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20 Apr 20 - 09:55 AM (#4047210) Subject: Lyr Add: Covid 19/Masks and Gowns (Ralph McTell) From: GUEST,abuwood A long time since I have typed words from a recording but thought that this one is worth it MASKS AND GOWNS (Ralph Mc Tell) When we’re at war a soldier’s gun protects him from what might be done By and unseen enemy waiting to take him down But look at the workers on the NHS, Marigold gloves and bin bag vests No PPE and not enough masks and gowns Promising there’s enough supplies denies what we see with our own eyes Truth would be a breath of sweet fresh air Hold out your hands admit mistakes denial adds to each heartbreak Loved ones fighting for their very lives out there So Bang your drum do what you can Stand at the door and clap your hands Is the way to tell them we think you are the best Stick to the rules support the cause Keep your distance and stay in doors And thank your lucky stars you got the NHS There’s statues of heroes in every town, time we had one with a mask and gown Stood with Nelson in Trafalgar square Each care doctor nurse who’s died carve their names with grateful pride Their sacrifice almost too much to bear What a carer earns fills me with rage risking their lives for the minimum wage Holding the frontline with no barricade All for the want of a gown or mask Surely it’s not too much to ask The bravest carry on though still afraid CHORUS Half Chorus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3im2WMQd5A4 |
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12 Nov 23 - 12:18 AM (#4185742) Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Covid 19 (Ralph McTell) From: Mrrzy Sorty I missed this at the time! |
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12 Nov 23 - 12:18 AM (#4191614) Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Covid 19 (Ralph McTell) From: Mrrzy Sorty I missed this at the time! |