Name: We Were Friends
Duration: P00H04M51S
Description: Friends help us define who we are; they maintain us when we need them; they help us put the worlds to rights. And, above all, they borrow your lawn mower just before you need it (and give it back just after you’ve bought a replacement). Whether individuals or communities, we need them as much now as always. Dear friends - for you.

We Were Friends

from Paper of Pins by Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer

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Friends help us define who we are; they maintain us when we need them; they help us put the worlds to rights. And, above all, they borrow your lawn mower just before you need it (and give it back just after you’ve bought a replacement). Whether individuals or communities, we need them as much now as always. Dear friends - for you.

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1. As I was walking down the road just at the break of day
I found myself beside you, we were travelling the same way
We shared a drink, a joke or two and a story by and by
And we found as we were walking we were friends you and I.

2. I've seen the dark clouds gathering and the rain come crashing down
The road ahead so dark and cold, the path so hard to find,
But we stood strong together arm in arm and side by side
And we knew that we could make it, we were friends you and I.

3. My love ones, they grew old and tired and one by one have gone.
It left me feeling desolate, and oh so much alone
You stood and watched so helplessly as I could only cry
But you were always with me, we were friends you and I.

4. So now the sun begins to set and the evening air grows cold
We sit out in the fading light, swapping memories of old.
We share a drink, a song or two, and a story by and by
And we know beyond all knowing, we are friends you and I.

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from Paper of Pins, released June 20, 2016
Lyrics and Music Jonny Dyer

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Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer England, UK

Vicki Swan & Jonny effortlessly blend traditional material with contemporary sounds. Their performances showcase new interpretations of old songs alongside original self penned tunes and new contemporary songs that are entirely at home in the tradition. ... more

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Jul 8

Ruskin House

Croydon, UK

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