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When the flood comes
The Audreys (2008)
- Chelsea Blues lyrics
- Head so Heavy lyrics
- Paradise City lyrics | tab
- Lay me Down lyrics | tab
- Closing Time lyrics
- When the Flood Comes lyrics
- Anchor lyrics
- Sally & the Preacher lyrics
- Small Things lyrics
- Here he Lies lyrics
- Songbird lyrics
- More to a Sinner lyrics
Chelsea Blues
T.Coates / T.Goodall
ABC Music Publishing
there's a big change coming down the highway
I’m not talking about the weather
there's big change coming and it won't be long
before we're all in this together
there'll be trouble out on every side of the line
there’s a big change creeping down the alley
this was never going to last forever
there’s a big change creeping and it won’t be long
before we’re all in this together
there'll be trouble out on every side of the line
there's a big change coming down the highway
I’m not talking about the weather
there's a big change coming and it won't be long
before we're all in this one together
there'll be trouble out on every side of the line
Head so Heavy
T.Coates / T.Goodall
ABC Music Publishing
wake in the morning with a head so heavy
that it makes me cry
but through the blind the sun burns so brightly
that it shakes me dry
up in the trees all the leaves are waiting
for the wintertime
and the wind whispers and moans so gently
could be a lullaby
oh I’ll race you, embrace you
disgrace you tonight, tonight
wake in the morning with a bed so empty
that it makes me sigh
but through the door the day waits so sweetly
that it gets me high
out in the street all the people are waiting
for the summertime
and the wind whispers and moans so gently
could be a lullaby
oh I’ll race you, embrace you
disgrace you tonight, tonight
the sun goes down with a cry so mournful
that I close my eyes
but the moon comes back with a song so beautiful
that it fills the sky
oh I’ll race you, embrace you
disgrace you tonight, tonight
Paradise City
T.Coates / T.Goodall / D.Coates
ABC Music Publishing
well you’ve left me here in paradise city
where the air is foul and it’s used and it’s gritty
she must have been fun and I bet she was pretty
in paradise city, in paradise city
where the people are scared and the people are mean
and there aren’t any places they ain’t been
you won’t believe the things they’ve seen
in been around city, in been around city
in this town we all bear our own load
‘cause we know what’s waiting at the end of the road
you’ve left me here you’ve left me alone
in lonely city, in this lonely city
well you’ve left me here in paradise city
where the air is foul and it’s used and it’s gritty
she must have been fun and I bet she was pretty
in paradise city, in paradise city
where there aren’t any buses and there aren’t any cars
and the city is surrounded by walls and by bars
at least we all know where we are
we’re in desolation city, we’re in desolation city
this ain’t no paradise city, ain’t no paradise city
Lay me down
T.Coates / T.Goodall
ABC Music Publishing
don’t want to borrow your car
don’t want to meet your ma
don’t want to hold your hand
or have you come see my band
just lay me down
don’t want no sweet talking
don’t want no moonlit walking
don’t want to reminisce
about our first kiss
just lay me down, lay me down
don’t wanna talk all night
about what’s not going right
but while we’re still being sweet
there’s just one thing I need
don’t want to know your past
‘cause this ain’t going to last
don’t want to talk to your friends
while we’re this close to the end
just lay me down, lay me down
Closing Time
T.Coates / T.Goodall
ABC Music Publishing
close your eyes
count to one, two, three
realise
what you are to me
closing time
just the same old you
but that’s just fine
only you will do
ooh, only you will do
take my hand
like you did before
understand
I want nothing more
ooh, I want nothing more
ooh, I want nothing more
closing time
just the same old you
but that’s just fine
only you will do
ooh, only you will do
ooh, only you will do
When the Flood Comes
T.Coates / T.Goodall / D.Coates
ABC Music Publishing
out on the highway
his hands on the big wheel
thinking of his one chance
when it’ll come how it’ll feel
headlights brighter
crowding out the night sky
a laugh to his lips
both hands to his eyes
when the flood comes
he’ll be the first one
when the flood comes
he’ll be the first, first one to sing
the nurse on the late shift
every night just like this
thinking of that one dance
in his arms that one kiss
a quarter after midnight
leans over the old man
with a joy in her heart
and a needle in her hand
when the flood comes
she’ll be the first one
when the flood comes
she’ll be the first, first one to sing
when the flood comes
they’ll be the first ones
when the flood comes
they’ll be the first
first ones to sing, first ones to sing
first ones to sing, first ones to sing
in the rain
