Beirut Moon Lyrics

"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

(Chorus:)
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 [ From: http://www.metrolyrics.com/beirut-moon-lyrics-stiff-little-fingers.html ]
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


(Chorus)


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