Black Coffee In Bed [Live/A Round]

Squeeze · A Round And A Bout [1990]

There's a stain on my notebook

Where your coffee cup was

And there's ash in the pages

Now I've got myself lost

I was writing to tell you

That my feelings tonight

Are a stain on my notebook

That rings your goodbye



Now she's gone

And I'm back on the beat

A stain on my notebook

Says nothing to me

Now she's gone

And I'm out with a friend

With lips full of passion

and coffee in bed



With the way that you left me

I can hardly contain

The hurt and the anger

And the joy of the pain

Now knowing I am single

There'll be fire in my eyes

And a stain on my notebook

For a new love tonight



Now she's gone

And I'm back on the beat

A stain on my notebook

Says nothing to me

Now she's gone

And I'm out with a friend

With lips full of passion

And coffee in bed



Now she's gone

And I'm out with a friend

With lips full of passion

And coffee in bed



From lips without passion

To the lips with a kiss

There's nothing of your love

That I'll ever miss

The stain on my notebook

Remains all that's left

Of the memory of late nights

and coffee in bed

Of the memory of late nights

And coffee in bed



Now she's gone

And I'm back on the beat

A stain on my notebook

Says nothing to me

Now she's gone

And I'm out with a friend

With lips full of passion

And coffee in bed



(Repeat to fade)

Black Coffee In Bed [Live/A Round]

Squeeze's 'Black Coffee In Bed' stands as a quintessential example of the band's late-career live refinement, captured during their 1990 'A Round And A Bout' tour. Originally a staple of their 1970s repertoire, the track showcases the group's signature blend of melodic rock and intricate guitar work, often featuring the distinctive vocals of guitarist/vocalist Gary Brooker. The live rendition highlights the song's enduring appeal and the band's ability to maintain their signature sound while adapting to a concert setting. As part of the broader Squeeze catalogue, this recording reflects the group's continued relevance and dedication to performing their classic material with precision and energy well into the 1990s.