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The Farthest Point

from Moorscape - Album by John Reed

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THE FARTHEST POINT tells the story of the death of the Drover. It is left to the imagination what age he reached. In fact he may have died quite young. He settles by the roadside at the point on his journey that is as far from where he started out as it is from his destination. The song mixes his sadness and reflection with the relief that he feels of no longer having to suffer the hardships of his life.

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THE FARTHEST POINT

Sitting on the weathered stones
Cold and damp, chilled to the bone
Watching as a falcon flies
Distant in the sky

There won’t be any shelter here
On the moor throughout the year
Turning back or moving on
Seems better than to stay

So lay down,
Lay down and calm your soul
Slip away
For your story to be told

Sweetest dreams inside your head
A fire, a wash, a well-made bed
A change of clothes, a place of peace
Far from where you lie

The hours pass, you try to stand
A willing mind but your body’s done
Rising up to tumble down
To your final resting place

So lay down,
Lay down and calm your soul
Slip away
For your story to be told

Hours go by through blackened skies
The morning greets a passer by
Who lays your bones across his gig
To carry you back, where you lived

Tears of sadness, tears run dry
Your body lies, your spirit flies
For younger folk to take the reins,
The toil, the sweat, the pain

So lay down,
Lay down and calm your soul
Slip away
For your story to be told

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from Moorscape - Album, track released April 4, 2016
JOHN REED: Cittern, Spanish Guitar, 12 String Guitar, Vocals
KIERAN HEANEY: Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar
RAJENDRA JADEJA: Tabla
HEYGAMAL: Additional Vocals, Production
EMMA PERRY: Additional Vocals

© Lyrics and music to all songs copyright John Reed 2016. All Rights Reserved

All recordings © and ℗ ND4PRM 2016

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John Reed Berwick Upon Tweed, UK

John is a Blackpool born singer-songwriter and radio show host whose songs cover themes of social injustice, environment, politics, love, & life

Music is never more important than in difficult times. Therefore, all downloads on this site are provided on a "Pay What You Can Afford" (PWYCA) basis. Merchandise is available at the prices stated.

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