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The Slave Lyrics by The Folklords

Release The Sunshine

1968

[Verse 1]
In her life seems to be no beauty
She's an eight to five slave five days a week
She's always thinking about what to buy you for your birthday
Using her spending money to get you what you need
[Chorus]
What was her crime?
What was her punishment for?
Why is it her, not I?
[Verse 2]
She's on her knees, scrubbing flowered patches
She's walking round, picking up my steps
She worries each day about my welfare
But keeps her troubles stored in her heart
[Chorus]
What was her crime?
What was her punishment for?
Why is it her, not I?
[Verse 3]
Seems to me her songs have been sung before
Maybe the story really isn't new
Maybe she doesn't consider it a crime at all
And maybe she likes doing it just for you
[Chorus]
What was her crime?
What was her punishment for?
Why is it her, not I?
[Chorus]
What was her crime?
What was her punishment for?
Why is it her, not I?
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The Folklords

The Folklords

About “The Slave” by The Folklords

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"The Slave" appears on "Release The Sunshine" in 1968.

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