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A Day At The Races Lyrics by James Righton

Jim, I’m Still Here

2022

I heard the news from Ol today
Paul was a friend of mine
It took me by surprise
As I sit here and I think of you
I can’t find the right words to say
Now the king of the party has died

It doesn’t feel real
A sunny day in March
It doesn’t feel real
Here in the sun
I never meant to write this song
But Paul was a friend of mine
Friend of mine

Just a day at the races
Just another day
And couldn’t feel more alive

Found an old photograph
I couldn’t help but laugh at the memory
You always knew how to have a good time
Just a day at the races
Gerry stood there by your side
Didn’t know that the stakes were so high
I know it’s easy now
To say I was always caught up
In my own world
But we never got to say goodbye
No it doesn’t feel real at all
No it doesn’t feel real at all
No it doesn’t feel real at all
The king of the party has died
Paul was a friend of mine

Just a day at the races
Just another day
And couldn’t feel more alive

Always the first one in line
Hope you backed the winner that day
Who thought it would end this way?
Taken out before your time
Last words spoken down the phone line
Now the king of the party has died

But it doesn’t feel real
A sunny day in March
It doesn’t feel real
Here in the sun
I never meant to write this song
But Paul was a friend of mine
A friend of mine
Friend of mine
Friend of mine
Friend of mine

About “A Day At The Races” by James Righton

Read the complete lyrics to "A Day At The Races" by James Righton from the album "Jim, I’m Still Here" in 2022. 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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"A Day At The Races" is credited to James Righton. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"A Day At The Races" appears on "Jim, I’m Still Here" in 2022.

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