Song Description
A song about a life more ordinary..
| Song Length |
4:41 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary |
| Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Language |
English |
Lyrics
Ordinary Man
I was born in ?55
Third son of the family
Lived in a 60?s semi
On a quiet road
In England by the sea
My parents drove me hard
They only wanted the best for me
Pushed, bullied and praised me
So I could leave
England by the sea
Drink beer much when I?m able
I eat well when I can
I?m an ordinary man
I met a girl
And brought her home
Mother said she was right for me
Married in St Benedict?s
And mother cried
In England by the sea
Sleep late when I?m able
I make love when can
I?m an ordinary man
Lost my job and we moved away
Found work in the big city
Wife?s at home with the baby
And we holiday
In England by the Sea
Go home when I?m able
I travel when I can
I?m an ordinary man
The old man died a year ago
We moved back to keep Mum company
She feeds the grandkids
After school
In England by the sea
I stand still when I?m able
And I rest the best I can
I?m an ordinary man.
Nearly strayed last September
She was 10 years younger than me
In a hotel that had seen better days
I walked away
In England by the sea
I?m honest when I?m able
Play fair when I can
I?m an ordinary man
So walk a while with me
Take my hand and stand beside me
Let me taste the salty air
In your windblown hair
In England by the sea
I enjoy life when I?m able
And do the best I can
I?m just an ordinary man
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