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Lament for Amy Lyon

by Ceri James

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Folk song about Amy Lyon.

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Now Amy Lyon was renowned for her beauty and her charm
she came from humble origins brought up on a Flintshire farm
And after her father passed away mysteriously
She went in search of the streets of gold to London City

At the tender age of sixteen she was forced to change her name
There were dubious occupations but was Emma the one to blame?
As an artist’s muse she would achieve notoriety
And later meet her greatest love he was the pride of the Royal navy

Chorus

Oh take care of me and this life I lead
I’ll be here for you but will you be there for me?
Will you be there for me?

She enchanted Lord Horatio who was the darling of the nation
though he was a married man they gave him dispensation
he loved his wife but the truth be told it was never meant to be
So he set up home to live in sin with his beloved lady

Sometimes Emma’d climb the old bell tower and stare out to the Thames
Waiting on the admiral’s ship to return again
She gave him her heart, she gave him a child and cared for his family
And the second baby who died at home she buried in secrecy

Chorus

Oh protect me and the life I lead
I’ll be here for you but will you be there for me?
Will you be there for me?

Now his Lordship was called to fight abroad to serve king and country
the last words on his dying breathe were “take care of my poor lady”
But the government ignored his wish and Emma’s health would fail
She lived and died in Calais to avoid the debtor’s jail

Chorus

Oh take care of me and the life I lead
I’ll be here for you but will you be there for me?
will you be there for me?
will you be there for me?

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released April 26, 2021
featuring Clare Portman - lead vocals
Clare Raybould - violin
Ceri James - Backing vocals and guitars
Dan Buskell - Bodhran
Produced by n0nameK!d

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Ceri James London

Ceri James grew up in Swansea South Wales and most of his family are Welsh but he was born in Fulham London and has been living in the Capital for over 20 years. He currently lives in South East London."I've had the best of both worlds." Plays a blend of rock/pop/blues/country - has released 7 studio albums - 1 EP - 4 singles. ... more

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