Lyrics to All Tomorrow's Parties
Lyrics to the song All Tomorrow's Parties as recorded by Bryan Ferry.
Words & Music by Lou Reed
And what costume shall the poor girl wear?
All tomorrow's parties
A hand-me-down dress from who knows where
All tomorrow's parties
And where will she go and what she gonna do?
When midnight comes around
She turned once more to Sunday's clown
And cry behind the door
And what costume shall the poor girl wear?
All tomorrow's parties
Linens and silks of last night's gown
All tomorrow's parties
And what will she do with Thursday's rags?
When Monday comes around
She'll turn once more to Sunday's clown
And cry behind the door
And what costume shall the poor girl wear?
All tomorrow's parties
For Thursday's child is Sunday's clown
For whom none will go mourning
A blackened shroud a hand-me-down gown
Of rags and silk a costume
Fit for one who sits and cries
All tomorrow's parties
All Tomorrow's Parties
Album Track
This song was written by Lou Reed and recorded by Velvet Undergound. the song was also covered by Roxy imitators, Japan on their Quiet Life album in 1981. Bryan played his version of the song to Lou Reed down the phone from a hotel bedroom. Bryan has never played this song live.
Song Musicians
- Bryan Ferry Vocals Piano, Organ & Strings
- Carleen Anderson Vocals
- David Williams Rhythm Guitar
- Greg Phillinganes Synthesizer
- Luis Jardim Luis Jardim
- Michael Brook Lead Guitar
- Nathan East Bass
- Neil Hubbard Licks Guitar
- Screen Gems-EMI Music Publishers