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about

Not entirely all true, but I did work for Norman in the Channel Islands while completing my apprenticeship. This is loosely based on the event of my employment, and unemployment.

lyrics

I’d like to tell a story it’s a tale of Norman Wood
I’d like to tell a story it’s a tale of Norman Wood
He learned his trade up by the sea
in a tiny place called Turnery
to be the best that he could be
This is his tale Norman Wood

(Norman Wood)

He played to earn his money and he toured the world in style
He played to earn his money and he toured the world in style
His blend of youth and talent should
have turned into a life that could
have made his dreams all well and good
This is his tale Norman Wood

(Norman Wood)

You’ll find a small shop keeper on an island far from here
You’ll find a small shop keeper on an island far from here
What started out a simple art
could soon turn a career apart
and leave him right back at the start

You’ve got this far and now you're wondering how this story came to me
what could connect a simple skilled musician and shop keeper by the sea

(Norman Wood)

Chris I think I’ve found him he’s the perfect young trainee
Chris I think I’ve found him he’s the perfect young trainee
his blend of youth and talent will
develop and excel until
upon my needs he doth fulfil

How was I to break free from the torture and restraint that there would seem
have me in a darker place, unhappy chasing after someone else's’ dreams

(Norman Wood)

One day I just got honest and I didn’t want to stay
One day I just got honest and I didn’t want to stay
upon my heels I turned my back
pulled down my case began to pack
returned down that familiar track
and there I said goodbye to Norman Wood

You may be very happy you may do something you love
You may be very happy you may do something you love
but if you can relate to this take heed and make sure you don’t miss
your opportunity for bliss
and end up in a tale of Norman Wood

(Norman Wood)

credits

from I'd Like to Tell a Story, released January 16, 2015
Philip Pearson - singer, songwriter, guitar, kick drum
Georgia Shackleton - fiddle, vocals
Aaren Bennett - guitar, vocals
James Maas - ukulele
Joseph Hartley - Bass

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Addison's Uncle Norwich, UK

Addison's Uncle are a Stampy English Folk Ensemble from Norfolk. Since finding out about becoming an Uncle, singer- songwriter Philip Pearson has written his 21st century folk story; telling honest, personal stories of family, childhood & home.

Philip - singing, strumming and kicking
Georgia Shackleton - fiddle and vocals
Aaren Bennett - guitar & vocals
James Maas - Ukulele
Joe Hartley - Bass ... more

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