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Danny Boy Lyrics by Rufus Wainwright

Rufus Wainwright (25th Anniversary Edition)

1999

[Verse 1]
Your skin is cold
But the sun shines within your hold
Your hair is gold
But you see through a goldfish bowl
I feel old, sick, and tired

[Verse 2]
We walk the streets
Gently staring, wondering what to do
The sun in sheets
Pouring down those streets to eyes green and blue

[Pre-Chorus]
And a ship with eight sails could come 'round the bend
Or a herd of bulls charging stoplights red
I'd be blind
You broke my heart, Danny Boy
Not your fault, Danny Boy

[Chorus]
I was had at the doorstep
Played, like a two to a four-set
Had like poor Job in the Bible by God

[Verse 3]
Day comes, I wake
I wake with a hard heartache
I go down to your place

[Verse 4]
We sit and chat
Chat about new york and trips to the bayou
My smile, a trick
Tricking me and trying not to scare you

[Pre-Chorus]
And a ship with eight sails could come 'round the bend
Or a herd of bulls charging stoplights red
I'd be blind
You broke my heart, Danny Boy
Not your fault, Danny Boy

[Chorus]
I was had at the doorstep
Played, like a two to a four-set
Had like poor Job in the Bible by God
I was had at the doorstep
Had like a two to a four-set
Played, like poor Job in the Bible by God

About “Danny Boy” by Rufus Wainwright

Read the complete lyrics to "Danny Boy" by Rufus Wainwright from the album "Rufus Wainwright (25th Anniversary Edition)" in 1999. 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 Aa (Check Description), Baroque Pop, Pop.

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"Danny Boy" is credited to Rufus Wainwright. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Danny Boy" appears on "Rufus Wainwright (25th Anniversary Edition)" in 1999.

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