In the West Country ~ Written by James Harris © 2018 All Rights Reserved
Demo recorded 2022
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"In the West Country is a genuine folk song which focuses on a traditional and geographic love affair: a love affair with an elusive partner and a love affair with the West Country. The language is of the smitten, savouring every breath and getting caught up in the moment."
The Swilgate Scuttler - SLAP Magazine, December 14th 2021
Well, we were courting for a while
Sometimes I'd make her smile
But her elusive heart
I just couldn't win
So I decided to seize the day
And whisked her away
To the sweet South West
Where I longed to stay
Walking hand in hand
Through this green and pleasant land
Her heart did melt
And she was mine
Yes, she finally fell for me
Like an apple from a tree
When I kissed her tenderly
In the West Country
Oh, she finally fell for me
Beneath that apple tree
And set her passion free
In the West Country
Well, soon I got down on one knee
Now she's shacked up with me
And life's hunky dory
In the West Country
She makes scrumpy with me
With apples from our tree
And we're merry as can be
In the West Country
Yes, she finally fell for me
Like an apple from a tree
When I kissed her tenderly
In the West Country
Oh, she finally fell for me
Beneath that apple tree
And set her passion free
In the West Country
Yes, she finally fell for me
Like an apple from a tree
When I kissed her tenderly
In the West Country
Oh, she finally fell for me
Beneath that apple tree
And set her passion free
In the West Country
Oh, my heart will always be
In the West Country
And life's hunky dory
In the West Country
Yes, my heart will always be
In the West Country
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