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The Bridge Lyrics by Scott Walker

5 Easy Pieces

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[Verse 1]
I've watched her from the river banks
I knew her when she danced with dreams
White doves were there to dress her hair
And so was Madelaine

[Verse 2]
At night, the people's faces danced
Like pearls colliding on the breast
Of fat Marie whose thunder laugh
Was just a thread from crying

[Verse 3]
Her sailors stained her cobblestones
With wine and piss and death desire
And sometimes blood for Madelaine
Whose laughter was the night

[Bridge]
Her girls would lift their dresses high
And breathe the stars and kiss the sky
She'd smother them with whispers then
Embrace them with her sighs

[Verse 4]
Before the bottle dulled my eyes
And made me so I couldn't stand
I'd overact and play the clown
When Madelaine would cry

[Outro]
And now I watch from riverbanks
I watch it weave its memories
White doves turned gray and flew away
And so did Madelaine

About “The Bridge” by Scott Walker

Read the complete lyrics to "The Bridge" by Scott Walker from the album "5 Easy Pieces". 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 Pop.

"The Bridge" is performed by Scott Walker. from the album "5 Easy Pieces" This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "The Bridge", explore more songs by Scott Walker using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"The Bridge" is credited to Scott Walker. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Bridge" appears on "5 Easy Pieces".

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