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Ghost Story Lyrics by John Cale

Vintage Violence

1970

[Verse 1]
It was seven o'clock in the morning
Too late to handle the day
At home it was only two thirty
The skin on my wrists turning grey

[Chorus 1]
He stood up, wished us good luck
He changed his attitude twice
The box in the corner shivered in fear
It was tired and hungry for days

[Verse 2]
The next year she bought a new stomach
Of Liverpool, made in Detroit
Constantly passing old matches
Some sentries and millionaires

[Chorus 2]
Who did? Gallagher did
The same old thing every time
Gave up more empty cups
They were tired and hungry for nights

[Verse 3]
It made life a little easier
To have Holland on the run
It didn't take that long to forget her
My old man and his gun

[Chorus 3]
Rushed out, lions about
Wasting away on advice
A hundred and three, four hundred or more
It'll haunt you for the rest of your life
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About “Ghost Story” by John Cale

Read the complete lyrics to "Ghost Story" by John Cale from the album "Vintage Violence" in 1970. 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, Art Rock, Folk Rock.

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"Ghost Story" is credited to John Cale. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Ghost Story" appears on "Vintage Violence" in 1970.

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