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Gerry Rafferty
Life Goes On
Because

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Because

Release date: 30th November 2009

From Life Goes On

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About This Track

"Because" is a track by Gerry Rafferty, from the album Life Goes On, released 30th November 2009. Full lyrics are available below.

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Gerry Rafferty

Gerry Rafferty

Lyrics

Because

Ah, because the world is round, it turns me 'round

Because the world is round

Ah, because the wind is high, it blows my mind

Because the wind is high

Ah, love is old, love is new

Love is all, love is you

Because the sky is blue, it makes me cry

Because the sky is blue

Ah

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From Life Goes On

2009

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27th November 2009

Release year

2009

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