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Mary Lyrics by James Yorkston, Nina Persson, The Second Hand Orchestra

The Great White Sea Eagle

2023

One, two, three, four
Mary took care to look all around her this winter
In case she should miss the most unlikely of whodunnits
A brass band, it struggles through her favourite song
But Mary smiles all the while
An accordion played by one so young, frozen fingers
Oh, save her from a life in music
And Mary asks why the people ask for her pennies as we pass
And just who are these gods that they are singing of
Are they good or are they bad
And Mary took care to look all around her this winter
In case she should slip and lеt me down with a tear
We'vе had so many here
And Mary asks why the people ask for her pennies as we pass
And have you met these gods that they are singing of
Are they good or are they bad
And let me take you home
But I don't want to go home, I want to stay out all night
Under these lights
But you are shivering and your cheeks are so cold
Still, we walk on around one more time
And will you keep your hand close in mine
And we'll watch the trains as they leave
You know I once asked those gods that you're asking of
To bring you safe back home to me
And will you keep your hand close in mine
And we'll watch the trains as we leave
And I must thank those gods that you are asking of
For bringing you safe back home to me
Credits
James Yorkston

James Yorkston

Nina Persson

Nina Persson

The Second Hand Orchestra

The Second Hand Orchestra

About “Mary” by James Yorkston

Read the complete lyrics to "Mary" by James Yorkston, Nina Persson, The Second Hand Orchestra from the album "The Great White Sea Eagle" in 2023. 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 Folk, Indie Folk, Indie Pop.

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"Mary" is credited to James Yorkston, Nina Persson, The Second Hand Orchestra. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Mary" appears on "The Great White Sea Eagle" in 2023.

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