Sweet Songs - Chords, Lyrics and Origins

Chords

Click here to download Sweet Songs from the iTunes Store.

Click here to listen to Sweet Songs in Spotify.

Lyrics

Sing those sweet, sweet songs to me,

Flaunt the words and make me sigh,

Haunt me with their melodies

One more time before I die.

My body won't obey my will

And only dimly can I see;

Although my heart is beating still,

I fear my strength is leaving me.

Chorus

Lie on the bed next to me,

Share my fading history;

Soon my spirit shall be free

And my mind at liberty.

See this smile upon my lips?

Plant it in your memory:

That's how I'd like you to remember me,

If you ever think of me.

Repeat Chorus

I am proud that you were mine

And I'm glad you came to me.

You're every word on every line

Of a living poetry.

Repeat Chorus

Copyright © Peter Webster 2007

Origins

Despite its gruesome subject-matter, this song always goes down well live.  

This version of Sweet Songs is included in my  album of original material, 'Footprints', and you can download it at the i-Tunes store.  You can find out more at www.peterwebster.org.uk.

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