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Matter Of Time

by Winter Wilson

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1.
This Day Is Mine 04:40
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Ain't gonna go to work today I got better things to do with my time. Ain't gonna go to work today Ain't gonna go to work today I kicked the habit of that daily grind Ain't gonna go to work today I woke up this morning Caught a ray of sunlight on the wall Maybe a voice was calling Maybe there was nothing there at all Ain't gonna go to work today I might just wander down the road Ain't gonna go to work today Hit the shops and buy myself some clothes Then I'll have a coffee And think of all the jobs that I've not done I'll get it in the neck tomorrow But today I'm gonna have some fun CHORUS Because This day is mine I broke the habit of a lifetime One out of the blue I will remember this Like a long and tender kiss From the greatest love I ever knew..... Ain't gonna go to work today This mood's too good to throw it down the drain Ain't gonna go to work today Tomorrow things might never be the same If I could I'd bottle this And spread it round the room from time to time Then should I feel amiss I'd take a glass and life would be just fine CHORUS I gotta go to work tomorrow But it doesn't really feel that bad I gotta go to work tomorrow Today's been great no point in feeling sad If it gets to me I'll think of all the things I've done today And this will set me free My mind takes wings and slowly drifts away My mind takes wings and slowly drifts away My mind takes wings............. CHORUS This day is mine........This day is mine This day is mine........This day is mine This day is mine........
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What Else Can I Do 04:37
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I'm sitting in this room and feeling so sad and blue Wishing that I was there at home with you So many miles between us It's just no good You know that I'd be with you if only I could TV and a glass of wine Read a book just to pass the time Alone Keeping busy things to do Try to stop my mind from drifting back to you I wish that I could fly away from here Wrap you in my arms and hold you near CHORUS What else can I do ? I'm so in love with you What else can I do ? Letters written posted home, hours spent by the telephone It's not the same Seconds seam to last for years, laughter soon gives way to tears The nights drag on forever, I miss your tender touch Some day well be together, can't come soon enough CHORUS You and I go through this time and time again Heart aches and loneliness go hand in hand Like long lost friends CHORUS Tonight I'm praying for the day You'll be coming home to stay...for good There's nothing that I wouldn't do You know that I'd be with you if I could What else can I do ? What else can I do ? What else can I do ? ...Letters written posted home What else can I do ? ...Hours spent by the telephone What else can I do ?...Seconds seem to last for years What else can I do ?...Laughter soon gives way to tears So many miles between us, it's just no good You know that I'd be with you if only I could What else can I do ? I'm so in love with you What else can I do ....?
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Drifting Away 05:18
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She sits at the table, drinking her wine Each glass going straight to her head She says it's relaxing, it helps her unwind As he lies alone in their bed He counts back the days since he rolled in her arms Remembers the nights he'd succumbed to her charms They don't spot the warnings nor heed the alarms Of a love slowly drifting away. He's away early mornings, says he needs the hours With the kids and the mortgage to pay She dresses the children and takes them to school Then works at the checkout all day Back home in the evening there's jobs to be done Both feeling weary, this life's not much fun Their standard of living has them both on the run As their love's slowly drifting away She no longer remembers how she felt so alive This material gain has them both so deprived All the magic, the romance sailed away on the tide And their love slowly drifted away So now she sits at the table drinking her wine Each glass going straight to her head She says it's relaxing, it helps her unwind While he lies alone in his bed Both reminiscing of days long gone by Time and again both questioning why Through their greed and their anger they both closed their eyes And their love slowly drifted away And their love slowly drifted away
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You're Never Far From Home 03:58
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Well I travelled along way, way out, many a mile Seen a lot of strange faces I hadn't seen a friend for a while Trying to make conversation Passing the time of day I heard a mention of my home town So many miles away We talked like we were old friends so much common ground Said I remember your sister Tell me is she still around Then he called up his father We chatted on the phone What ever the distance You're never far from home Whatever the distance You're never far from home We rolled back the days, the weeks, the years, oh how they passed. Talked of friends and relations all the sadness and the laughs Whatever your preference Be it a rock or a rolling stone What ever the distance You're never far from home Whatever the distance You're never far from home Give 'em my regards he said and I'll be back that way soon I've got things I need to attend to before I can go My living takes me far away; the kids are down here in school But when I get the time you'll find me on that road Oh whatever the distance You're never far from home Whatever the distance You're never far from home Well I travelled a long way, travelled a long way Old friend's new faces many miles different places......
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Still Worth Fighting For 04:00
