Traditional Graffiti is at heart an acoustic band. However, in moments of indulgence, sometimes we let our electric side take over. So here is the heavier electric mix of ‘Come In Come In’, featuring Mr Fender’s legendary Telecaster.
lyrics
COME IN COME IN
COME IN COME IN YOU TRAVELLERS ALL / THAT MOVE BY LAND OR SEA
THE NIGHT HAS COME THE DAY IS DONE / SIT DOWN AND TAKE YOUR EASE
THE SKY IS BLACK /THE COLD DOTH CRACK, / BUT HERE A FIRE BURNS BRIGHT
COME IN COME AND / TURN YOUR BACK / UPON THE STORMY NIGHT
COME IN COME IN YOU TRAVELLERS ALL / THERE’S PLENTY HERE TO SPARE
WE’VE TALES AND TUNES TO LIFT THE GLOOM / AND DRIVE AWAY DULL CARE
THE STORM AND WIND CANNOT GET IN / AND SHADOWS FLEE FROM LIGHT
COME IN COME IN OUT OF THE WIND / SECURE FROM WINTERS BITE
Chorus
And Oh / and Oh / we’ll pass the Wassail bowl
Inside it’s safe and warm / Outside its dark and cold.
COME IN COME IN AND LET US SING / WE’LL MAKE THE RAFTERS QUAKE
THE GUITAR STRINGS, THE BELLOWS, & / THE DRUM ‘N’ STRUM WILL SHAKE
THERE ARE NO LAWS INSIDE THESE DOORS / BUT THOSE TO MAKE YOU LAUGH
COME IN COME IN A FIRE ROARS / COME SIT BEFORE THE HEARTH
THE LORDS ALL IN THEIR GILDED HALLS / THEY DRINK FROM CUPS OF GOLD
WHILST WE POOR BEGGARS AT THE DOOR / MUST SHIVVER IN THE COLD
WE DON’T NEED SCRAPES FROM OFF THEIR PLATES / NOR CRUMBS FROM OFF THE FLOOR
COME IN COME IN A WELCOME WAITS / AND WHO COULD ASK FOR MORE?
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