Lyrics of
Werewolves Of London

Werewolves of London is a song composed by Warren Zevon, LeRoy Marinell, and Waddy Wachtel, released in 1978 on Warren Zevons album Excitable Boy. According to Zevon himself, the inspiration for the song came from a joke made by Phil Everly (of the Everly Brothers) about making up a dance called the Werewolves of London. The songs lyrics feature humorous references to werewolves roaming around London, blending macabre humor with social satire. Th ... e song became one of Zevons biggest hits, known for its catchy chorus. It has been widely regarded as one of Zevons best songs and a fan favorite, securing its status as a rock classic. See more [+]

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I saw a werewolf with a Chinese menu in his hand
Walking through the streets of Soho in the rain
He was looking for a place called Lee Ho Fook's
Going to get a big dish of beef chow mein

Ah-ooooo, werewolves of London
Ah-ooooo
Ah-ooooo, werewolves of London
Ah-ooooo

If you hear him howling around your kitchen door
You better not let him in
Little old lady got mutilated late last night
Werewolves of London again

Ah-ooooo, werewolves of London
Ah-ooooo
Ah-ooooo, werewolves of London
Ah-ooooo

He's the hairy-handed gent who ran amok in Kent
Lately he's been overheard in Mayfair
You better stay away from him
He'll rip your lungs out, Jim
Ha, I'd like to meet his tailor

Ah-ooooo, werewolves of London
Ah-ooooo
Ah-ooooo, werewolves of London
Ah-ooooo

Well, I saw Lon Chaney walking with the Queen
Doing the werewolves of London
I saw Lon Chaney Jr. walking with the Queen
Doing the werewolves of London
I saw a werewolf drinking a piña colada at Trader Vic's
His hair was perfect

Ah-ooooo, werewolves of London
Draw blood
Ah-ooooo
Ah-ooooo, werewolves of London
Ah-ooooo
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