Anchor
T.Coates / T.Goodall
ABC Music Publishing
you dropped me in like an anchor
and watched me drown in your sea
your heart is cold as the water
and has no more use for me
but there’s so much to see
down here I’m not alone
and the fish are as fine
as any person I’ve known
it’s such a nice place
think I’ll stay here instead
with the shipwrecked, abandoned
and broken hearted
Sally & the Preacher
T.Coates / T.Goodall
ABC Music Publishing
sally’s waiting by the corner
bars don’t open here ‘til noon
her hands are shaking like a sinner
she’s got to find salvation soon
preacher standing at the doorway
with a smile to guide them in
his hands full of forgiveness
his heart of emptiness and gin
they found a place, they found a place
found a place where their ghosts left them alone
so they called it home
sally looks toward the churchyard
the flock are crowding all around
but she knows not to ask a seeker
for something he has never found
preacher looks back to the corner
he’s seen that smile on her before
but he’s not one to sit in judgement
he’ll meet her later on the floor
they found a place, they found a place
found a place where their ghosts left them alone
so they called it home
sorrow makes a good companion
you know that you’re his only one
though he may leave you to your slumber
he’s there in the morning with the sun
they found a place, they found a place
found a place where their ghosts left them alone
so they called it home
Small Things
T.Coates / T.Goodall / D.Coates
ABC Music Publishing
if there’s one thing that I’ve noticed
out of all the things I’ve seen
it’s that you can leave a footprint
in a place you’ve never been
and there’s barely time to look around
before you have to leave
and a mark upon the skin
is not enough to make you bleed
if there’s one thing that I’m keeping
out of all the things I’ve found
it’s that the best way to be heard sometimes
is not to make a sound
and the things we want the most
fetch not a penny nor a pound
and all it takes to find your feet
is just to stand your ground
if there’s one thing that I’m sure of
out of all the things I know
it’s that you can keep on going fast
I’ll still be going slow
and falling’s not that hard
when you’re starting out so low
and drowning’s not that bad
if you breathe and just let go
breathe and just let go…
(the wasted and the used things
the broken and abused things
all these small things
the treasured and the sacred things
the lost and the forsaken things
all these small things)
Here He Lies
T.Coates / T.Goodall / D.Coates
ABC Music Publishing
here he lies but not at rest
here he lies he was our best
here he waits for what comes next
oh god, here he lies
here he lies but not in peace
the blackbirds and the bluebells weep
here he’d lie if we would let him sleep
oh god, here he lies
here he lies our hope is gone
he was our brother, our friend, our son
here he waits for moving on
oh god, here he lies
here he lies, oh here he lies
hear him whisper his goodbyes
and in the sky his bluest eyes
oh god, here he lies
Songbird
T.Coates / T.Goodall
ABC Music Publishing
songbird with your bones of dust
your wiry notes, your cage of rust
sing your sweet sad song for us
sing for us
shadows with your quiet dread
your sins unspoke, your guilt unsaid
cast your shield across our bed
across our bed
fortune with your bitter race
your trembling poise, your bumbling grace
turn to us your smiling face
turn to us
whiskey with your endless sorrow
love me today, curse me tomorrow
give us your courage now to borrow
give to us
songbird with your bones of dust
your wiry notes, your cage of rust
sing your sweet sad song for us
More to a Sinner
T.Coates / T.Goodall
ABC Music Publishing
there’s more to a river than water
there’s more to a fire than flame
there’s more to a prayer than longing
there’s more to a sinner than shame
laying low and wasting time
in these days of wine and regret
there’s a message in every bottle
that’s telling me to forget
ooh, that there’s more
yes there’s more
(there’s more to a river than water
more to a fire than flame
more to a prayer than longing
more to a sinner than shame
more to an ocean than mighty
more to a lover than blame
more to a beggar than wanting
more to a sinner than shame)
sleeping late and falling behind
so much for going straighter
but there are things left to remind me
that I was going to do better
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Between last night and us
The Audreys (2006)
- You & Steve McQueen lyrics | tab
- A Little More lyrics
- Oh Honey lyrics | tab
- Pale Dress lyrics
- Banjo & Violin lyrics | tab
- Long Ride lyrics
- Nothing wrong with me lyrics
- Where are you now? lyrics
- Susanne lyrics
- Come on In lyrics
- Monster lyrics
- Don't Change lyrics
You & Steve McQueen
T.Coates / T.Goodall / D.Coates
ABC Music Publishing
oh gorgeous thing
when you going to get up there and sing?
