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Poet and Peasant Lyrics by Beggars Opera

Act One

1970

[Instrumental Intro 0:00 - 1:47]
Go!
[Verse 1]
Can you see the poet, he's in a dream
Writing words of wisdom, working on a scene
Can you see the peasant, part of the land
Using wheel and wagon, living by his hand
[Verse 2]
Can you see the poet, making a rhyme
Using pen and paper, he's got so much time
Can you see the peasant, part of the land
Using wheel and wagon, living by his hand
[Bridge]
Living together in complete harmony
Not knowing each other, only one is free
The poet has freedom, the peasant has none
He's tied to his work which he can't escape from
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Yeah! Yeah!
[Verse 3]
Can you see the peasant, weary and tired
Hе gets no more money, only for his pridе
Can you see the poet, wealthy and bland
They're two different people, can't you understand
Go!
Yeah!
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Yeah! Yeah!
Oh yeah!
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Beggars Opera

Beggars Opera

About “Poet and Peasant” by Beggars Opera

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"Poet and Peasant" appears on "Act One" in 1970.

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