Big River

Words and music by jimmy nail Walking on cobbled stones, little bits of skin and bone Jumping on the tram car for a ride I can remember then, I was just a boy of ten Hanging around the old keyside Now all the capstans and the cargo boats And stevadores are gone To where all the old ships go But memories just like the seas live on 'Cause that was when coal was king, The river a living thing And I was just a boy, but it was mine, The coaly tyne This was a big river, I want you all to know that ...
Author: tinfanide; Tags: Music Pop Britain Newcastle History Nostalgia Homeland


















