Levellers – Family lyrics

[chorus] Family (x2) [verse] There’s murder and conspiracy Hangin’ over me Down in the place I used to call home Hangin’ rope around me To dangle from a tree Down in the place I used to call home Now in this place of misery There’s little opportunity Down in the place I used to call home ‘Cause only thieves and robbers drag Wild on the other side Down in the place I used to call home [Hook] ‘Cause I wasn’t where I knew I ought to be Cradled in the arms of a wife and lover Somebody shouted ‘run for cover’ When they came For my [chorus] Family (x2) [bridge 1] Sirens and cars Hold the eternal dam Silenced we are [verse] I took a chance at being free Now uniforms are breaking me Down in the place I used to call home ‘Cause mercy’s just a memory For people like you and me Down in the place I used to call home [Hook] ‘Cause I wasn’t where I knew I ought to be Cradled in the arms of a wife and lover Somebody shouted ‘run for cover’ When they came For my [chorus] Family (x2) [bridge 2] Where are they dragging me now? Where are they dragging me now? [bridge 1] Sirens and cars Hold the eternal dam Silenced we are (Oh!) (vocalizing melody) [chorus] Family (x4) Explain Request ×

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