Her man's been gone

For nearly a year

He was due home yesterday

But he ain't here



Her man's been gone

For nigh on a year

He was due home yesterday

But he ain't here



{II. Crying Town}



Down your street your crying is a well - known sound

Your street is very well known, right here in town

Your town is very famous for the little girl

Whose cries can be heard all around the world



{3. We Have A Remedy}



Fa la la la la la

Fa la la la la

Fa la la la la la

Fa la la la la



We have a remedy

You'll appreciate

No need to be so sad

He's only late



We'll bring you flowers and things

Help pass your time

We'll give him eagle's wings

Then he can fly to you



Fa la la la la la

Fa la la la la

Fa la la la la la

Fa la la la la

Fa la la la la la

Fa la la la la la



We have a remedy

Fa la la la la la la

We have a remedy

Fa la la la la la la

We have a remedy

Fa la la la la la la

We have a remedy

Fa la la la la la la



{spoken}

We have a remedy.

We have!



Little girl, why don't you stop your crying?

I'm gonna make you feel all right



{IV. Ivor The Engine Driver}



My name is Ivor

I'm an engine driver



I know him well

I know why you feel blue

Just 'cause he's late

Don't mean he'll never get through



He told me he loves you

He ain't no liar, I ain't either

So let's have a smile for an old engine driver

So let's have a smile for an old engine driver



Please take a sweet

Come take a walk with me

We'll sort it out

Back at my place, ma