Sunset Boulevard sing and play along

Sure, I came out here to make my name,

wanted my pool, my dose of fame,

wanted my parking space at Warners.

But after a year, a one room hell,

a murphy bed, a rancid smell,

wallpaper peeling at the corners.

Sunset Boulevard, twisting boulevard, secretive and rich,

a little scary.

Sunset Boulevard, tempting boulevard, waiting there to swallow the unwary.

Dreams are not enough to win a way,

out here they're always keeping score,

beneath the tan the battle rages.

Smile a rented smile, fill someone's glass,

kiss someone's wife, kiss someone's ass,

we do whatever pays the wages.

Sunset Boulevard, headline boulevard, getting here is only the beginning.

Sunset Boulevard, jackpot boulevard, once you've won you have to go on winning.

You think I've sold out?

Dead right, I've sold out, I've just been waiting for the right offer,

comf'table quarters, regular rations, twentyfour hour fivestar room service.

And if I'm honest I like the lady.

I can't help being touched by her folly.

I'm treading water, taking the money,

watching her sunset.

Well, I'm a writer.

She was sinking fast, I threw a rope,

now I have suits and she has hope,

it seemed an elegant solution.

One day this must end, it isn't real,

still I'll enjoy a hearty meal before tomorrow's exelution.

cution. Sunset Boulevard, ruthless boulevard, destination for the stonyhearted.

Sunset Boulevard, lethal boulevard, ev'ryone's forgotten how they started

here on Sunset Boulevard.