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Version 1 is a full studio recording, in a very laid back jazzy style
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Version 2 is a live recording, performed solo with piano during a concert in Northern Ireland
Note that on Rock, Scissors, the applause at the end fades out slightly earlier Note that on Pot O' Gold, there is some crowd noise over the first few notes, due to cross-fading with the previous track. Also, a gradual fade out is applied to the crowd noise at the end |
Belfast Bootlegs [Pre-release versions]
Rough Diamonds, Precious Jewels Rock, Scissors et Papier Pot O' Gold |
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Version 3 is the same recording as version 2, but faded out early
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Rough Diamonds, Precious Jewels Sampler Disc [First and third versions] [See the CD tab on the singles page]
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Version 4 is the same recording as version 2, but edited
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Version 5 is a full instrumental studio recording
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Lyrics version 1
When you are lost
When you are sad
You must remember all the love we had
Try not to hurt
Try not to cry
Keep your head up and look into the sky
Call, don't wonder why I am near
Please say a prayer
When you think of me
For now he's there even if you can't see
I love your heart
With all of mine
Yours is the love that I could never find
Because I was so blind, but I am near
Do not be sad
And don't despair
God knows your every thought and he is there
He is your house
He is your place
I feel his love when I recall your face
For I look into space, I am near
I feel so far from where I know that I should be
Oh will I ever find my way
I’ve climbed the mountain and as far as I can see
This is the way that things will stay
Please say a prayer
When you think of me
And I'll be there even if you can't see
I love your heart
With all of mine
Yours is the love that I could never find
Because I was so blind, but I am near
I am near
I am near
When you are sad
You must remember all the love we had
Try not to hurt
Try not to cry
Keep your head up and look into the sky
Call, don't wonder why I am near
Please say a prayer
When you think of me
For now he's there even if you can't see
I love your heart
With all of mine
Yours is the love that I could never find
Because I was so blind, but I am near
Do not be sad
And don't despair
God knows your every thought and he is there
He is your house
He is your place
I feel his love when I recall your face
For I look into space, I am near
I feel so far from where I know that I should be
Oh will I ever find my way
I’ve climbed the mountain and as far as I can see
This is the way that things will stay
Please say a prayer
When you think of me
And I'll be there even if you can't see
I love your heart
With all of mine
Yours is the love that I could never find
Because I was so blind, but I am near
I am near
I am near
lyrics version 2
When you are lost
When you are sad
You must remember all the love we had
Try not to hurt
Try not to cry
Keep your head up and look into the sky
Oh don't wonder why, for I am near
Please say a prayer
When you think of me
And I'll be there even if you can't see
I love your heart
With all of mine
Yours is the love that I could never find
Because I was so blind, but I am near
I feel so far from where I know that I should be
Oh will I ever find my way
I’ve climbed the mountain and as far as I can see
This is the way that things will stay
Don't be sad
And don't despair
God knows your every thought and he is there
He is your house
He is your place
I feel his love when I recall your face
Or I look into space, for he is near
For he is near
For he is near
When you are sad
You must remember all the love we had
Try not to hurt
Try not to cry
Keep your head up and look into the sky
Oh don't wonder why, for I am near
Please say a prayer
When you think of me
And I'll be there even if you can't see
I love your heart
With all of mine
Yours is the love that I could never find
Because I was so blind, but I am near
I feel so far from where I know that I should be
Oh will I ever find my way
I’ve climbed the mountain and as far as I can see
This is the way that things will stay
Don't be sad
And don't despair
God knows your every thought and he is there
He is your house
He is your place
I feel his love when I recall your face
Or I look into space, for he is near
For he is near
For he is near
lyrics version 3
When you are lost
When you are sad
You must remember all the love we had
Try not to hurt
Try not to cry
Keep your head up and look into the sky
Oh don't wonder why, for I am near
Please say a prayer
When you think of me
And I'll be there even if you can't see
I love your heart
With all of mine
Yours is the love that I could never find
Because I was so blind, but I am near
I feel so far from where I know that I should be
Oh will I ever find my way
When you are sad
You must remember all the love we had
Try not to hurt
Try not to cry
Keep your head up and look into the sky
Oh don't wonder why, for I am near
Please say a prayer
When you think of me
And I'll be there even if you can't see
I love your heart
With all of mine
Yours is the love that I could never find
Because I was so blind, but I am near
I feel so far from where I know that I should be
Oh will I ever find my way
lyrics version 4
Sky
Oh don't wonder why, for I am near
Please say a prayer
When you think of me
And I'll be there even if you can't see
I love your heart
With all of mine
Yours is the love that I could never find
Because I was so blind, but I am near
I feel so far from where I know that I should be
Oh will I ever find my way
I’ve climbed the mountain and as far as I can see
Oh don't wonder why, for I am near
Please say a prayer
When you think of me
And I'll be there even if you can't see
I love your heart
With all of mine
Yours is the love that I could never find
Because I was so blind, but I am near
I feel so far from where I know that I should be
Oh will I ever find my way
I’ve climbed the mountain and as far as I can see
lyrics version 6