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Nighthawks

from Fallen Jewel by Ali George

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lyrics

Well, it’s quiet at home this morning,
And I miss my old friend today.
It was so rarely quiet back then.
You were not one for silence.

All those nights when I just couldn’t sleep;
To the kitchen I’d creep,
And I’d find you writing songs on gas bills,
Listening to your radio.

When we walked you’d always lead the way.
When we drank you’d lag behind.
And you always said I was the strong one,
But I don’t think I am.

Many a cold winter’s night I’d come home
With empty pockets, and a bad cold too;
And with a smile and a laugh, I’d find you
Playing dead under the table.

Years before when we were younger,
You pulled me through when I was so low.
It seemed to me you make people happy.
(Everyone but yourself.)

When we walked you’d always lead the way.
When we drank you’d fall behind.
And you always said I was the strong one,
But I don’t think I am.

Well, it’s quiet at home this morning,
And I miss my old friend today.
It was so rarely quiet back then.
You were not one for silence.

You always try to get the best out of life:
Always aware that our time is brief.
Me, I’m just trying to hide forever.
I thing you’ve got it right.

When we walked you’d always lead the way.
When we drank you’d lag behind.
And you always said I was the strong one,
But I don’t think I am.

© Ali George 2015

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from Fallen Jewel, released August 6, 2016
Guitar, vocals: Ali George

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Ali George Bath, UK

Ali George is a British singer-songwriter with a distinct fingerstyle guitar technique, mellow vocals, and an earthy songwriting style. Inspired most deeply by Bon Iver, Nick Drake, and John Martyn, he has been active in the southwest English folk scene for 20 years. His new album “Watchful Days” will be released in July 2023. ... more

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