Black Coffee In Bed [Live/A Round]
Squeeze · A Round And A Bout [1990]
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.

