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I travelled round the world
I thought it might be interesting
I was in a movie, had a walk on part
Climbed the Himalayas ‘cause I thought it might be fun
But it wasn’t as good as when I won your heart
The cracks on the ceiling and the lino floor
Used to get me down but I don’t notice any more
Chorus
So goodbye loneliness, I’m showing you the door
I want no part in your pantomime
So long misery, you’re welcome here no more
Greetings to love, you took your time
The key to Paradise was proving hard to find
More elusive than the Holy Grail or pigs that want to fly
Searching for perfection is an errand fit for fools
But I’m a lovesick clown so I’m prepared to try
I’ve got something special and I’m gathering the spoils
My heart’s been getting warmer and now I’ll bring it to the boil
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Black & Blue
03:28
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The fuse is short the list is long and everybody’s getting tired
A red mist descending while we listen to another liar
There’s a hollow feeling now, as we feel the turn of the screw
And watch the world turn black and blue
You made the promises to turn water into wine
You tell us it’ll trickle down but there’s never been a bigger lie
We’re left to watch in horror at the damage that you do
And watch the world bruised black and blue
Chorus
Arrogance means you won’t think to shoulder the blame
You know it’s yours but still you feel no shame
Even though you’re damned you still insist you’ll see it through
And watch the world turn black and blue
I think the party’s over and it way past time to leave
There’s no-one left who’s fool enough to be deceived
So grab your overcoat and don your walking shoes
You’ve left the world bruised black and blue
Preach responsibility but it seems that you take none
Show no remorse for all the damage that you’ve done
Starting pointless culture wars priorities askew
You leave the world bruised black and blue
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It Couldn't Happen Here
04:24
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I don’t suppose the years have been too kind
It feels as though you’ve been neglected
You think your dreams have long since died
No chance to see them being resurrected
No armchair revolution came to pass
Another night spent crying into your beer
It’s crazy but it’s true
Those bad dreams have all come true
I was told it couldn’t happen here
You might think you’re standing on your own
Feeling like you’re just a one man band
You’d be surprised who’s standing by your side
When you think it’s time to take a stand
They said it couldn’t happen here
I hope it’s not too late to realise
That it would be a sin
To make the same mistake again
It’s time to open up our eyes
They said it couldn’t happen here
I think that we’ve been badly misinformed
I’m surrounded by the sound
Of egotists and clowns
Is it too late to shut that stable door?
Don’t let the bastards grind you down…..
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Neil Gowans & The Winos London, UK
Neil Gowans and The Winos play countrified power pop and roll; tuneful rock ‘n’ roll with new wave attitude and a smidgeon of country and Northern Soul
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