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So Long
02:54
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So Long
Yesterday morning I was sitting at the table
The sun was shining
I thought I’d go and watch the football
Then I saw the letters falling through the door
And feeling sick inside I picked them up off the floor
The one that had my name on I had seen the writing before
It came from her
It said so long
We had some fun together now I really must be getting along
Don’t take it wrong
I never said forever but I won’t leave you hanging on
I folded it up and then I wrote return to sender
I smashed my favourite cup
The one she bought me then I went on a bender
Met up with Deano in the Dog & Duck
These girls were chatting to us, thought I’d try my luck
The one with longer hair did not appear to be too terribly struck
(You can’t blame her)
She said so long
We had some fun together now I really must be getting along
Don’t take it wrong
I never said forever and I won’t leave you hanging on
So long
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2. |
Josephine
02:38
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Josephine
I always wished that you and I
Could get in tune but time went by
I’d think of all the things we’d do
Now I’m alone and he’s with you
I thought that we were more than friends
I thought you’d see it in the end
Now I just wait and hope and pray
You’ll understand it all one day
I take one day at a time
But I just can’t seem to get you out of my mind
Josephine
Josephine
You’re the answer to my dreams
Josephine
Do you remember what we said
When we were lying on my bed
I told you how our love could grow
You taught me things I couldn’t know
I take one day at a time
But I just can’t seem to get you out of my mind
Josephine
Josephine
You’re the answer to my dreams
Josephine
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3. |
Wait and See
03:52
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Wait and See
I can tell I know you so well
Nearly a lifetime
Born at the right time
I can see you’re longing to be
There in the sunshine
Want to throw you a lifeline
Don’t wait for night to come around
This is the right time I won’t let you down
Days fly away when your life is OK
Sometimes it’s boring
Getting up in the morning
Pictures of you in the places we knew
Feel like I’m falling
Didn’t have any warning
Don’t wait for night to come around
This is the right time I won’t let you down
Just wait and see
Just wait and see
Just wait and see what you mean to me
Watching you play and the future seemed OK
Laughing together
Never say never
I can't say that the hurt’s gone away
Cos I can remember
And some things last forever
Don’t wait for night to come around
This is the right time I won’t let you down
Just wait and see
Just wait and see
Just wait and see what you mean to me
Just wait and see
Just wait and see
Just wait and see what you mean to me
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4. |
Far East, Man
04:30
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5. |
Don't Ask
03:36
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Don't Ask
Don't ask I won't tell you
Better left unsaid
Leave it in the shadows
Pretend that it's dead
But when I'm with you
We can pretend it isn't true
It doesn't matter what you say
It's never going to go away
It's in the past
But it catches up fast
So don't ask
Daylight won't protect you
Summer never stays
In the end it will get you
No-one gets away
But when I'm with you
We can pretend it isn't true
It doesn't matter what you say
It's never going to go away
It's in the past
But it catches up fast
So don't ask
I can see it coming
I can feel it coming
I can feel it coming
I can see it coming
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6. |
The Lazy Y
02:18
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7. |
Free
03:24
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Free
Come with me around the world
Let’s see what we can find
There’s nothing left here for me
Want to leave it all behind
Cos I can’t stand every day
Tied to the same wheel
And I won’t live my life this way
Cos this is how I feel
It’s how I feel
I want to be free to be myself
I want to be free and no-one else
Is gonna stop me from being myself
I want to be free cos that’s the way I feel
Should we go South to find the sun
Or take a trip out West
Or maybe head out for the East
That way might be best
Cos I can’t stand every day
Tied to the same wheel
And I won’t live my life this way
Cos this is how I feel
It’s how I feel
I want to be free to be myself
I want to be free and no-one else
Is gonna stop me from being myself
I want to be free cos that’s the way I feel
That’s the way I feel
That’s the way I feel
I want to be free
Let me be free
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8. |
Live in the Moment
02:38
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Time Passes Quickly
You will be wrong, you will be right
You will be strong, you’ll lose a fight
You’ll be picked up, you’ll get knocked down
But one thing that I know is time passes quickly
You’ll win the lot, you’ll lose it all
You’ll have your back against the wall
You’ll stay out late, you’ll look within
But one thing that I know is time passes quickly
Live in the moment
Live in the moment
Live in the moment
You’ll settle down, you may break up
You may have kids, they’ll soon grow up
You’ll get a job, you’ll give up work
But one thing that I know is time passes quickly
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9. |
Find My Way Back Home
03:52
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Find My Way Back Home
I bought a ticket
I lost the ticket stub
I tried to fix it
But I can feel the rub
I bought a football
I couldn’t score a goal
Went to the church hall
