dave martyn - the grief lyrics

I see you every day you pass by me like a breeze

That look in your eyes tells me your far away

And all our friends are so concerned about your welfare

This rut your in is killing you slowly

You get up and go but there’s a fog in your eyes

And that sweet smile of yours is missing now

I watch the children play do they think of me

Do they remember the day that I left?

They’ve gotten on with their lives I suppose they're right

Why haven’t you done the same?

I’m sorry I left but it was beyond my control

Isn’t sad the way that heaven leaves you burning

I know you cry at night that’s why I’m here right now

Do you hear the voices saying you got to change your life?

Move on it’s the way it should be

Don’t think so much of me I’m gone why are you still holding on

I watch the children play do they think of me

Do they remember the day that I left?

They’ve gotten on with their lives I suppose they're right

Why haven’t you done the same?

Now were together in your dreams like how it used to be

Look over you shoulder there's a life waiting there for you

Let your hand slip away

Girl don’t you be afraid

I’m out of reach but your love still rides with me

The first step is the hardest you’ll see

Cause the grief of ghosts is that you’re still hanging on to me

I'm watch the children sleep they seem so at peace

Now I know now they won’t forget me

They’ve gotten on with their lives I suppose they're right

Tell me why haven’t you done the same

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Thanks to davemartyn01