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There you go again I don't know where you've been and I'm not asking any questions. Your time's your own, and though I worry here alone You choose your path, it's your direction. I'm not asking you to change It's just the way you're made and I couldn't stop the sun from shining. I'm giving love upon demand Could you ever understand, sometimes I feel I'm dying. Don't shut me out, Please don't close the door. Sometimes I feel like screaming I can't take this any more CHORUS But as the sun will always shine And the waves still wash the shore While I know you love me It's still worth fighting for. You build these walls, I knock them down, Like rocks our hearts crash on the ground, Then we sweep up the pieces. You go for days when you're okay, then all the guilt gets in the way. You feel you've been defeated. There are no battle lines, This doesn't have to be. You're hurting those that need you most. Can't you see it's killing me? CHORUS It's not our fault, we're not to blame With such a love there's always pain. It's something that I've learned to live with I know sometimes you've had it hard, There is hurt and there are scars But where there's hope there is forgiveness. It's hard to find the words for what I need to say, But if I had my chance again I'd re-live every single day. CHORUS
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Turn Of A Card 03:39
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If your luck's in tonight sweetheart, I'll be your friend I'll dress you up well, I'll give you money to spend I'll furnish your wardrobe with the finest of clothes Give you dresses of lace, silken ribbons and bows I don't make my money through working all day It's not by my labour that I pay my way I won't break my back through toiling too hard My fortune depends on the turn of a card CHORUS So Lady Luck lie with me and blow me your kisses I'll be your lover if you'll grant me my wishes Lady Luck lie with me I'm trying so hard My fortune depends on the turn of a card. I rode on my luck through many cities and towns I took fools for their money, I robbed them hands down And I don't know my limits, I daren't count the cost A fortune I've gained, but a fortune I have lost CHORUS And I've walked the path of solitude I've played the highest stakes Slept along side strangers for what comfort I could take And it's may times that I have turned to the bottle for a friend I don't know where it all began And God knows where it ends Now my nerves they are shattered, my confidence is wrecked My pride took a beating Lord I've no self respect The hand I've been dealt's left me shattered and scarred My life has been ruined by the turn of a card CHORUS
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For Whom The Bell Tolls 03:38
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The old man's staring at the walls again Been like that for days Ain't no getting through to him Don't tell me it's his age He was as sharp as a knife last Sunday Doing battle with his tongue A crooked smile and a glint in his eye He took on everyone CHORUS Don't ask for whom the bell tolls my friend When you never dared to listen Don't offer your condolences 'Cause you don't know what you're missing I got a pay-off from the railway Said I wasn't of sound mind Got my cards before my time was due Now wasn't that kind You see I can't forget the war, you know Took some shrapnel in my leg Now I go busking with my accordion Can't bring myself to beg CHORUS They've got a place down at the station Where I used to draw my pay If I'm lucky I'll catch the rush hour If I'm lucky they'll let me play I might make enough for a glass of wine Or maybe a bottle of beer One thing's certain, whatever the time I'll never make enough to get out of here CHORUS
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Just Good Friends 02:23
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Just good friends, well that was how it started Just good friends. Now it seems we can't be parted You and I could touch the sky I'm hoping this will never end We'll always be Such good friends, you keep me company And I depend upon you totally But meeting you is a dream come true And I can no longer pretend That you and I are just good friends I count my blessings each and every day This is the best for me And in your arms I long to stay There's no doubt that we get on together Work it out through rain and stormy weather If I'm with you the skies are always blue Together we're the perfect blend And I can no longer pretend that you and I are Just good friends
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Find Myself A Lover 03:01
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I'm gonna find myself a lover Find myself a real good man I'm gonna saddle up a stallion Ride all night to that promised land And when I get there in the morning I'm gonna ride him back again I'm gonna find myself a lover Someone who knows how to treat me right A man to cover me with kisses Drive me crazy every night And when I've finally had enough of him I'll blow him out like a candle light CHORUS You see I'm tired of being lonely Tired of being down Tired of all them little boys just messing me around Tired of loving losers, tired of loving clowns So don't push your luck If you don't measure up I'll be running you right out of town Get out of town You see a woman she needs To be spoiled every now and then To get those little extras A little money must be spent So give me what I'm asking I'll give you love that's heaven sent CHORUS I'm gonna find myself a lover Find myself a real good man I'm gonna saddle up a stallion Ride all night to that promised land And when I get there in the morning I'm gonna ride him back again
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Dreaming Again 03:46
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I thought of writing you a letter I thought of taking the easy way out I thought it might make things better But then I started having my doubts That's not me That's not my style I thought we might sit and talk for while I'd say I'm sorry, you'd say it's okay But I think much too much And it looks like I'm dreaming again Looks like I'm dreaming again Hey look at me I've got time on my hands Oh I've got hours and hours to spare Just think of the things I could do But what's the point when you haven't got someone to share All the laughter, the fun and the games Time wasted, it's a crying shame Might find someone who's feeling the same Looks like I'm dreaming again Looks like I'm dreaming again But with each passing day I believe I'm getting better by the minute Soon I'll be feeling okay You know I'm certain that I'm winning I can start again Turn a new page and we'll still be friends But then Oh, but then Looks like I'm dreaming again Looks like I'm dreaming again Don't live your life with your head in the sand Don't criticize what you can't understand These mixed emotions are hard to disguise If you want to see truth, take a look in these eyes I'm dreaming......
