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Devonside Lyrics by Richard Thompson

Hand of Kindness

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[Verse 1]
By Devonside she was a-marching
It was a gang of no great size
And surrender was the banner that she carried
And hungry was the shiver in her eyes

[Verse 2]
She met a boy, his health was failing
She dropped the banner and took her prize
And the only food she had was bread and morphine
Ah, but he fed on the shiver in her eyes

[Verse 3]
By Devonside his love was drifting
He looked for comfort otherwise
And there never was a rope or chain about him
Ah, she held him with the shiver in her eyes

[Verse 4]
Ah, she said, "My John, I'll be your pillow
I'll be your lover, mother, whore and wife"
And he knew that he had loved and never seen her
When the light fell from the shiver in her eyes

About “Devonside” by Richard Thompson

Read the complete lyrics to "Devonside" by Richard Thompson from the album "Hand of Kindness". 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 Singer-Songwriter, England, In English.

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"Devonside" is credited to Richard Thompson. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Devonside" appears on "Hand of Kindness".

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