30 Sep 01 - 07:25 AM (#561841)
Subject: Lyr Add: TEA AND SYMPATHY (Janis Ian)
From: George Seto - af221@chebucto.ns.ca
From http://lyricbank.tripod.com/main/lyric/t/teaas.html Tea And Sympathy
( SUNG BY - Janis Ian)
I'm almost sure about the words - but there might be small mistakes .
( In my opinion this is one of the most beautiful songs ever written ) I don't want to ride that milk train anymore .
I'll go to bed at nine - and waken with the dawn ,
and lunch at half past noon - dinner prompt at five .
The comfort of a few old friends long past their prime .
Pass the tea and sympathy for the good old days long gone -
we'll drink a toast to those who most believe in what they've won -
it's a long long time till morning lay's wasted on the dawn .
I'll not write another line - for my true love is gone .
When the guests have gone - I'll tidy up the room -
I'll turn the covers down - and gazing at the moon -
I'll pray to go quite mad - and living long ago .
When you and I were once - so very long ago .
Pass the tea and sympathy for the good old days long gone -
we'll drink a toast to those who most believe in what they've won
it's a long , long time till morning - lay's wasted on the dawn .
I'll not write another line - for my true love is gone .
When I have no dreams to give you anymore - I'll light a blazing fire -
and wait within the door - I'll through my life away -
"I wonder why" they all will say .
Now I lay me down to sleep - for ever and a day .
Pass the tea and sympathy for the good old days are dead .
will drink a toast to those who best survive the life they've lead .
it's a long , long time till morning - so build your fire high .
Now I lay me down to sleep - forever by your side .
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