Streams of whiskey (1984)
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1. Last night as I slept I
dreamed I was with Behan,
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I shook him by the hand and we passed the
time of day.
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When questioned
on his views on the crux of life’s philosophies,
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he had but these few clear and simple words
to say.
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I am going, I am going, any which way the wind may be blowing,
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I am going, I am going, where streams of
whiskey are flowing.
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2. I have cursed, bled and sworn, jumped bail and landed up in jail,
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life has often tried to stretch me, but the
rope always was slack.
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And now that I’ve a pile, I’ll go down to
the Chelsea,
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I’ll walk in on
my feet, but I’ll leave there on my back.
+ CHORUS +
instrumental = verse 2
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3. Oh the words that he spoke
seemed the wisest of philosophies,
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there’s nothing
ever gained by a wet thing called a tear.
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When the world is
too dark and I need the light inside of me,
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I’ll walk into a bar and drink
fifteen pints of beer. + CHORUS (2x)
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+ Where streams of whiskey
are flowing. (2x) + D - A - D - A - D
(The Pogues)