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Dexys

Old

Release date: 1st July 1982

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"Old" is a track by Dexys, from the album Too-Rye-Ay, released 1st July 1982. Full lyrics are available below.

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Dexys

Dexys

Lyrics

Old

[Intro]

And then the same thing comes from us

And then the same thing comes from us

[Verse 1]

Old have memories to keep the cold away

What is that you say?

No sense to dwell

Old, are you ridiculed and fumed away

No attention paid?

I thought as much

Yes and the dumb patriots have their say

Only see their way

Nothing to sell

[Chorus]

And worse from us, so obvious

Preposterous, when you think

Of the time that each has spent

Words heaven sent and truly meant to show (Ooh)

[Verse 2]

Old, may I sit down here and learn today?

I'll hear all you say

I won't go away

[Chorus]

And worse from us, so obvious

Preposterous, when you think

Of the time that each has spent

Words heaven sent and truly meant to show (Ooh)

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Track details

From Too-Rye-Ay

1982
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Album
Too-Rye-Ay
Too-Rye-Ay
Dexys
22nd July 1982
Release year
1982
  1. —Dubious
  2. —Liars A to E
  3. —Reminisce (Pt. 1)
  4. —Let's Get This Straight From the Start
  5. —T.S.O.P. (12" B-Side)
  6. —Show Me (Single Version)
  7. —All in All (This One Last Wild Waltz)
  8. —Old
  9. —Jackie Wilson Said (I'm in Heaven When You Smile)
  10. —I'll Show You
  11. —Until I Believe in My Soul
  12. —Let's Make This Precious
  13. —Come On Eileen
  14. —The Celtic Soul Brothers
  15. —Plan B

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