Forgive the boy

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Forgive the boy

clumsy steps and eager eyes
tin soldiers fall
who are we to criticise
our brother nature’s call

forgive the boy
life’s a lonely ride
forgive the boy
life’s a lovely ride

cigarettes and mock-shy smiles
tomorrow’s everywhere
he looks down at his shoes and lies
but I don’t really care

forgive the boy
life’s a lonely ride
forgive the boy
life’s a lovely ride

fill his head with foolish things
give him what he takes {give him what he takes}
ease his heart with warmer lies {what he takes}
hold him when he aches {what he takes}
hold him when he aches {ah, what he takes}

– fluty solo

steady hands, world-weary eyes
there’s a part that he can’t hide
and I would spend eternity
to keep the kid inside

forgive the boy
life’s a lonely ride
forgive the boy
life’s a lovely ride

forgive the boy
life’s a lonely ride
forgive the boy
life’s a lonely ride

forgive the boy
aah
forgive the boy
oh-ye-aah [etc.]
forgive the boy