Spring Heeled Jack

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[Verse 1]
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Upward he shoots
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By the springs on his boots
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Like an inverted angel
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We've been afraid of this terrible
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Strange, elusive monster for years

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It seems to be superstitious lunacy
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But in fact when things go black
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Old Spring Heeled Jack appears

[Verse 2]
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I hear the sound
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Of him bounding around
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On the rooftops of London
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Leaving the people bewildered and stunned
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And, on occasion, aflame

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No sooner than unsuspecting Englishmen
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Turn their backs, the wretch attacks
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And Spring Heeled Jack's his name

[Bridge]
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I doubt that it's those clever brats in college
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And the Marquess of Waterford denies all knowledge
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And people in the area reek of mass hysteria...
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But, admit you must, that it is just enough to scare you

[Verse 3]
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And you scream when he draws
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Out a handful of claws
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And a blue breath of fire
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Then disappears leaping higher and higher
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As if lighter than air

[Chorus]
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Time marches on
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Now it seems as though he's gone
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This day lacks tales of his acts

But don't relax
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For Spring Heeled Jack's still there