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The Afton Lyrics by Eddi Reader

Peacetime

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The dam on our doorstep
Frozen over, undiscovered
Covered nature's sculptures fine
And the man-made beauty shines
For the first time in life
I behold the Afton's might
And the waterworks don't blight
Nor the railings mar this sight
To see the joy in the mundane
Feel the life force in the plain
Is that not the why you came?
Still you're leaving..................
Still you're leaving..................
Still you're leaving..................
Still you're leaving..................

To the Afton
Still you're leaving..................

To the Afton
Still you're leaving..................

To the Afton
Still you're leaving..................

Still you're leaving, all the same

For the first time in life
I behold the Afton's might
And the waterworks don't blight
Nor the railings mar this sight
To see the joy in the mundane
Feel the life force in the plain
Is that not the why you came?
Still you're leaving..................
Still you're leaving..................
Still you're leaving..................
Still you're leaving..................

To the Afton
Still you're leaving..................

To the Afton
Still you're leaving..................

To the Afton
Still you're leaving..................

Still you're leaving
All the same

About “The Afton” by Eddi Reader

Read the complete lyrics to "The Afton" by Eddi Reader from the album "Peacetime". 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 Pop.

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"The Afton" is credited to Eddi Reader. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Afton" appears on "Peacetime".

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