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Poor Edward Lyrics by Gavin Bryars

Mercy and Grand: The Music of Tom Waits & Kathleen Brennan

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Did you hear the news about Edward?
On the back of his head
He had another face
Was it a woman's face
Or a young girl
They said to remove it would kill him
So poor Edward was doomed
The Face could laugh and cry
It was his Devil twin
And at night she spoke to him
Of things heard only in Hell
They were impossible to separate
Chained together for life
Finally the bell tolled his doom
He took a suite of rooms
And hung himself and her
From the balcony irons
Some still believe hе was freed from her
But I knew her too wеll
I say she drove him to suicide
And took Poor Edward to Hell
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Gavin Bryars

Gavin Bryars

About “Poor Edward” by Gavin Bryars

Read the complete lyrics to "Poor Edward" by Gavin Bryars from the album "Mercy and Grand: The Music of Tom Waits & Kathleen Brennan". 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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"Poor Edward" is credited to Gavin Bryars. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Poor Edward" appears on "Mercy and Grand: The Music of Tom Waits & Kathleen Brennan".

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