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Winchester From St Giles' Hill

from English Electric (part one) hi resolution audio by Big Big Train

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Take the path to the top of the hill
follow the trail, look to the west.
Alfred had me made (or made me again).
Others came before, to Oram’s Arbour

A river flowing from the chalkhills
through the water meadows and the open fields.
Walls were made and streets were laid down,
halls and houses, schools and churches.

The East Prospect of Winchester from the hill,
go high enough see further;
the making of England; the long song.
the story in the stones and the lie of the land.

A river flowing from the chalkhills
through the water meadows and the open fields.
Walls were made and streets were laid down
halls and houses, schools and churches.

A river flowing from the chalkhills
through the water meadows and the open fields.
All you see is set out before you
all you need is walking beside you.
Walls were made and streets were laid down
halls and houses, tunnels and bridges.
A river flowing from the chalkhills
through the water meadows and the open fields.

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from English Electric (part one) hi resolution audio, released September 3, 2012
Words and music by Greg Spawton
String arrangement by Dave Gregory

Geraldine Berreen Violin
Nick D’Virgilio Drums
Eleanor Gilchrist Violin
Dave Gregory Electric guitar
David Longdon Lead and backing vocals, flute
Danny Manners Piano, organ
Andy Poole Acoustic guitar, backing vocals
Greg Spawton Bass, classical guitar, backing vocals
Daniel Steinhardt Electric guitar
Abigail Trundle Cello
Teresa Whipple Viola

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