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lyrics

Oh, Magpie, stole a night from him
It glittered, shined in his mind
Of what could have been
Oh, Magpie, one for sorrow they say
He’s no superstitious man
But she stole the night away
Stole his night away

Oh, Magpie, wrote a song with him
The chacker, chacker of her keys
Made sweet love melodies
Oh, Magpie, their innocence long gone
But then they found to their surprise
They were virgins all along

She asked if he could keep a secret
He hopes he’s not spilled those beans
She said he shared his name with the Devil
But he salutes the general

Oh, Magpie, they staggered to her nest
It was fine and most sublime
And for that he felt blessed
Oh, Magpie, she gave a night to him
Now was it one of more to come?
Well let’s just wait and see
Let’s wait and see

She asked if he could keep a secret
He hopes he’s not spilled those beans
She said he shared his name with the Devil
But he salutes the general

Ba ba ba da ba ba da da

He can keep a secret
He won’t spill no beans
Shares his name with the Devil
But salutes the general

He can keep a secret
He won’t spill no beans
Shares his name with the Devil
But salutes the general
‘Good morning general’

Ba ba ba da ba ba da da [etc.]

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from Tell the Worry Dolls, released January 1, 2011

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Ady Johnson is a singer-songwriter from Colchester, Essex. His influences are diverse - the melodic writing of The Beatles, the character studies of Ray Davies and the guitar virtuosity of troubadours such as John Martyn and Bert Jansch, all find their way into his mix.

‘He’s damn good live!’ - Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6 Music
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