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For Whom The Bell Tolls

from Matter Of Time by Winter Wilson

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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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from Matter Of Time, released January 1, 2000
Written by David J Wilson

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Winter Wilson England, UK

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.
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