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40 Versions Lyrics by Wire

On Returning (1977-1979)

1979

I never know which version I'm going to be
I seem to have so many choices open to me
It's not hard to see another unique event
When you miss the beginning and you miss the end

I've got forty versions all dying to get the part
And so with a change of mind comes a change of heart

A total eclipse arrives now and Niagara Falls
No loss of life yet and no further calls
I never know which version I'm going to be
I get the feeling my mind is deceiving me

Where only edges can be seen of the spaces
In between are where only edges can be seen of the spaces
In between are where only edges can be seen of the spaces
In between are where only edges can be seen of the spaces
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About “40 Versions” by Wire

Read the complete lyrics to "40 Versions" by Wire from the album "On Returning (1977-1979)" in 1979. 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 Rock, Art-Punk, Post-Punk.

"40 Versions" is performed by Wire. from the album "On Returning (1977-1979)" in 1979 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "40 Versions", explore more songs by Wire using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"40 Versions" is credited to Wire. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"40 Versions" appears on "On Returning (1977-1979)" in 1979.

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