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Calico Skies (Live / 2002)

Release date: 17th March 2003

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"Calico Skies (Live / 2002)" is a track by Paul McCartney, from the album Back in the World, released 17th March 2003. Full lyrics are available below. Dork has published 6 articles about Paul McCartney.

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Calico Skies (Live / 2002)

[Verse 1]

It was written that I would love you

From the moment I opened my eyes

And the minute when I first saw you

Gave me life under calico skies

[Chorus]

I will hold you for as long as you'd like

I'll hold you for the rest of my life

[Verse 2]

Always looking for ways to love you

Never failing to fight at your side

While the angels of love protect us

From the inner most secrets we hide

[Chorus]

I'll hold you for as long as you'd like

I'll hold you for the rest of my life

[Verse 3]

Long live all of us crazy soldiers

Who were born under calico skies

May we never be called to handle

All the weapons of war we despise

[Chorus]

I'll hold you for as long as you'd like

I'll hold you for the rest of my life

I'll hold you for as long as you'd like

I'll love you for the rest of my

For the rest of my life

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2003

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