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A quick one while he’s away Lyrics by Tom Scharpling

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[I. Her Man's Been Gone: Intro] [X2]
Her man's been gone
For nigh on year
He was due home yesterday
But he ain't here

[II. Crying Town: Verse 1]
Down your street your crying is a well-known sound
Your street is very well known, through out your town
Your town is very famous for the little girl
Whose crying can be heard all around the world
Oh

[III. We Have A Remedy: Verse 2]
We have a remedy
You'll appreciate
No need to feel so bad
He's only late
We'll bring you flowers and things
Help pass your time
We'll give him eagle's wings
Then he can fly to you

[Verse 3]
Fa la la la la la
Fa la la la la
Fa la la la la la
Fa la la la la
Fa la la la la la
Fa la la la la la

We have a remedy
Fa la la la la la la
We have a remedy
Fa la la la la la la
We have a remedy
Fa la la la la la la
We have a remedy
Fa la la la la la la

[spoken: Bridge]
We have a remedy
We have!
Little girl guide, why don't you stop your crying?
Here comes Ivor the engine driver to make you feel much better

[IV. Ivor The Engine Driver: Verse 4]
My name is Ivor
I'm an engine driver
I know him well
I know why you feel blue
Just cause he's late
Don't mean he'll never get through
He told me he loves you
He ain't no liar, I ain't either
So let's have a smile for an old engine driver
Let's have a smile for an old engine driver

[V. Soon Be Home: Verse 5]
Soon be home [x2]
We'll soon
We'll soon, soon, soon be home
We'll soon be home
Soon be home
We'll soon
We'll soon, soon, soon be home

Come on, old horse

[Verse 6]
Soon be home [x2]
Soon
We'll soon, soon, soon be home

[VI. You Are Forgiven: Verse 7]
Dang, dang, dang, dang, dang, dang, dang, dang, dang
Cello cello cello cello cello cello cello cello
I can't believe it
Do my eyes deceive me?
Am I back in your arms?
Away from all harm?

[Verse 8]
It's like a dream to be with you again
Can't believe that I'm with you again
I missed you and I must admit
I kissed a few and once did sit
On Ivor the Engine Driver's lap
And later with him, had a nap
You are forgiven, you are forgiven, you are forgiven

[ad lib]

[Outro]
You are forgiven

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