Oliver James

On the way to your brother's house in the valley, dear
 By the river bridge a cradle floating beside me
 In the whitest water on the banks against the stone
 You will lift his body from the shore and bring him home
 Oliver James, washed in the rain, no longer
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 Oliver James, washed in the rain, no longer
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 On the kitchen table that your grandfather did make
 You and your delicate way will slowly clean his fate
 And you will remember when you rehearsed the actions of
 An innocent and anxious mother full of anxious love
 Oliver James, washed in the rain, no longer
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 Oliver James, washed in the rain, no longer
 
 Walk with me down the beach and through the valley floor
 Love for the one you know more
 
 La-na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na
 Love for the one you know more
 Back we go to your brother's house emptier my dear
 The sound of ancient voices ringing soft upon your ear
 Oliver James, washed in the rain, no longer
 Oliver James, washed in the rain, no longer