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The Ottawa Song Lyrics by Henry Cow

Concerts

1976

[Verse 1: Dagmar Krause]
You and I could sail away to distant lands
In a mystic ship, we'd sail
To where there were no more sad troubles
We would be so happy and
No one else would see
[Instrumental break]
[Verse 2: Dagmar Krause}
You and I, we could give up our jobs and go
We could leave all our commitments here
If we wanted to
I think, well
I think we could
I think we could
Well, maybe
[Bassoon Solo: Lindsay Cooper]
[Verse 3: Dagmar Krause, John Greaves, Fred Frith]
You and I, we cannot leave
We are enthralled by things we own and
Things we wish to own and
Things we're told are right or wrong and
Debts we owe and
If we go what use is that to us or
To the world we're in?
Credits
Henry Cow

Henry Cow

About “The Ottawa Song” by Henry Cow

Read the complete lyrics to "The Ottawa Song" by Henry Cow from the album "Concerts" in 1976. 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, British Rock, Progressive Rock.

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"The Ottawa Song" is credited to Henry Cow. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Ottawa Song" appears on "Concerts" in 1976.

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