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Before the Devil Knows I'm Dead

from Madigan's Wake by Madigan's Wake

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lyrics

If I were sincere and a man of my word
And you could believe all the things that you’ve heard
But I am a shyster and schemer to boot
And all of my plans never bare any fruit

So take my hand and I’ll lead you back home
The days they have changed from the ones you have known
And I will curse the day you went away
Cos you gave me life on Orangemen’s Day

Oh sing me a song one more time if you could
And tell me just once that you think that I’m good
And I let you down and I caused you so much pain
But I’ll make it right when I see you again

And tell that screaming banshee his power has all gone
For you are safe in heaven with God upon his throne
And I will curse the day you went away
Cos you gave me life on Orangemen’s Day

Well now the Borough is lost, and all the gentry have moved in
Its not the same Port Melbourne that you danced and frolicked in
But I’ll catch the 109 and I’ll meet you at the pier
And as you rise into the clouds I’ll tilt my cap and cheer

I see a girl in sepia a bridesmaid to her friend
Know the love I have for you will never ever end
And I will curse the day you went away
Cos you gave me life on Orangemen’s Day

Oh I miss you and I hope you’re still my friend
And I hope you won’t remember when I sent you round the bend
Now go and rest in peace and I’ll be on my way
And the next time that I see you be the call of judgment day

I’ll say a novena for nine days in a row
A decade of the rosary whenever I home
And I will curse the day you went away
Cos you gave me life on Orangemen’s Day
Cos you gave me life on Orangemen’s Day
Cos you gave me life on Orangemen’s Day.

credits

from Madigan's Wake, released March 17, 2023
Performing Contributors
Albert Peck (Vocals)
Albert Peck (Mandolin)
Damian Peck (Vocals)
Damian Peck (Guitar)
Elly D'Arcy (Violin)
James Coelli (Bass)
Brent Quirk (Drums)
Non Performing Contributors
Brent Quirk (Recording Engineer)
Brent Quirk (Mixing Engineer)
Tony Mantz (Mastering Engineer)

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