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Grand Street Lyrics by Joe Henry

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His foot held the door
To the alley in back
Where the hotel's kitchen let out
And the night butcher stood
'Neath a dim iron moon
And spoke to himself right out loud
Spoke to himself right out loud
I gave him some room
And waited for you
Sat on the steps like a kid
Polished my boots
On the back of my calf
And smoked like it was something I did
Smoked like it was something I did
That summer was thick
And as still as a nun
On the steps of St. Michael's on Grand
Who scowled at a window
Propped up with a broom
That aired every moan of a man
That aired every moan of a man
You spoke from behind me
"You look like a soldier
Guarding the president's train"
Taking my arm
A scarf on your head
As if, oh dear God, it could rain
As if, oh dear God, it could rain
His foot held the door
To the alley in back
Where the hotel's kitchen let out
And the night butcher stood
'Neath a dim iron moon
And spoke to himself right out loud
Spoke to himself right out loud
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Joe Henry

Joe Henry

About “Grand Street” by Joe Henry

Read the complete lyrics to "Grand Street" by Joe Henry from the album "Reverie". 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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"Grand Street" is credited to Joe Henry. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Grand Street" appears on "Reverie".

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