Name: The Wear County Line
Duration: P00H04M17S
Description: Looking back on a long, happy life lived in Wearside, I hope it will be my song in years to come. A mention for Mairi's Wedding, a tune we danced to at our wedding ceilidh.

The Wear County Line

from Wonderful Fairytale by Bill Jones

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Looking back on a long, happy life lived in Wearside, I hope it will be my song in years to come. A mention for Mairi's Wedding, a tune we danced to at our wedding ceilidh.

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Chorus
The train gathers speed by the Wear County Line
I'm coming home to you
I’ve been far away for a long, lonely time
I'm coming home to you

I left on this train a very long time ago
You didn't even notice I was gone
But we both had some things that we needed to get over
Did you make it too? You're coming into focus

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If I look I can see our lovers’ bench by the tree
The one where we'd talk the day away
The wood needs some mending, some love and tlc
Will you meet me there? You're coming into focus

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There's the old farmhouse where our boys became men
I can still hear them playing now
Someone's fixed the thatch, and the windows gleam again
I'll find you there? You're coming into focus

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There's the tiny chapel where my Niall’s lilies grow
Together we’ve been there for loss and joy
We danced down the aisle heel ‘fore heel and toe ‘fore toe
Will I see you there? You're coming into focus

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from Wonderful Fairytale, track released April 19, 2019
The Wear County Line - by Bill Jones (PRS)

Bill Jones - vocals, piano
Jean-Pierre Garde - violin
Anne Hills - backing vocals
Ian Stephenson - guitar, double bass
Stephen Henderson - percussion

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Bill Jones UK

Bill Jones is an acclaimed UK folksinger, songwriter and musician (piano and accordion).

New album Wonderful Fairytale was released on 1st May 2019 after a 15 year break.

Bill's previous recordings, from 2000-2003 but still fresh and relevant today, are all available here. ... more

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