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Ashes Lyrics by The Longest Johns

Cures What Ails Ya

2020

[Verse 1]
Watch that old fire as it flickers and dies
That once blessed the household and lit up our lives
It shone for the friends and the clinking of glasses
I'll tend to the flame; you can worship the ashes

[Verse 2]
Capture the wild things and bring them in line
And own what was never your right to confine
The lives and the loves and the songs are what matters
I'll tend to the flame; you can worship the ashes

[Verse 3]
Do you feel heavy? Your eyes drop with grief
Your spirit is wild and your suffering is brief
So never you buckle and bend to the masses
I'll tend to the flame; you can worship the ashes

[Verse 4]
Get round the fire with a glass of strong ale
And tell us a story from beyond the pale
Bury some seeds and expect some strong branches
I'll tend to the flame; you can worship the ashes

[Verse 5]
Now show me a man that can meet all his needs
For what we need most now is unity's seed:
A common old song for all creeds and all classes
I'll tend to the flame; you can worship the ashes

I'll tend to the flame...

[Verse 6]
What will we do when the world it is ending
And time it is halted for friend and for foe?
Try to hold on to the time as it passes
I'll tend to the flame; you can worship the ashes
I'll tend to the flame; you can worship the ashes
I'll tend to the flame; you can worship the ashes

About “Ashes” by The Longest Johns

Read the complete lyrics to "Ashes" by The Longest Johns from the album "Cures What Ails Ya" in 2020. 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 Sea Shanty, Folk, Pop.

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

"Ashes" appears on "Cures What Ails Ya" in 2020.

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