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Ghost Story Lyrics — John Cale | Dork

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John Cale
Ghost Story Lyrics

Lyrics

Ghost Story

From Vintage Violence1969

Written by John Cale

Produced by John Cale, Lewis Merenstein

Lyrics

Ghost Story

It was 7 o'clock in the morning Too late to handle the day At home, it was only 2:30 The skin on my wrists turning gray Stood up, wished us good luck He changed his attitudes twice The box in the corner shivered in fear He was tired and hungry for days The next year she bought a new stomach From Liverpool made in Detroit Constantly passing old matches Some sentries and millionaires Who did? Gallagher did The same old thing every time Gave up, more empty cups They were tired and hungry for nights It made life a little easier To have Holland on the run It didn't take that long to forget her My old man and his gun Rushed out, lions about Wasting away on advice A hundred and three, 400 or more It'll haunt you for the rest of your life

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About this track

"Ghost Story" is a song by John Cale from the album Vintage Violence, released in 1969. The song was written by John Cale. It was produced by John Cale, Lewis Merenstein.

John Cale profile →Vintage Violence album →Track profile →

Track 10 of 13Columbia/Legacy

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Lewis Merenstein— 28 credits as producer →
John Cale— 682 credits as songwriter & producer →

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