Lyrics to Ain't That So

Lyrics to the song Ain't That So as recorded by Roxy Music.

Words & Music by Bryan Ferry


I've been around so far it seems
Too bad the blues blew my schemes

Dynamite such sweet surprise
In southern heat or northern skies

Ain't that so? Ain't that so?
Ain't that so? If that ain't that so
(ain't that so?)

Shadows cling where shutters close
And who can tell? Heaven knows
Why some can laugh and some can sing
Stand in line or get on down and swing

Ain't that so? Ain't that so?
Ain't that so? If that ain't that so
(ain't that, ain't that so?)

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Ain't that so? If that ain't that so
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Cross the street who's ringing bells?
Peeling walls of cheap hotels
Neon flare a sudden chill
And there you lie time stands still

Ain't that so? Ain't that so?
Ain't that so? If that ain't that so
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Ain't That So

Album Track

This track form Roxy Music's Manifesto album had a remix done by Bob Clearmountain which was intended for release as a single in USA but it was never released. The song has only been played live during the 1979 Roxy Music tour. It feautures an uncredited backing vocal by Luther Vandross.

Song Musicians

Ain't That So is on the following Roxy Music and Solo Albums