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Icarus Lyrics by Tom Paxton

How Come The Sun

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Can't go home, I'd make 'em cry
Momma's boy, he flew too high
Momma's boy, he never learned
He flew so high his wings got burned

Stray dog be my friend today
Something good just slipped away
I flew high and you flew low
We're Momma's boys with miles to go

Momma, I bet can tell I've come down
Hundreds of miles away
Ah, Momma, I knew that I'd have to come down
But why must it happen today

Momma, I bet can tell I've come down
Hundreds of miles away
Ah, Momma, I knew that I'd have to come down
But why must it happen today

Can't go home, I'd make 'em cry
Momma's boy, he flew too high
Momma's boy, he never learned
He flew so high his wings got burned
Momma's boy, he never learned
He flew so high his wings got burned
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About “Icarus” by Tom Paxton

Read the complete lyrics to "Icarus" by Tom Paxton from the album "How Come The Sun". 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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"Icarus" is credited to Tom Paxton. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Icarus" appears on "How Come The Sun".

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