>James Blunt, Tears And Rain

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How I wish I could surrender my soul;
Shed the clothes that become my skin;
See the liar that burns within my needing.
How I wish I’d chosen darkness from cold.
How I wish I had screamed out loud,
Instead I’ve found no meaning.

I guess it’s time I run far, far away; find comfort in pain,
All pleasure’s the same: it just keeps me from trouble.
Hides my true shape, like Dorian Gray.
I’ve heard what they say, but I’m not here for trouble.
It’s more than just words: it’s just tears and rain.

How I wish I could walk through the doors of my mind;
Hold memory close at hand,
Help me understand the years.
How I wish I could choose between Heaven and Hell.
How I wish I would save my soul.
I’m so cold from fear.

I guess it’s time I run far, far away; find comfort in pain,
All pleasure’s the same: it just keeps me from trouble.
Hides my true shape, like Dorian Gray.
I’ve heard what they say, but I’m not here for trouble.
Far, far away; find comfort in pain.
All pleasure’s the same: it just keeps me from trouble.
It’s more than just words: it’s just tears and rain.

ahhh..
tears and rain
(x2)

Far, far away; find comfort in pain.
All pleasure’s the same: it just keeps me from trouble.
It’s more than just words:
it’s just tears and rain.

 

>James Blunt, 1973

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Simona
You’re getting older
Your journey’s been
Etched on your skin

Simona
Wish I had known that
What seemed so strong
Has been and gone

I would call you up every Saturday night
And we both stayed out ’til the morning light
And we sang, “Here we go again
And though time goes by
I will always be
In a club with you
In 1973
Singing “Here we go again

Simona
Wish I was sober
So I could see clearly now
The rain has gone

Simona
I guess it’s over
My memory plays our tune
The same old song

I would call you up every Saturday night
And we both stayed out ’til the morning light
And we sang, “Here we go again
And though time goes by
I will always be
In a club with you
In 1973
Singing “Here we go again

I would call you up every Saturday night
And we both stayed out ’til the morning light
And we sang, “Here we go again
And though time goes by
I will always be
In a club with you
In 1973
Singing “Here we go again

I would call you up every Saturday night
And we both stayed out ’til the morning light
And we sang, “Here we go again
And though time goes by
I will always be
In a club with you
In 1973
Singing “Here we go again

And though time goes by
I will always be
In a club with you
In 1973

 

>James Blunt, You’re Beautiful

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My life is brilliant.

My life is brilliant
my life is pure
I saw an angel
of that I’m sure,
She smiled at me on the subway,
she was with another man
but I won’t lose any sleep on that
cause I got a plan.

You’re beautiful
You’re beautiful
You’re beautiful, it’s true
I saw your face in a crowded place
And I don’t know what to do
cause I’ll never be with you.

Yes she caught my eye,
as I walked on by
she could see from my face
that I was flying high
and I don’t think that I’ll see her again
but we shared a moment
that will last til the end.

You’re beautiful
You’re beautiful
You’re beautiful it’s true
I saw your face in a crowded place
And I don’t know what to do
cause I’ll never be with you.

Lalalalalala Lalalalalala Lalalalala La

You’re beautiful
You’re beautiful
You’re beautiful it’s true
There must be an angel with a smile on her face
when she thought up that I should be with you.
But it’s to time face the truth,
cause I’ll never be with you

 

>James Blunt, Out Of My Mind

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Judging by the look on the organ-grinder,
He’ll judge me by the fact that my face don’t fit.
It’s touching that the monkey sits on my shoulder.
He’s waiting for the day when he gets me,
But I don’t need no alibi – I’m a puppet on a string.
I just need this stage to be seen.
We all need a pantomime to remind us what is real.
Hold my eye and know what it means.

Coz I’m, I’m out of my mind.
I’m out of my mind (x7)

Judging by the look on the organ-grinder,
He’ll judge me by the fact that my face don’t fit.
It’s touching that the monkey sits on my shoulder.
He’s waiting for the day when he gets me,
But I won’t be your concubine – I’m a puppet not a whore.
I just need this stage to be seen.
Will you be a friend of mine to remind me what is real?
Hold my heart and see that it bleeds.

