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Sheep Lyrics by Strawbs

From the Witchwood

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July the fourth in the market town
Farmers have come for miles around
Bringing their wives and children

A farmer stands with his youngest son
Watching their sheep driven from the pen
The slaughterhouse is waiting

Look they're turning back
They're frightened
Dogs are snapping at their heels
Jumping on each other's backs
Hear their squeals

The young boy stands looking quite dismayed
How can they know they're just animals
Come pull yourself together

The farmer tells him to look inside
Row after row of raw carcasses
Their blood runs in the gutters

Listen to their silly bleating
Farmer beats them with his stick
Milling by the open door
Don't be sick

The young boy
Takes a look around
See people watching blankly
And he pities them
For they too
Look like sheep

And he tells himself
When he grows up
When he becomes a farmer
He will just plant seeds of love
He will just plant seeds of love
He will just plant seeds of love
And he will harvest peace
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About “Sheep” by Strawbs

Read the complete lyrics to "Sheep" by Strawbs from the album "From the Witchwood". 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.

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

"Sheep" appears on "From the Witchwood".

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