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London Bye, Ta-Ta (Demo)David Bowie

[REFRAIN]
London bye, ta-ta
Strange young town
London bye, ta-ta
Brought me down
Don't like your new face
That's not fair
Got to go far, far
London bye ta-ta

[VERSE 1]
Gigi, Gigi
Take me away
Gigi, Gigi
Take me today
The pirates in the clothes shop
Sold me curry for a pound
His cardboard face is soggy
And he’s selling thorny crowns
I loved her!
I loved her!
I've got to get away now
But I loved her!

[REFRAIN]
London bye, ta-ta
Strange young town
London bye, ta-ta
Brought me down
Don't like your new face
That's not fair
Got to go far, far
London bye ta-ta

[VERSE 2]
Red light, green light
Make up your mind
Red light, green light
You're much too unkind
Your right hand makes a sermon
And the contents of your wallet
With all the paint is prime to dry
Your left hand hides its bullet
I loved her, I loved her
I’d like to get away now, but I loved her

[REFRAIN]
London bye, ta-ta
Strange young town
London bye, ta-ta
Brought me down
Don't like your new face
That's not fair
Got to go far, far
London bye ta-ta
Do, do do do do
Do, do do do do

[VERSE 3]
Sweep down, sweep down
Take my advice
[?]
She loves to love all beauty
And she says the norm is funny
But she whimpers in the morning
When she finds she has no money
I loved her!
Yeah, I loved her!
I've got to get away now
But I loved her!

[REFRAIN]
London bye, ta-ta
Strange young town
London bye, ta-ta
Brought me down
Don't like your new face
That's not fair
Got to go far, far
London bye ta-ta

London bye, ta-ta
London bye, ta-ta
Strange young town
Brought me down

David Bowie

David Bowie (1947 – 2016) was a British musician, and one of the most iconic rock stars with a widely diverse career where he frequently changed his appearance and musical style, resulting in an acclaimed discography comparable to other stalwarts such as The Beatles and Bob Dylan. Born David Robert Jones, Bowie quickly renamed himself to prevent confusion with The Monkees singer Davy Jones. Enduring many early missteps, he rose to prominence when his most famous song, “Space Oddity,” was played during the coverage of the Apollo 11 moon landing.

Despite this early breakthrough, Bowie remained a cult figure for several years. Even the release of Hunky Dory, his first great album, went largely unnoticed. Bowie only lodged himself firmly in the public consciousness when he announced his bisexuality and created Ziggy Stardust in early 1972. A Martian who combined the debauchery of Iggy Pop with the artistry of Lou Reed, Ziggy was the main character in Bowie’s breakthrough album, and his public persona for eighteen months.

Bowie used his new-found popularity to move to America, and dabble with new musical directions and cocaine. Diamond Dogs and Young Americans continue to divide critics, but Station To Station found Bowie at a new creative peak, despite escalating drug use and related health issues.

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