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At the Mercy Lyrics by Paul McCartney

Chaos and Creation in the Backyard

2005

[Chorus]
At the mercy, at the mercy
At the mercy of a busy road
Who can handle such a heavy load?
At the mercy, at the mercy
At the mercy of a busy day
We can think of nothing more to say
[Verse 1]
If you show me love, I won't refuse
I know you'd never make me choose
Between the love I've got
And the love I'd lose
Sometimes, I'd rather run and hide
Than stay and face the fear inside
[Chorus]
At the mercy, at the mercy
At the mercy of a busy day
Who can bear to turn their head away?
At the mercy, at the mercy
At the mercy of a busy road
We can watch the universe explode
[Verse 2]
If you take me up, I won't say no
I guess you'd rather see me grow
Into a better man than the one you know
Sometimes, my head is hanging low
It's time to get on with the show
[Outro]
At the mercy, at the mercy
At the mercy of a busy day
I can think of nothing more to say
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Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney

About “At the Mercy” by Paul McCartney

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"At the Mercy" appears on "Chaos and Creation in the Backyard" in 2005.

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