Fairport Convention Lyrics of the Part V track

John Lee, your headache's growing, the cold wind's blowing

But the sea's without a ripple

John Lee, your forehead's damp, your muscles cramp

And the sea can't use a cripple

(Chorus)

John Lee, you're turning around your plate again

Oh, John Lee

John Lee, you're turning around your plate again

Oh, John Lee

John Lee's been made a freeman, his heart's a seaman

But his flesh won't make a sailor

Working in a big hotel, waiting for the bell

That's ringing for his labour

(Chorus)

John Lee, your chances are good, you better touch wood

We think things must get better

John Lee, you've a friend so true, she wants to help you

Miss Keyes has sent a letter

(Chorus)

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  • Rolling Minstrels lyrics
  • Rising for the Moon lyrics
  • Restless lyrics
  • Part Xi lyrics
  • Stranger to Himself lyrics
  • The Journeymans Grace lyrics
  • What is True lyrics
  • White Dress lyrics
  • The Widow of Westmorlands Daughter lyrics
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  • After Halloween lyrics
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  • Iron Lion lyrics
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  • Dawn lyrics
  • Part Iv lyrics
  • One More Chance lyrics
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