Coz I’m, I’m out of my mind.
I’m out of my mind (x3)
Coz I’m, I’m out of my mind.
I’m out of my mind (x7)

da da da da dadadada
repeat and fade to end

 

>James Blunt, Same Mistake

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Saw the world turning in my sheets and once again I cannot sleep.
Walk out the door and up the street; look at the stars beneath my feet.
Remember rights that I did wrong, so here I go.
Hello, hello. There is no place I cannot go.
My mind is muddy but my heart is heavy. Does it show?
I lose the track that loses me, so here I go.
And so I sent some men to fight, and one came back at dead of night.
Said he’d seen my enemy. Said he looked just like me,
So I set out to cut myself and here I go.
I’m not calling for a second chance,
I’m screaming at the top of my voice.
Give me reason but don’t give me choice.
‘Cause I’ll just make the same mistake again.
And maybe someday we will meet, and maybe talk and not just speak.
Don’t buy the promises ’cause, there are no promises I keep.
And my reflection troubles me, so here I go.
I’m not calling for a second chance,
I’m screaming at the top of my voice.
Give me reason but don’t give me choice.
‘Cause I’ll just make the same mistake,
I’m not calling for a second chance,
I’m screaming at the top of my voice.
Give me reason but don’t give me choice.
‘Cause I’ll just make the same mistake again.
Saw the world turning in my sheets and once again I cannot sleep.
Walk out the door and up the street; look at the stars.
Look at the stars fall down.
And wonder where did I go wrong.

 

>James Blunt, I Really Want You

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Many prophets preach on bended knee
Many clerics wasted wine
Do the bloodied sheets
On those cobbled streets
Mean I have wasted time

Are there silver shores on paradise?
Can I come in from the cold?
I killed a man in a far away land
My enemy I’m told

I really want you to really want me
But I really don’t know if you can do that
I know you want to know I tried
But I know it’s so hard for you to do that
And time’s running out as often it does
And often dictates if you can’t do that
Fate can’t break this feeling inside
That’s burning up through my veins

I really want you
I really want you
I really want you now

No matter what I say or do
The message isn’t getting through
And you’re listening to the sound
Of my breaking heart

I really want you
I really want you

Is a poor man rich in solitude?
Or will mother earth complain
Did the beggar pray for a sunny day but
Lady luck for rain

They say a million people bow and scrape
To an effigy of gold
As so life begin
And the ship we’re in
And history unfold

I really want you to really want me
But I really don’t know if you can do that (I really want you)
I know you want to know what’s right
But I know it’s so hard for you to do that (I really want you)
And time’s running out as often it does
And often dictates that you can’t do that
Fate can’t break this feeling inside (now)
That’s burning up through my veins

I really want you
I really want you
I really want you now

No matter what I say or do
The message isn’t getting through
And you’re listening to the sound
Of my breaking heart
No matter what I say or do
The message isn’t getting through
And you’re listening to the sound
Of my breaking heart

 

>James Blunt, Annie

>Annie, you had your dream on the bright lights
I thought I saw your photograph
and its such a laugh, in a magazine
Did it all come true?

then Annie, you were made for the big time
They said you were a star to be
In the NME
But the walls came tumbling down down, they go down on me

Annie you’re a star
You’re just not going very far
And all the world will know your name
And you’ll be famous as you are
‘Cause I’ll sing for you

Annie, would it be nice to be recognized?
Did you practise your autograph?
But then no one’s asked
And it’s such a shame
Your dreams are crumbling

Annie, why aren’t you big in limelight?
‘Cause I thought that you said you’d be
A celebrity several years ago
But it all came tumbling down down, they go down on me

Annie you’re a star
You’re just not going very far
And all the world will know your name
And you’ll be famous as you are
‘Cause I’ll sing for you

Annie you’re a star
You’re just not going very far
And all the world will know your name
And you’ll be famous as you are
‘Cause I’ll sing for you

Annie you’re a star
You’re just not going very far
And all the world will know your name
And you’ll be famous as you are
‘Cause I’ll sing for you

 

>James Blunt, Billy

>Billy’s leaving today (don’t know where he’s going).
Holds his head in disgrace (he can’t escape the truth).
He knows the price that he’s paid.
He admits that it’s too late to admit that he’s afraid.

Tomorrow comes. Sorrow becomes his soul mate.
The damage is done. The prodigal son is too late.
Old doors are closed but he’s always open,
To relive time in his mind.
Oh Billy.

Billy’s leaving today (don’t know where he’s going).
He’s got lines on his face (they tell the story of his pain).
He accepts it’s his fate.
He admits it took too long to admit that he was wrong.

Tomorrow comes. Sorrow becomes his soul mate.
The damage is done. The prodigal son is too late.
Old doors are closed but he’s always open,
To relive time in his mind.
Oh Billy.

Once he was a lover sleeping with another.
Now he’s just known as a cheat.
And he wish he’d had a mirror; looked a little clearer.
Seen into the eyes of the weak.
(x2)

Tomorrow comes. Sorrow becomes his soul mate.
The damage is done. The prodigal son is too late.
Old doors are closed but he’s always open,
To relive time in his mind.
Oh Billy.