Marble City Bar

Lyrics

If you ever go to the marble city Of Kilkenny in the month of May Remember me to the banks of the river Where I first noticed I was fading away... There is a castle with children a-playing There is a father who will say hello He doesn't have to- that's just the way he's feeling- And that's such a long way to go (Chorus) Oh don't pick me 'cos I'm not playing I'm just staring into space I can't hear a single word you're saying There's nothing happening behind this face I'm just a man and I'm on my own I hear strange news from another star I'm just a man and I'm on my own Dreaming of the marble city bar (Spoken Word) "He's maybe just left, I'm not sure I think some saw him just going outside" Well I crossed the bridge And I walked down slowly Through the reeds to the watermill The sun was cold in the time of losing I stood all alone in the Irish chill I was tempted there to take my life The water flashed by like the blade of a knife The roar of the river rose up to the sky And knew nobody would hear my cry... (Spoken Word) "Hey Jackie - we were looking for you You'll catch your death out here And your beer's getting cold - So why don't you come back in?" (Chorus)