11.
Matter Of Time 04:03
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Cross Keys on a Sunday night I'd had a few drinks, but the mood was alright Cold outside but the fire burned bright It was warm inside of me Sat with friends, it was nice and easy Conversation bright and breezy Idle chat to pass the time away Then Jack started to play Put out a tune on his Epiphone Sang songs about love and being alone One or two verses cut to the bone I was sure he was singing about me Got it all mapped out like an open road Drove a truck through my past and tore out my soul Floating on a voice that was black as coal Strange but it felt so good CHORUS Sing those songs like you mean them Sing each verse like you believe in every line Don't give into them blues, boy Just keep singing It's only a matter of time Six strings and a piece of wood What does it matter if it ain't no good Just as long as it's understood It's the best that you can do Honesty and an open heart It's not everything, but it's a damn good start At times I feel I'm falling apart But I know what I can do CHORUS Six strings and a piece of wood What does it matter if it ain't no good Just as long as it's understood It's the best that you can do Honesty and an open heart It's not everything, but it's a damn good start At times I feel I'm falling apart But I know what I can do
12.
Some Stones 03:00
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The weather's changing, maybe I'm getting old I wrap my coat around me, but still I feel the cold These days it's hard for me, I'm not the man I used to be So watch the picture carefully You'll see the colours have begun to fade I don't have a bank account, my wealth is in my mind I've got my memories, all the places and the times Anything I should regret, I wrap it up and then forget Never to remember it I lock it up and throw away the key And as December wraps its arms around my soul I gather all the strength I've got to fight against the cold And I dream of summer months of oh so long ago I've got a photo of another man, not me A young man with his future planned, mapped out for him to see Instincts that were once so sharp, they leave you stumbling in the dark The way I've lived has left its mark I've had my share of notoriety And staring back at me from a darkened window pane Two eyes that mirror all the sadness and the shame Fearing that I might betray the hopes and fears of yesterday I turn and hurry on my way It's better that some stones remain unturned
13.
Failure To Learn 04:08
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I know by your reading this letter It's over for me my dear But though it's hard to put pen down on paper There's things that I need to be clear I don't know why it has come to this I cannot understand Instead of fighting my enemies I'd rather shake their hand CHORUS But don't you feel anger, don't you feel hate Don't cry for me my love, now it's too late I know that you're bitter, I know you're concerned We've all had the lessons But it seems there's a failure to learn We're told we are here as peace keepers But I doubt if that's what they've got planned For if I am here to keep peace, mother dear Then why is there a gun in my hand? And why are there soldiers in doorways? Why are there mines on these roads? And why are there fatherless children? Don't ask me, for I'll never know CHORUS I did not ask for this I never wanted this I never dreamed I would die Why can't we all exist Without our lives at risk? It leaves me wondering why CHORUS
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Session's End 04:02
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The landlord called time over an hour ago The bar staff they've long since gone home The landlady yawns as she wipes down the tables She empties the ashtrays and tidies the stools There's a crowd in the corner, they've played all night long They've sang every song they recall But now the evening must end with the parting of friends As the landlady shouts to them all CHORUS Come on now boys Come on now boys It's time that I bolted the door So make this the last one 'Cause it's time you were gone There's no songs to song any more So the last tune dies, smothered by conversations There's talk of destinations, of places to play Dates and times written down on scraps of paper Scribbled on the backs of beer mats On the palms of people's hands The place falls silent as the last car pulls away The landlady laughs She thinks of how she's said CHORUS

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Now settled in Sleaford, we put together a home studio which gave us time to experiment a little and add a few overdubs on some tracks with Robbie Law playing harmonica, Nokka Creasey adding melodeon and Mike Wilson (Dave's son) playing drums on one track.

Despite the overdubs "Matter of time" is still essentially an acoustic album and it received positive reviews from FRoots and Living Tradition magazines.

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released January 1, 2000

Dave Wilson, Guitars, Vocals, Percussion
Kip Winter, Vocals
Mike Wilson, drums on track nine
Nigel (Knocker) Creasey, Melodeon on track thirteen.
Rob Law, Harmonica on track nine.

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Winter Wilson are one of the hardest working duos on the circuit. Aside from touring throughout the UK, in recent years Winter Wilson performed in Germany, Australia, Spain, Belgium, New Zealand and Canada.
They've recorded numerous albums, the most recent Live & Unconventional, the long-awaited live album, recorded on tour and at Cropredy Festival ​with folk rock icons Fairport Convention. ... more

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