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AUSFÜHRENDE KÜNSTLER:INNEN
Steve Hackett
Steve Hackett
Gitarre
Christine Townsend
Christine Townsend
Geige
Gary OToole
Gary OToole
Schlagzeug
Nick Beggs
Nick Beggs
Bass
Rob Townsend
Rob Townsend
Pfeife
Roger King
Roger King
Tasteninstrumente
Steven Wilson
Steven Wilson
Stimme und Gesang
KOMPOSITION UND LIEDTEXT
Mike Rutherford
Mike Rutherford
Songwriter:in
Peter Gabriel
Peter Gabriel
Songwriter:in
Steve Hackett
Steve Hackett
Songwriter:in
Phil Collins
Phil Collins
Songwriter:in
Tony Banks
Tony Banks
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Lyrics

The scattered pages of a book by the sea Held by the sand, washed by the waves A shadow forms cast by a cloud, Skimming by as eyes of the past, but the rising tide Absorbs them effortlessly claiming They told of one who tired of all singing, "Praise him, praise hi." "We heed not flatterers," he cried, "By our command, waters retreat, Show my power, halt at my feet," But the cause was lost, Now cold winds blow For from the north overcast ranks advance Fear of the storm accusing with rage and scorn The waves surround the sinking throne Singing "Crown him, crown him," "Those who love our majesty show themselves!" All bent their knees But he forced a smile even though His hopes lay dashed where offerings fell (where they fell). "Nothing can my peace destroy as long as none smile" More opened ears and opened eyes, And soon they dared to laugh See a little man with his face turning red Though his story's often told you can tell he's dead.
Writer(s): Peter Brian Gabriel, Phillip David Charles Collins, Michael Rutherford, Steve Hackett, Anthony George Banks Lyrics powered by www.musixmatch.com
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