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lyrics

Elegy For GB

News came through early this morning,
You had packed you bags and gone,
Though you left with little warning,
You will always shine on.

You spoke of vestal virgins,
And cartwheels across the floor,
Even with none of our urgings,
Still there would be more.

Chorus

You told me I must shine on brightly,
You wrote it on your note to me,
Though you're gone you'll always shine on brightly,
Your light is there for all to see.

You may have been a salty dog,
And sailed to parts unknown,
You were never ever shipwrecked in the fog,
You always found your way back home.

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from The Bells Of St Wystan's, released October 17, 2022
Written and recorded by Phil Matthews

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Phil Matthews a.k.a.the Village Derby, UK

The Village is a magical place for outsiders and oddballs.
Phil has built up a following around the Midlands and South East winning hearts and minds with his performances.
Phil has written and performed with many bands over the years and the Village is his latest alter ego, with his music played on hundreds of radio stations worldwide and his album music streamed and downloaded thousands of times.
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