'THE LYRICS: 1956 TO THE PRESENT' out November 2nd
In this extraordinary book, with unparalleled candour, Paul recounts his life and art through the prism of 154 songs from all stages of his career.
Edited and Introduced by Paul Muldoon
Published 2nd November, 2021
Movement IV - Father - 'Hey Wait A Minute, You Didn't Tell Me' (Shanty)
Paul McCartney
CHORUS (mourners)
Father, Father.
Father, Father.
CHIEF MOURNER
O Father, you have given
Time to your children.
You will look after
Those in your care.
WOMEN'S CHORUS (mourners)
We beg you
Look after us.
Father, Father.
CHIEF MOURNER
Father.
WOMEN'S CHORUS
Into the future,
In ever-growing circles,
CHIEF MOURNER
You will be there,
And your spirit will keep us moving
In the right direction.
FULL CHORUS (mourners)
(Ah)
O Father, you have given
Time to your children.
You will look after
Those in your care.
Into the future,
In ever-growing circles,
You will be there.
CHIEF MOURNER
And your spirit will keep us moving
In the right direction.
TRUMPET SOLO
CHIEF MOURNER
You will be there.
CHIEF MOURNER and CHORUS
And your spirit will keep us moving
In the right direction.
*Lyrics taken from the whole of Movement IV - Father
