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22 Jun 11 - 02:16 PM (#3174677) Subject: Lyr Add: AN ANGEL GOES TO HELL (George Papavgeris) From: George Papavgeris Written as a challenge at last week's Gleanings Songwriting w'shop when my students gave me four random words to include in a song: Best, Thought, Stayed, Lives. Angel Goes To Hell AN ANGEL GOES TO HELL We saw them chase the immigrant; we thought it wasn't right, But clearly anything we said would end up in a fight. So the words were left unspoken, they stayed only in our minds. We knew that it was for the best, and went on with our lives. What use is freedom If freedom's not for all? For every persecuted man A free one takes a fall. We heard them chant the slogans; we saw them steal the flag, We saw the raised arm salute, but didn't lose our rag. So the words were left unspoken, they stayed only in our minds. We knew that it was for the best, and went on with our lives. What use is justice If justice's just a name? For every persecuted man A just one dies of shame. We read their manifestos proclaiming evil aims, Saw petrol pour through letterbox but others felt the flames. So the words were left unspoken, they stayed only in our minds. We knew that it was for the best, and went on with our lives. What use is courage With cowards left to rule? For every persecuted man A brave one's made a fool. But victims now are rising; the hunter's now the prey And we, who kept our peace too long, may come to rue the day For the words were left unspoken, they stayed only in our minds. Like sheep we followed all the rest, to live our sheepish lives. What use is Heaven When devils ring the bell? For every persecuted man An Angel goes to Hell. (George Papavgeris 19th June 2011) |
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22 Jun 11 - 02:50 PM (#3174698) Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Angel Goes To Hell (George Papavgeris) From: Brian May Stunning lyrics once more George - you keep this up, you'll be able to call yourself a song writer :o) I only say that because I'm jealous as hell of anyone who can word-smith like that. Take care |
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22 Jun 11 - 02:59 PM (#3174705) Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Angel Goes To Hell (George Papavgeris) From: Dave the Gnome If only everyone shared the views in the song! Proud to know the man that penned them:-) Cheers Dave |
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22 Jun 11 - 03:27 PM (#3174720) Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Angel Goes To Hell (George Papavgeris) From: Arthur_itus Nice one George me old mucker. You are such a brilliant song writer. Gezondheid Les Worrall |
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22 Jun 11 - 03:28 PM (#3174721) Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Angel Goes To Hell (George Papavgeris) From: Charley Noble George- All too true. Charley Noble |
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22 Jun 11 - 06:12 PM (#3174835) Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Angel Goes To Hell (George Papavgeris) From: Herga Kitty George - thanks for singing it at Herga on Monday! And great to hear Joyce's song from your workshop too! Kitty |
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23 Jun 11 - 12:26 AM (#3174992) Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Angel Goes To Hell (George Papavgeris) From: michaelr Yours is a rare talent, George. |