Christy Moore – Veronica (Guitar)

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In the broad daylight of a Summer’s day,

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On the Cork to Dublin motorway.

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Suddenly the singing birds,

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Were startled in their song.

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In the quiet of that moment,

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Our world went out of kilter.

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In that split second,

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Veronica was gone.

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But you will never silence her,

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Your story will be written,

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Her spirit won’t rest easy,

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Until her job is done.

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With fists and boots you broke her bones,

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You gunned her down at home,

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But as soon as she was able, 

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She faced you once again.

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Veronica, Veronica, Veronica, warrior woman,

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Veronica, Veronica, Veronica,

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I offer you this song.

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You who made the phone call,

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And you who took the message down,

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You who hired the hit men,

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And you who hatched the plan,

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You who drew the money down,

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And you who paid it over,

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You who remain silent,

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You are guilty, every one.

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Veronica, Veronica, Veronica, warrior woman,

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Veronica, Veronica, Veronica,

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I offer you this song.

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In the broad daylight of a Summer’s day,

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On the Cork to Dublin motorway.

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In that split second,

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Veronica was gone.