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Shut Doon The Waggon Works [Demo Version]

from The First Few Drops [1994 Reissue] by The Whisky Priests

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lyrics

SHUT DOON THE WAGGON WORKS

The lights are going out on the edge of Ghost Town
As a coldness penetrates through curtained windows
For the colliery streets shed no warmth light or heat
There is no joy or friendship here in winter

As me and my marrers go to get ourselves a pint
All we get are looks which make us shiver
For the people have changed though the place still looks the same
But the waggons don't run here anymore

Times are hard in this world
When you get put out of work
The people up in power
Have shut down the waggon works

There are jobs up for grabs in other parts I hear
While our village has been scrapped through lack of care
They've decided to scrap jobs in the places they matter most
Though the towers still belch their smoke into the air

(Gary Miller)

credits

from The First Few Drops [1994 Reissue], released October 1, 1994
Gary Miller - lead vocal, acoustic guitar
Glenn Miller - accordion
Michael Stephenson - bass
Bill Bulmer - mandolin
Sticks - drums

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The Whisky Priests Durham, UK

The Whisky Priests (1985-2002) was founded by twin brothers, Gary & Glenn Miller (“the Joe Strummer and Mick Jones of Folk Music”). The band was internationally renowned for its energetic live shows, released a number of critically acclaimed albums, toured extensively and developed a worldwide cult following. The band reunited to tour in 2018 and release a 12-disc Complete Discography CD Box-set. ... more

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