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John North
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Singer/Songwriter
John North was released on October 19, 2009 by Lumi OMP as a part of the album Clatter O' Clogs
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Release DateOctober 19, 2009
LabelLumi OMP
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM152

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Lyrics

Oh, my name's John North from south of the Forth
In the land of three rivers, I dwell
In the steelworks and pits, I've worked with me mates
Not a bad word against them I'll tell
They're the best bunch of lads and I'll tell you for why
If they thought it would help you, they'd jump in the Tyne
In the land of three rivers, I'm longing to be
Where the Tyne, Wear and Tees meet the North rolling sea
From Carlisle to Dover, from Bristol to Hulva
And every town in between
I'm known in them all by my accent and gall
And friendship to Pope and Queen
I've got lots of friends, aye, but still, lordy no
I'm a means to their ends when the going gets rough
In the land of three rivers, I'm longing to be
Where the Tyne, Wear and Tees meet the North rolling sea
In centuries gone, our ancestral home
Lay prey to the Romans and Danes
But Hadrian knew and Odin did too
That the north-east was no place for games
They tried to enslave us but all efforts failed
While the strength of Saint Aidan and Hildegard prevailed
In the land of three rivers, I'm longing to be
Where the Tyne, Wear and Tees meet the North rolling sea
We work hard, we play hard, as hard as we toil
We drink the best ale in the land
Our roots nestled deep in Northumbrian soil
Our branches akin outstretched hand
When loneliness takes you and dampens your song
If you meet up with John North, you'll not go far wrong
In the land of three rivers, I'm longing to be
Where the Tyne, Wear and Tees meet the North rolling sea
In the land of three rivers, I'm longing to be
Where the Tyne, Wear and Tees meet the North rolling sea
Written by: The Houghton Weavers
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