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Tommy Lyrics by Leith Ross

Motherwell

2020

[Verse 1]
Strong as an ox, he was tough as a bull
He had stories and poems and dirty jokes
I came in running with my brother in tow
We had dirt on our knees, climbing on his feet to show him

[Verse 2]
He hardly spoke and he cheated at poker
If someone got angry, he'd crack a joke
Didn't always go over, but the kids would laugh
Then he'd play in the corner 'till he closed the gap

[Chorus]
Oh Tommy I love that one
You used to sing it when you were young
Play it again, my love
For the kids to remember when they grow up

[Verse 3]
I miss my grandfather, the way that wе were
Singing out of time, 'causе he never finishes words
A house full of instruments now safely with his kids
And his music in my bones and in my body when I was built

[Chorus]
Oh Tommy I love that one
You used to sing it when you were young
Play it again, my love
For the kids to remember when they grow up
Tommy I love that one
You used to sing it when you were young
Play it again, my love
For the kids to remember us
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About “Tommy” by Leith Ross

Read the complete lyrics to "Tommy" by Leith Ross from the album "Motherwell" in 2020. 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 Acoustic, Chamber Folk, Contemporary Folk.

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"Tommy" appears on "Motherwell" in 2020.

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