Little Feat – Brides Of Jezus (Ukulele)

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Matthew stood by the wall and watched his love below

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Her pale hair came in golden rings down below her shoulders as she

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waved and slowly turned around to find the path that led her to

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the ancient gate was closed.   She said, "Matthew,

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why won't you tell me what it is you see?

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Your smile so wide, this figured grin, you look as if,

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You look as if, you're looking right through me, why won't you tell me

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How it is you see        through the darkness all around me?

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No amulets or chains will work to keep the demons from

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or hide the night-filled eyes from the Brides of Jesus

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the Brides of Jesus, the Brides of Jesus, keep 'em over me.

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Keep 'em over me, "Can't you see, on tender hooks,

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and to be pleasure-bent," his voice, it scratched the air,

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unawares."