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Silver and Gold
04:14
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Sunny Days Dark Nights
03:20
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Strike up the music. light the lights
I feel good so why is something just not right?
There’s a space in the air, at which I can only stare?
You’re not there, so sunny days become dark nights
Verse 1
Like a snowdrop in the summer, a bluebell in the fall,
Leaves falling in the springtime, wild birds coming when you call
Fruit picked in the sunshine with only me to peel it
A warm glow from a sunset with no one else to feel it
You’re not there, so sunny days become dark nights
Verse 2.
“You go, enjoy yourself” you said “Feel sun upon your face”.
And so I came, nothing’s the same, a joy I can’t replace.
A lonely beach just meant for two. A busy cafe without you.
A love song played on slow guitar, just makes me wanna be where you are.
You’re not there, so sunny days become dark nights.
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3. |
Different Shapes
02:55
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If you can’t see what I see
If you can’t feel what I can feel
No need be the same as me
My real is not your real
No need to think what I think
No need to change your mind
No need to be of the same kin
We’re different and it’s fine
You could, on such occasion
Hold me and to my face
Attempt reasoned persuasion
Or walk off with good grace
Sea, sky and land are tilting
Above, below not still
The landscape ever melting
We seem so lost, until
Clouds can clear and leave blue sky
Some wins, many escapes
Glad embraces, sad goodbyes
Simply said two different shapes
No need to think what I think
No need to change your mind
No need to be of the same kin
We’re different and it’s fine
But clouds can clear and leave blue sky
Some wins, many escapes
Glad embraces, sad goodbyes
Simply said two different shapes
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4. |
Gentle Nettie Moore
04:07
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Ch.1
Oh I miss you Nettie Moore, and my happiness is o’er.
Winter’s gone, the river’s on the rise.
I loved you then and ever shall but there’s none left here to tellAnd the world has gone black before my eyes.
V.1
In a little white cottage where the trees are evergreen
And the climbing roses blossom by the door.
I have often sat and listened to the music of the birds
And the gentle voice of charming Nettie Moore.
Ch.2
Oh... I miss you Nettie Moore, and my happiness is o’er, While a spirit sad around my heart has come.
And the busy days are long and the nights are lonely now, For you’ve gone from our little cottage home.
V.2
One sunny morn in autumn ere the dew had left the lawn, Came a trader up from Louisiana Bay.
Who gave to Master money and then shackled her with chains. Then he took her off to work her life away.
Ch. 2
Oh... I miss you Nettie Moore, and my happiness is o’er,
While a spirit sad around my heart has come.
And the busy days are long and the nights are lonely now, For you’ve gone from our little cottage home.
V.3
You are gone, lovely Nettie, and my heart must surely break. When the tears come no more into my eyes.
But when weary life is past I shall meet you once again
In heaven darling, up above the skies.
Ch.1
Oh I miss you Nettie Moore, and my happiness is o’er. Winter’s gone, the river’s on the rise.
I loved you then and ever shall but there’s none left here to tell And the world has gone black before my eyes.
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Boys and Belles
02:27
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Well Hello, you little boys and bells.
How’re you doin’, I hope you’re doing well.
Your mums and dads are hoping, your granmas, grandpas too
This world treats you kindly and you’ll treat it kindly too.
There’s a lot out there to worry about. a lot of it’s our fault.
Water’s risin’, fuel’s run low, so many things to halt.
Just watch out for those alleys, cos’ lots of them are blind.
Do not believe in all you hear, don’t value all you find.
We cherish you, we want the best, the finest you can be.
To cross those hills and valleys, down the rivers to the sea.
Don’t make the same mistakes we made but listen to your hearts,
Your lives are all you have ,kids, though it ain’t the best of starts.
Hello all you little faces, gettin’ wiser every day.
Lads, y’ lil’ hard cases, I know you’ll find your way.
Girls, y’ know we’re trustin’ you, and I’m pretty sure you’ll cope.
Y’ all gonna grow up wiser, and give the world some hope.
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6. |
Lay it Down on the Table
04:28
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V.1
This love story’s not like the rest
No moons, no Junes, no dance to slow tunes
No bells ringing, no singing, just us in the room
No six-pack inside my string vest.
Ch1
So I’ll lay it right there on the table
And I’ll say it as true as I can
I’m not so young, nor as able
That fella you fell for is now an old man
V2
When I was back in my youth
What you saw God knows, I was loud and uncouth
But like now, babe, I knew you spoke only the truth
For some reason you said that you loved me.
Ch2
So I’ll just lay this thing on the table
And say it as true as I can
I’m afraid what it said on the label
Just- isn’t -anymore who I am.
V3
No, I’m not a young buck anymore
But there’s still tears in my eyes as you walk in the door
I can’t give you all that I once did before
I’m sorry babe life just ain’t easy.
Ch 3
So I’ll lay my cards down on the table
I’ll say it as true as I can
Though we swore on the old family bible
If you want to go - then I’ll understand
Ch 4
So put your hands on the table
And tell me just what you see
Do you have in your heart what it takes to start
The rest of your life - with an old guy like me?
Ch 5
Let’s both put our hands on this table
Can we deal with just what we find
We are not so young not so able
I’ll take your hand - if you will take mine.
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7. |
After Testudo
02:22
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9. |
If I Loved You
03:15
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12. |
Smile
03:02
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13. |
River
03:44
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14. |
Little Green Apples
03:32
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15. |
Last Train and Gone
02:35
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16. |
Naomi
03:16
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17. |
Where 'Ya Bound?
04:00
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Where ya’ goin?
Where ya bound?
Need-to-see-ya again, oh please
Just one more time around
I guess I know I messed it up
Like I always do
Always taking wrong directions,
Follow stupid misconceptions
Never get it right
Tell me, let me fight
Can’t you see I’m working hard
Looking to find my way
But you’re in colour, I’m black and white
I’m in the dark, you’re in the light
Can’t figure what to do
Keep searching for a clue, to….
I guess that you can’t tell me
And I can’t figure it out
The needs you have that I should see
I can’t, so it’s not meant to be
But let’s not leave it there
Don’t ask me not to care…… just tell me.
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Eden Thomas
Eden Thomas is a folk singer/song writer and has, in his time, owned several boats on the sea, lakes, rivers and canals. He served in the merchant navy, been a university lecturer, and founded, operated then sold a hi tec IT company, before becoming a Quaker chaplain. Now, happily, he is completely retired and walks the dog.. ... more
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