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Little Things

from Old Ghosts In The Water by SJ McArdle

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Scylla and Charybdis: the pull of the sea on one side, the fear of losing a lover’s faith on the other. Head bound for Liverpool, heart still in Drogheda.

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There is a ship down on the quay
And it sails today at noon
There is work waiting for me
And a berth for Liverpool
If I thought that you would wait for me
I would be happier to go
But I’ve been fooled before by kisses sweet
And a soft word whispered low

There will be too much time to think
On the wine-dark, angry foam
Oh the soft fingers of doubt
Will you wait? Will you roam?
Did I offer love far too fast?
Or maybe not quite quick enough?
Either way it’s too late now, my heart is in your hands
Be you gentle, be you rough

It’s the little things that give you away
Even you can’t believe half of what you say
And real, real love would only get in your way

People like you
I should have known
You don’t really fall in love
And your heart remains your own

It’s the little things that give you away
Even you can’t believe half of what you say
And real, real love would only get in your way

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from Old Ghosts In The Water, released July 1, 2022
Written by SJ McArdle

SJ – lead vocal, high string guitar, EBow, 6 and 12 string acoustic guitars
Carol – harmony vocal
John – harmony vocal
Trevor – double bass
Dermot – accordion

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SJ McArdle Drogheda, Ireland

SJ McArdle is an Irish songwriter and musician who has toured internationally, had several songs in movies and has released four solo albums.

He is known in part for his former work with Kern and with Long Woman's Grave with Nuala Kennedy & Trevor Hutchinson.

“Bravo for an artist who has taken contemporary Irish music to parts it far too seldom reaches” – Hot Press

Artist photos: Brian Connolly ... more

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