I couldn’t fill the hole
But I know there’s someplace I belong
I gotta find my way back home
I gotta find my way back home
I gotta find my way back home
I gotta find my way back home
Jumped in the deep end
But I forgot to swim
She was my best friend
But she left me for him
I started drinking
And now I’m feeling down
This boat is sinking
I wonder if I’ll drown
But I know there’s someplace I belong
I gotta find my way back home
I gotta find my way back home
I gotta find my way back home
I gotta find my way back home
Stopped by the water
To watch the breakers roll
No body altar
I try to find my soul
I know there’s someplace I belong
I gotta find my way back home
I gotta find my way back home
I gotta find my way back home
I gotta find my way back home
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10. |
Darling Josephine
03:50
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Darling Josephine
See the sad girl on the stair
She’s like an angel but more fair
But she doesn’t notice me stand there
For she is frozen, unaware
Her hair falls past her shoulders
Shining golden like the setting sun
Her heart is getting colder
She’s waiting for the night to come
Oh my darling Josephine
Well I don’t know what you have seen
But it’s OK the past has been
And things are never what they seem
See the tears fall from her face
It’s like she’s falling out of grace
There is no movement there to trace
But her heart races and her mind keeps pace
She stares into the distance
She wonders what it is that she’s done
She offers no resistance
She’s waiting for the night to come
Oh my darling Josephine
Well I don’t know what you have seen
But it’s OK the past has been
And things are never what they seem
She sees the storm clouds in the skies
In the skies
From the darkness of her eyes
From her eyes
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I Don’t Want To Fight Tonight
If you go, let me know
Leave a forwarding address
If you stay, we’ll find a way
To get ourselves out of this mess
I want to show you what it means
To love you but we don’t have to scream
Cos I don’t want to fight tonight
I don’t want to fight
I don’t want to fight tonight
I just want to tell you
It’s gonna be alright
Alright
Alright
Alright
Funny how we allow
All this anger to collide
Sacrifice compromise
We should see things from both sides
I want to show you what it means
To love you but we don’t have to scream
Cos I don’t want to fight tonight
I don’t want to fight
I don’t want to fight tonight
I just want to tell you
It’s gonna be alright
If you go, let me know
Leave a message on my phone
If you stay, we’ll find a way
It’s not good to be alone
I want to show you what it means
To love you but we don’t have to scream
Cos I don’t want to fight tonight
I don’t want to fight
I don’t want to fight tonight
I just want to tell you
It’s gonna be alright
Alright
Alright
Alright
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12. |
Follow
01:53
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Follow
I sat at my window looked at the grey clouds all around
The rain falling softly hit the ground without a sound
There seemed no answer to my prayer
I was uncertain that you were there
I called your name
I heard your voice
It was so strange
I had no choice
I called your name
I heard your voice
I had no choice but to follow
I sat at my window looked at the grey clouds all around
Thoughts falling from me hit the ground without a sound
There seemed no answer to my prayer
I was uncertain that you were there
I called your name
I heard your voice
It was so strange
I had no choice
I called your name
I heard your voice
I had no choice but to follow
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13. |
She's My Baby
03:44
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She’s My Baby
She makes me cry and she makes me laugh, my baby
She makes my dinner and she runs my bath, my baby
She knows I’ll never sign an autograph, my baby
She’s my baby
She always treats me right
She’s my baby
My baby’s alright
She treats me cold but she keeps me warm, my baby
She’s got a temper like a thunderstorm, my baby
She earns me money and she fills in forms, my baby
She’s my baby
She always treats me right
She’s my baby
My baby’s alright
She likes it hot and she likes to talk, my baby
She likes to drive she don’t like to walk, my baby
She loves the telly but she hates the sport, my baby
She’s my baby
She always treats me right
She’s my baby
My baby’s alright
She’s the best woman that I ever found, my baby
She gives me loving when I’m feeling down, my baby
She knows what it takes to reach the higher ground, my baby
She’s my baby
She always treats me right
She’s my baby
My baby’s alright
She’s alright, she’s alright
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14. |
For What It's Worth
03:20
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For What It’s Worth
I try to be free
I try to be me
But there’s always someone wants to put me in a box
I try to believe
I try to perceive
But there’s always someone wants to know how much I’ve got
For what it’s worth
I’ll repeat myself
For what it’s worth
I’ll cheat myself
For what it’s worth
But I am not for sale
I try to see
I try to agree
But there’s always someone wants to put me in my place
I try to pray
I try to obey
But there’s always someone wants to throw it in my face
For what it’s worth
I’ll excuse myself
For what it’s worth
I will lose myself
For what it’s worth
I’ll refuse myself
For what it’s worth
I’ll abuse myself
For what it’s worth
But I am not for sale
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Blake England, UK
UK 60s-tinged/ lo-fi /indie pop
/psychedelic rock /jangle /power pop /singer-songwriter and DIY musician. Proudly
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