Direct Line

Direct Line
N Hudson, L Flaxinton, J J Hoyle Dedringer 1980

Direct Line

I’m on a direct line, feeling fine
It’s been a long time coming
Came just in time

Used to be a stiff on the run
Sharp shooting son of a gun
I never needed anything
A silk shirt or a diamond ring

Out of work and out of time
Sliding into trouble and slipping out of line
Living off a charity
It sure feels good, good to be free

I’m on a direct line, feeling fine
It’s been a long time coming
Came just in time

Could have been a family man
A clean, cut, social fan
But what’s the use in hanging on
To something that is totally wrong

I didn’t want security
Sliding into morals and slipping out of key
Give me a chance so I can find
Just what’s a waiting at the end of the line?

On a direct line, feeling fine
It’s been a long time coming
Came just in time
(Guitar)

Direct line, feeling fine
It’s been a long time coming
Came just in time

Direct line, feeling fine
It’s been a long time coming
Came just in time

(Guitar)