(Blackmore/Gillan/Glover)

 strange
  strange
  i was born into
    confusion
  my mother said to me when you
    become a man you'll understand
  but it's still a mystery
  and if you want to get ahead
  get some decent clothes
  the only way to make it
  dress the part
  that gets right up my nose

  and it think to myself in this river of doubt
  this is something i can do without
  but strangeways is what i got

  the indians are coming
  i saw it on tv
  they're 20,000 strong
  but they always get depleted by the cavalry
  salvation is at hand it's guaranteed
  just send a donation straight to god 1-800 toll free

  and i think to myself in this academy of fear
  where am i going what am i doing here
  but strangeways is all i got

  have you seen the headlines
  princess engaged
  3 million out of work
  but that's on the 2nd page
  the alien has landed
  finger in his ear
  can't hear a word i am saying
  but that ain't such a bad idea

  and i think to myself in this cradle of
    lust
  ashes to ashes and dust to dust
  but strangeways is all you
    get