The Whisky Priests 'Workhorse' Markthalle, Hamburg 10.10.98 (Part 9 of 13)

The Whisky Priests performing 'Workhorse' live at Markthalle, Hamburg on 10th October 1998. Taken from '"Here Come The Ranting Lads" - Live!' video on Whippet Records WPTV18 1999 (Part 9 of 13).

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The Whisky Priests line-up on this video clip:
Gary Miller - Lead Vocals, Electric Rhythm Guitar
Glenn Miller - Accordion
Hugh Bradley - Electric Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
Andy Tong - Bass, Backing Vocals
Cozy Dixon - Drums
WORKHORSE

Out across the cold grey fields
Like a monument to the damned
He ploughs the fields and scatters
The good seed on the land
And in the evening when the sun goes down
And the whole world is asleep
He carries on with one last shift
To earn his mind some peace

He suffers all the taunts and jibes
Of the cruel ploughboy lads
As they idle all their time away
Though there's money to be had
He carries on regardless
Though his back is bruised and sore
His heart beats faster than a train
And his lungs are clogged and slow

This old workhorse will work 'til he drops
When his work is all done, he refuses to stop
When he's put out to pasture will he finally be free
Will his body and mind at last feel relief

He no longer heeds the danger signs
He no longer hears the warning chimes
Deaf, dumb and blind, just the straight line ahead
Driving him on 'til he drops down dead

Out across the cold grey fields
Like a monument to the damned
He ploughs the fields and scatters
The good seed on the land
And in the evening when the sun goes down
And the whole world is asleep
He carries on with one last shift
To earn his mind some peace

Now who will hold him close and weep
In their deepest thoughts his love to keep
And ease his body from dusk 'til dawn
This self-made martyr with his crown of thorns

(Gary Miller)

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