The Bicycle Thieves

from The Ballad of Johnny Handsome by Les Bicyclettes de Belsize

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'The Bicycle Thieves' by Les Bicyclettes de Belsize.
Written and performed by Charlie Darling.
Produced by Ronnie Borland.
Ronnie - bass.

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The bicycle thieves are coming into town
The bicycle thieves are coming
And they want you around
They can’t hurt you
Or desert you
They just want your love
They won’t fool you
Push or pull you
They just want to steal your heart
And ride away
Before you turn
And realise
They’ve been alone so long
La di da di dah

The bicycle thieves are riding into view
The bicycle thieves are riding
They’re looking out for you
They can’t catch you
Or distract you
They just want your life
They won’t cheer you, nothing to fear as
They just want to steal your bike
And ride away
Before you turn
And realise
They’ve been alone so long
La di da di dah

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from The Ballad of Johnny Handsome, released May 3, 2020

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Les Bicyclettes de Belsize London, UK

Imagine Grant McLennan fronting a band including Al Stewart, Ray Davies & members of Belle & Sebastian, and you will have a rough idea of the folky, indie, DIY, acoustic songs of Les Bicyclettes de Belsize. Melodic gems, arranged with acerbic, sometimes heartfelt observational & lyrical wit - "evokes a lost past" "tunes that mainline into your heart & soul" "wistful melancholy" some say! ... more

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