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John Cope Lyrics — Talk Talk | Dork

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John Cope Lyrics

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John Cope

From I Believe In You1988

Written by Mark Hollis, Tim Friese-Greene

Produced by Tim Friese-Greene

Lyrics

John Cope

[Verse 1] Weapons at my feet Some kind of living Weapons at my feet Some kind of living [Verse 2] Beggar sits to plead Some kind of giving Beggar sits to plead Some kind of giving

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About this track

"John Cope" is a song by Talk Talk from the album I Believe In You, released in 1988. The song was written by Mark Hollis, Tim Friese-Greene. It was produced by Tim Friese-Greene.

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