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Cornfield

[Lal Waterson, Oliver Knight]

This song was sung by Lal Waterson and accompanied by Oliver Knight, guitars, and Troy Donockley, whistle, on the album Once in a Blue Moon.

Cover Versions

1. Christine Collister, Jacqui McShee & Helen Watson, vocals on
   Christine Collister: Songbird (1999)
2. Nancy Elizabeth on Migrating Bird: The Songs of Lal Waterson (2007)
3. James Yorkston & The Big Eyes Family Players on Analogue Catalogue Sessions (2009)

Lyrics

In a cornfield, Ellie and me,
gathering speed, did a cartwheel.

Lay her with me, before life leaves us.
Good as we feel now, head over heels in love.

Before the wounds bleed, and whilst the deed feels good.
Before the reaper gathers us up.

Lay her with me, before life leaves us.
Good as we feel now, head over heels in love.