Words and music by Andrew Dutney
Written in Scotland, 1982
lyrics
There are no strings
We're really flying
If we should falter
We'd really fall
There are no strings
It's what we wanted
So, this is freedom after all
We'd had a plan:
I'd have an office
I'd have a briefcase
And a weekly rail pass
They'd call me "Mister"
And make me coffee
And I'd be happy
Like all the rest
We'd had a plan:
Start with a wedding
Move on to mortgage
And then to babies
We'd had a plan
And then we didn't
And it's that simple
It's that hard
It's hand to mouth
It's heads together
It's prayer and patience
And perseverance
It's on the outside
A little foolish
But on the inside
So very rich
credits
from Eight Songs,
released June 1, 1987
Andrew Dutney: Vocal and guitar
Peter Stewart: Piano
Sean Kennedy: Bass
Robin Hays: Drum programming
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