
Who cares not for fame, just for shy love

[Chorus]
And rejoice for the king ain't lost his throne, oh no
He's still here, you are not alone

[Verse 2]
Correct your heads
For there's a new song rising
High above the waves
Go write your time
Go sing it on the streets
Go tell the world, but you go brave

[Pre-Chorus]
Oh my
Sweet instant Christian, you are such a sly clown
Too many questions, no replies now
[Chorus]
And rejoice for the king ain't lost his throne, oh no
He's still here, you are not alone

[Verse 3]
I got an idea
Go tell the superstar
All his hairs are turning grey
Star-spangled fear
As all the people disappear
The limelight fades away

[Bridge]
'Cos if you think you are a star
For so long they'll come from near and far
But you'll forget just who you are (yes you will)
You ain't the Naz
You're just a buzz
Some kinda temporary

[Guitar/piano breakdown]

[Verse 4]
Cross over shame
Like the wise dove
Who cares not for fame
Just for shy love
[Pre-Chorus]
Ohhhhh
My sweet instant Christian, you are such a sly clown
Too many questions, no replies now

[Chorus]
And rejoice for the king ain't lost his throne. oh no
He's still here, and you are not alone
You are not alone