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Kathleen Lyrics by David Gray

The Best of David Gray

2008

[Verse 1]
Lay down my head by the wayside
My worn out shoes
Quite why she went I can't decide
Yeah but I sure could use

[V2]
One plate of food steaming and hot
Clean linen ironed
On a fresh made bed but I ain't got
One salty dime, one salty dime
One salty dime

[V3 (enter Jolie Holland)]
Just close your eyes it won't take long
It won't hurt a bit
Telling myself I could be strong
Or some such brave bullshit

[V4]
Trucks are roaring by I'm a red ghost
In their tail light gleam
I'm a tumbleweed I'm a spit roast
Just turning in your flame

[Hook]
Oh my darling Kathleen

[Bridge]
Cars they sound like waves that are breaking
On some distant shore
I gazed so hard into the great aching sky
It seemed like I wasn't here no more

[V5]
That my rushing blood was a river
My eyes two stars
My blowing hair all a quiver
A whispering field of grass

[Outro w Hook]
That murmurs as you pass
Oh my darling Kathleen
That whispers out your name
Oh my darling Kathleen
Oh my darling Kathleen
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About “Kathleen” by David Gray

Read the complete lyrics to "Kathleen" by David Gray from the album "The Best of David Gray" in 2008. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Rock.

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"Kathleen" is credited to David Gray. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Kathleen" appears on "The Best of David Gray" in 2008.

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