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Cherry on the cake

You’re the cherry on the cake
That’s taken years to bake
You came along to wake me just in time

But now I’m trundling along
With you my sweet song
Of words that both reason and rhyme

You’re the flag on the castle
Slowly carved from sand
You came along when the tide was high

Now the water is lapping
The walls are all cracking
But the flag is still flying and dry

You’re the cherry on the cake
That’s taken years to bake
I was just about to give in to solitude

But now I’m dancing again
I’m making new friends
Never thought I would be back in my prime

You’re the star atop the tree
The whole town can see
You’re the reason that they all come crowd around

And the children sit by me
Looking up with glee
They sing a sweet song and they warm the cool ground

You’re the cherry on the cake
That’s taken years to bake
You came along to wake me just in time

But now I’m trundling along
With you my sweet song
Of words that both reason and rhyme

You’ll be the earth that falls
Through six feet of dark walls
You’ll be the kind words that sound at my wake

And while there’s warmth in your breath
And the icing’s still fresh
Find your very own cherry on the cake

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from Songs of One Hundred Years​/​They'll Greet Me In Heaven Double EP, released December 16, 2013
Adam Beattie on electric guitar and vocals
Leander Lyons on electric guitar and organ
Brooke Sharkey on double bass, and backing vocals
Kit Jolliffe on drums and shaker

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Adam Beattie Scotland, UK

Scottish singer songwriter Adam Beattie has released 5 studio albums. His latest album ‘Somewhere Round The Bend’ received critical acclaim, "Uplifting reveries of love" - MOJO Magazine, "5/5 Master of powerful narratives” - RnR MAGAZINE, “8/10 “Stirring folk balladry” - THE LINE OF BEST FIT, “A very fine record, full of great moments” - RODDY HART, BBC RADIO SCOTLAND ... more

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