when you going to get up and take your place, on the stage
‘cause a talent is a terrible thing to waste
it goes faster than you think
even for such a gorgeous thing
there's no excuse in tender age
get your face on a glossy page
‘cause one like yours would be a shame to waste
oh gorgeous thing
when you going to get up there and play?
I heard you strumming yesterday
so watch this space
‘cause hands like yours would be a shame to waste
oh gorgeous thing
fame is the new royalty
and your blood the richest blue I've seen
oh well at least, it's between you and Steve McQueen
A Little More
T.Coates / T.Goodall
ABC Music Publishing
maybe we should up and leave this town
spend a year just chasing it around
like a couple of kids with nothing else to do
but that's not how I feel when I’m with you
if I thought it would do me good
if I could change my life I would
try a little bit harder
be a little bit stronger, a little bit wiser
and a little more loved by you
sometimes I wish I could make you see
there’ll never be a better man for me
but it don’t count if nothing’s going right
and we’ve got the blues ‘most every single night
maybe I should get out while I can
leave this thing alone maybe start a band
‘cause baby I can’t change the way it is
you’ve lost your smile and I’ve cried all my tears
Oh Honey
T.Coates / T.Goodall
ABC Music Publishing
oh honey don’t you do that thing
oh honey don’t you do that thing to me, that thing to me
oh don’t you do that thing to me
Please don’t do that thing you do to me
oh honey don’t you do sing to me
oh honey to sing like that to me, like that to me
oh don’t you sing like that to me
please don’t sing all dark and low to me
oh honey don’t you smile at me
oh honey don’t you smile that way at me, that way at me
oh don’t you smile that way at me
please don’t smile that wayward smile at me
oh honey don’t you come for me
oh honey don’t you do come ‘round here for me, ‘round here for me
‘cause I just might fall for you
and that would be a damn fool thing to do
Pale Dress
T.Coates / T.Goodall / D.Coates
ABC Music Publishing
she was standing, pale in pale dress
your heart tried to run, yeah it tried to run
fearing the worst
and I try to help, but it’s too late in the night to pretend
yeah it’s too late, it’s always too late
too late and you want her again
you want her, you want her all over again
that old devil light is back in her eyes
and I’m watching you, yeah I can see you
slowly get colonised
so I pick you up, broken at the end of the line
but you can’t help yourself, you could never help yourself
you’re straight back on the ride
you want her, you want her all over again
you want her, and you’ll start up all over again
Banjo & Violin
T.Coates / T.Goodall / D.Coates
ABC Music Publishing
I've gone a bit country since I met you baby
I used to be so rock 'n' roll
it's a question of confidence, maybe
wandering off down a long, dusty road
banjo and violin
once I was lost in the crush of the crowd
and drums coming up through the floor
now it's lone strings that cry out loud
in minor keys whispered through cracks in the door
banjo and violin
you walked in like a lonesome highway
tumbleweed at your heel
the question is, 'how big does the sky get?'
