Lyrics: John Hackett & Sara Bloodworth ......Music and Vocals: John Hackett
Lyrics
FOR A SILVER HALF A CROWN
Lyrics: John Hackett & Sara Bloodworth
Music & Vocals: John Hackett
© 2010
Verse I
She'd go down to the Black Raven
When the sailors returned from sea
Down by the docks where they'd gather
To quench their thirst and fulfill their need.
Chorus
A Tattered dress of lace and Irish ribbon
Made clear the intentions of a woman
There was a hungry child home on the hillside
So for a silver half a crown she'd sell her pride
Verse II
In '43 along that Irish Sea coast
A single mother had no other way
When all alone, with her grief and sorrow
She'd let the tears wash Her guilt away
Chorus
A Tattered dress of lace and Irish ribbon
Made clear the intentions of a woman
There was a hungry child home on the hillside
So for a silver half a crown she'd sell her pride
Verse III
The years did pass her child grew strong and fast
But time began to take its toll
That lonely life she lived with sordid secrets held within
Left her heart and mind in a battle for control
Bridge
Until she found her self one day
In a place where people pray
Could a silver half a crown buy back Her soul
Her tears were washed away when a loving voice did say
I paid that price for you long ago.
Final Chorus:
A flowing gown of white with golden ribbon
She wears now through eternity
There's a happy home waiting on the other side
Where no silver half a crown
Where no silver half a crown
Where no silver half a crown can buy her pride