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The Regifting Blues

from The Regifting Blues by The Ragged Flags

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Now Christmas Day is dawning and
It’s time to open up your gifts
But the things that you’re receiving
Could you give them any shorter shrift?

‘Cause I wrapped up all my love and left it right at your feet
But to my amazement you then asked to see the receipt
And you disregarded effort un-benevolently
Oh I never dreamed the thing you’d be returning was me

I got the re (re) regifting blues
I got the re (re) regifting blues

You didn’t use to seem ungrateful
Though your friends would tell me all the time
How they would buy you special presents
And just watch you pass them down the line

All the thoughtless things you bought me which I took with a smile
All the jokey Christmas jumpers that were totally vile
All the times I choked back all my disappointment and grief
It’s not the thought that counts it’s you that wants to count the money

I got the re (re) regifting blues
I got the re (re) regifting blues

Now Christmas Day is dawning and
It’s time to open up the door
I’ll be walking out for Christmas
And you won’t be seeing me no more

‘Cause the warranty’s expired on the love in your heart
But I guarantee tomorrow is a brand new start
And I’m sure you’ll find someone to boost your sense of yourself
But for my part baby I’ll just put you back on the shelf

I got the re (re) regifting blues
I got the re (re) regifting blues, oh boy I’m telling you
I got the re (re) regifting blues
I got the re (re) regifting blues

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from The Regifting Blues, released December 14, 2016
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The Ragged Flags are:
James Goodwin - vocals, rhythm guitar, keys
Mark Aldworth - lead guitar, backing vocals
Chris Dewey - bass, backing vocals
Paul Whibley - drums, bells & whistles

All songs by The Ragged Flags
Music by Aldworth/Dewey/Goodwin/Whibley
Lyrics by Goodwin (©2016 Copyright Control)

Produced & Mixed by The Ragged Flags
Recorded at Highbury Studios, London

Sleeve Photography & Design by James Goodwin

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The Ragged Flags are a UK four-piece with their own distinctive sound incorporating the essential natural juices of rock, pop and folk with the lovely chunky bits of country and blues.

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