Continental Op - To Dashiell Hammet

Well... there's a body in the bay
The cops are taking it away
They said this case was closed
It only shows that you never know

So who are they gonna get
When the trouble's gotta stop?
Here's my card
I'm the Continental Op

Jane Doe in the bay
Now that's Exhibit 'A'
Bloodstains on the dress
Of the million heiress

But I saw you leaving town
I'm gonna have to track you down
You've slipped through the web
And you might have dodged the Feds

Who are they going to get
When you've outfoxed the Cops?
Here's my number
I'm the Continental Op

I'm the Continental Op... yeah

Call the Agency
We never close
First consultation is free
Check my reputation
Check my pose
First you ought to check my fee

There's a menace on the streets
Offering infants' sweets
Don't give this man a ride
Lock your car from the inside

He's suspect No. 1
But I guess his race is run
He left a set of prints
He's not smart as he thinks

Who are they gonna get
When you've outfoxed the cops?
Here's my card
I'm the Continental Op

Yeah... who are they gonna get
When you've outfoxed the cops?
Here's my badge
I'm the Continental Op

Yeah