and am I alone in what I feel
banjo and violin
if this is the state you find me in
blame it on the banjo and violin
blame it on the way I've been travelling
blame it on the banjo and violin
Long Ride
C.Goodall
ABC Music Publishing
long ride, that you are taking me on
a long strange ride
long ride, that you are taking me on
a long strange ride
fuck sunrise, you can forget sunset
I want to see the sun in the middle of the sky
‘cause the dawn and the dying light
have gathered too much meaning and I want to feel numb
there must be something else
there must be something else
we haven’t found on this long strange ride
long night and even longer day
I’m so sorry, I’ve been travelling blind
high time you rest your weary eyes
love, it’s been a long strange ride
there must be something else
there must be something else
we haven’t found on this long strange ride
Nothing Wrong With Me
T.Coates / T.Goodall / C.Goodall
ABC Music Publishing
I’m just sitting watching cars go by
sure I could join them, but I'll let them all go by
‘cause I have tried, but I can't do what you do
there’s nothing wrong with me
maybe there's something wrong with you
yeah I went dragging my smile all over town
trying to get me somewhere, only got me down
‘cause I have tried, but I can't do what you do
there’s nothing wrong with me
maybe there's something wrong with you
well your gold it glittered and your gold it shone
it might have caught my eye, but it didn't turn me on
‘cause I have tried, but I can't do what you do
there’s nothing wrong with me
maybe there's something wrong with you
Where are you now?
T.Coates / T.Goodall
ABC Music Publishing
are you in the next town, waiting for me
or in the next room, speaking softly
are you in the driveway, your motor running
or in the hallway, calling I’m coming
‘cause you’re nowhere to be found
where are you now?
are you in the garden, reading the paper
or on the phone, saying ‘see you later’
are you in my bed, sleeping beside me
did you go out walking and just forget to tell me
‘cause you’re nowhere to be found
where are you now?
are you in a movie, waiting for the ending
are you really leaving or is that just pretending
are you in some bar, drinking for two
I’m sorry baby if it was all too much for you
‘cause you’re nowhere to be found
and I’ve looked all around
where are you now?
Susanne
T.Coates / T.Goodall
ABC Music Publishing
Susanne is running out of here
She’s got one of her crazy ideas
it’s not too much to ask she said
just enough to get ahead
she says her days are narrowing
it’s almost so she can’t fit it
she’s going to leave it all behind
go out and make it this time
Susanne thinks living is easy for some
waits for the day when her turn will come
she doesn’t see her time’s already run
Susanne, oh Susanne
joy is slipping right out of the hand
of day dreaming sad smiled Susanne
Susanne, oh Susanne
Come On In
C.Goodall / T.Coates / D.Coates
ABC Music Publishing
she can’t keep herself in weather
the tethers holding her together
are lost to the wind forever, long lost
she hears the rainfall as crying
and every winter she’s dying
dying and repenting for a season full of sins
let it go my little darlin’
sheets to the wind
it’s warm here little darlin’
why don’t you come in
she’s dreaming of a second coming
listening for the distant drumming
the sound of angels on the wing, angels
the storm clouds of her pale face
rain on us her perfect grace
she says that all of us have had a season full of sin
let it go my little darlin’
sheets to the wind
it’s warm here little darlin’
why don’t you come in
come on in
Monster
T.Coates / T.Goodall / D.Coates
ABC Music Publishing
it moved in you
again this morning
I heard it flex and stretch
up through the rows of sleep
between last night and us
and I don’t have a name for it
love
but I know the shape of its claws
well enough
Don't Change
INXS
Universal Music Publishing
I'm standing here on the ground
the sky above won't fall down
see no evil in all direction
resolution of happiness
things have been dark for too long
don't change for you
don't change a thing for me
I found a love that I had lost
it was gone for too long
hear no evil in all directions
execution of bitterness
message received loud and clear
don't change for you
don't change a thing for me
I'm standing here on the ground
the sky above won't fall down
see no evil in all direction
resolution of happiness
things have been dark for too long
don't change for you
don't change a thing for me
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