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Consolation Prize by Lesley Gore album cover

Consolation Prize

by Lesley Gore

Lyrics
When I lost Tommy
I won Billy as a consolation prize
The love he gave me
Really swayed me
It was shining in his eyes

Oh, Billy, poor Billy
Was my consolation prize

Cause I loved Tommy
I used Billy
Hoping that he would not get wise
Each time I meet him
I'd mistreat him
And tell him such a pack of lies

Oh, Billy, poor Billy
Was my consolation prize

Although Billy was tender
And Billy was always there
I kept wishing Tommy's lips
They were mine, all mine to share
Then I heard Tommy
Lost his sweetheart
But when he called I realized
That I loved Billy
Only Billy
What a passing in disguise

Oh Tommy, hey Tommy
Go ahead and get yourself
A consolation prize (repeat)