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Eight Bells Lyrics by Ricky Warwick

When Patsy Cline Was Crazy (And Guy Mitchell Sang the Blues / Hearts on Trees)

2016

The river called my people here
With faith and hope I dream
Built this as an outpost
Just to hear the eagle scream
I watched it rise and touch my sky
That mask the very sun
I listen to the doubters
That claimed it can’t be done
I’ve nothing more to give to you
My body tired and sore
My fists are broke and bloody
From punching bedroom doors
For I told you we'd have better days
Wrapped up against the cold
When hunger roared from deep inside
And hatred blocked our own
I spent all my golden years
Trying to wear this thorny crown
Seems I’m rearranging deck chairs now
On a ship that's going down
On a ship that’s going down
I don’t know who I tried to fool
It surely wasn't you
The crying when your heart was weak
Told me every lie was true
These papers in a pocket
Of the coat your Father wore
We have one last chance at anything
Far away from Erin Shore
I spent all my golden years
Trying to wear this thorny crown
Seems I’m rearranging deck chairs now
On a ship that’s going down
On a ship that going down
Don’t let go
Don’t let go
Hold on and carry us on
Don’t let go
Don’t let go
Hold on and carry us on
The ancient kings and towns of Yore
Crossed Ireland in a day but our roads stretched
Out for ever when we chose to run away
For no more than a minute
As the ropes slipped off the quay
I tasted our tomorrow
In the stillness of the sea
I spent all my golden years
Trying to wear this thorny crown
Seems I’m rearranging deck chairs now
On a ship that’s going down
On a ship that's going down
Don’t let go
Don’t let go
Hold on and carry us on
Don’t let go
Don’t let go
Just hold on and carry us on
No don’t let go
Don’t let go
Hold on and carry us on
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Ricky Warwick

Ricky Warwick

About “Eight Bells” by Ricky Warwick

Read the complete lyrics to "Eight Bells" by Ricky Warwick from the album "When Patsy Cline Was Crazy (And Guy Mitchell Sang the Blues / Hearts on Trees)" in 2016. 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.

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"Eight Bells" is credited to Ricky Warwick. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Eight Bells" appears on "When Patsy Cline Was Crazy (And Guy Mitchell Sang the Blues / Hearts on Trees)" in 2016.

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