Qwilleran (@qwirky)
Apr 23rd 2021, 6:06 am
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Written by Leonard Cohen, long time back.
The French section is of the English portion preceding it.
As much I would enjoy doing the French part, I would destroy it.

When they poured across the border
I was cautioned to surrender
This I could not do
I took my gun and vanished.

I have changed my name so often
I've lost my wife and children
But I have many friends
And some of them are with me now

An old woman gave us shelter
Kept us hidden in the garret
Then the soldiers came
She died without a whisper

There were three of us this morning
I'm the only one this evening
But I must go on
The frontiers are my prison

Oh, the wind, the wind is blowing
Through the graves the wind is blowing
Freedom soon will come
Then we'll come from the shadows

Les Allemands étaient chez moi
Ils me dirent, "résigne toi"
Mais je n'ai pas peur
J'ai repris mon âme
J'ai changé cent fois de nom
J'ai perdu femme et enfants
Mais j'ai tant d'amis
J'ai la France entière
Un vieil homme dans un grenier
Pour la nuit nous a caché
Les Allemands l'ont pris
Il est mort sans surprise

Oh, the wind, the wind is blowing
Through the graves the wind is blowing
Freedom soon will come
Then we'll come from the shadows

Len: @qwirky .. Don't blame you for not trying the French bit Rich, but the rest of it was great.
Apr 23rd 2021, 7:07 am Report
John Jenson: @qwirky Great sing here Richard I much enjoyed it man.
Apr 23rd 2021, 9:09 am Report
Peter Abbott: @qwirky Hi Richard, Cool song and some Smooth voclas from you. Regards, Peter
Apr 23rd 2021, 12:10 pm Report
Jerry: : @qwirky You perform his songs masterfully!
Apr 23rd 2021, 1:42 pm Report
Cash: @qwirky ,, sad but true for to many, and will be true for to many more.... a great sing Richard,, love it.. super awesome
Apr 23rd 2021, 2:35 pm Report
admin: @qwirky What a Fantastic one from you Q. Loved my listen ❤
Apr 23rd 2021, 9:47 pm Report
Stan: @qwirky loved this my friend
Apr 24th 2021, 3:32 am Report
Bev: @qwirky Hi Q. You have done a wonderful job here my friend. Loved my listen today. ♥♫
Apr 25th 2021, 7:57 am Report
Dee Fontaine: @qwirky Good afternoon Rich. Please forgive me for not coming by sooner. My mind forgets. I absolutely love your interpretation with this song. I'm so glad you posted very well done piece of work dear heart. Bravo! A wonderful rendition. Simply marvelous indeed. Full of passion & emotion came from your beautiful vocals. Loved my listen, my dear friend. Love, Dee xoxoLove, Dee xoxo!
Apr 25th 2021, 1:01 pm Report