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Ghosts of the Old City

from Ghosts of the Old City by Christian McIvor

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©Christian McIvor 12/3/2000

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Take the road that runs past the river
Into the town, and brush past the crowd
I turn my head to see
She’s looking back at me

She’s looking back at me

The churches are empty on a Thursday afternoon,
The last train moves out of the station.
Standing in front of the door,
She’s come back for more

She's looking back at me...

Down into and over the city line
Where nothing meets more of the same
She looses her smile as she takes off her clothes,
And autumn rushes in to paint over
The ghosts of the old city.

Half a thought passes me by
Try to leave it where it came from
She can read my mind
I’m seven steps behind

She's looking back at me...

Down into and over the city line
Where nothing meets more of the same
She looses her smile as she takes off her clothes,
And autumn rushes in to paint over
The ghosts of the old city.

When it’s time to leave and it’s time to ask, “Why?”
I’ll be thinking of you with that tear in your eye
Keep on dreaming and thinking of me, ‘cause it’s
Plain to see

She's looking back at me...

Down into and over the city line
Where nothing meets more of the same
She looses her smile as she takes off her clothes,
And autumn rushes in to paint over
The ghosts of the old city.

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from Ghosts of the Old City, released April 3, 2014

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Christian McIvor Greensboro, North Carolina

Christian McIvor has been performing as a singer/songwriter since the late 1990s, performing at venues throughout New England, New York, and North Carolina. Influences include Ryan Adams, Nick Drake, Counting Crows, Bob Dylan, and Ellis Paul. He serves as a minister at College Park Church in Greensboro, NC, and his recent focus has been progressive Christian music. More info at the website below. ... more

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