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Roll Back the Clouds.

Lyrics and Vocals: Irish folk singer/songwriter, the late Co. Kerry born Christie Hennessy (Edward Christopher Ross 1945–2007).
Interesting to note: Cristie’s 1992 release ‘The Rehearsal’ outsold Irish rock band ‘U2’ here in Ireland.

Roll Back the Clouds.

I’ve been sitting here so long, for you to hear my song,
And all you want to know, have I been on the radio,
Who’s the biggest star I’ve seen, what is my favourite scene,
And if I get the job would I sing on Mars.
Yes Sir I would sing on Mars, I’d play upon a star,
I’d sing songs of the Sun and when my job was done,
I would say I love you so, I’d like to play one more,
Just to all young lovers, for the road.
Tell me Son, yeah just how far,
I need to go to be a star.
I have known my highs and lows, I’ve worked in every show,
I’ve played in every town, and brought some houses down,
The critics never noticed me, I’m not a star you see,
And yet I give my heart to every part.
I would stand for hours and hours, I’d wade through sun and showers,
With my dancing shoes and my dreams and views,
I’d walk upon an empty stage with one light in my face,
To be told don’t phone us, but we’ll phone you.
Tell me Son, yeah just how far,
I need to go to be a star.
Every day the same old scenes, the same old happenings,
A hundred miles of shows and just no place to go,
And when your luck has all run out, you’re asked to take a bow,
You’ve just stolen the show but now you’re on your own.
Yes Sir I would sing on Mars,
My dream scene is me the star,
Me a star,
I am a star.

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