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Bright the dawn that breaks our eyes
Wakes us under wondrous skies
Kind the waves that take us to the shore
To walk the paths our fathers walked before
Sweet the sun that warms the land
Sweet the rain that cools our hands
Sweet the sleep that carries us away
Sweet the nights that promise us the day

Strong the wind that filled your sails
Deep your anchor in the gales
True the course you charted through the seas
Good the ground you ploughed and planted seed
Long the walks along the cove
Full the nets your fingers wove
Glad the child who stumbled at your knee
Straight the path you led him through the reeds

By your side
By your side
By your side
By your side

Red the sun that staggers low
Dim the twilight in the glow
Blind the tides that force us to return
And sail over the dark edge of the earth
Cold the waves that sweep the bay
And wash the walls we built away
Far the whispered world where you have gone
To the diamond islands and beyond
Soon the day when we will follow on

Out with the tide
With the tide
Out with the tide
With the tide

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from Songs of the Sea, released February 20, 2021

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Ian David Green London, UK

A singer, songwriter and composer from Liverpool, Ian's influences range from folk greats like Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen and Van Morrison to more contemporary folk / indie / Americana artists such as Damien Jurado, Phosphorescent and Iron & Wine.

With a gift for rich, compelling storytelling and layered lyricism, Ian builds his songs with carefully crafted, evocative and striking language.
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