Track 06
Hello Maria
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06 Hello Maria 1969
A very early song from East Ham days. I probably played it at Richard Digance’s club at the ‘Eyes of Time’, Manor Park. Like most of these very early songs it’s in simple ballad form – too many words, not enough music (but, hey, I was very young). To make it work as a recording I added percussion and an organ/piano riff.
Hello Maria it’s good to see you again
I wondered could it be you haven’t seen you since I don’t know when
How has life treated you since we fell apart
I still remember the time you dismembered my heart
What’s that on your finger, ‘s that a ring there
How long have you been tied
No use your lying you’ve been crying
I can see it in your eyes
Is it really over now this time you didn’t win
Did he realise see through your lies punish you for your sin
When he said that he’d be leaving had you believing he’d be back again
Now you’ve had a letter someone better is wearing his name
Why are you standing there quoting his words at me
You want him for forever but you know that that can never be
You look as though you’re lacking financial backing your clothes are torn
Do you want me to take pity you’re still pretty though a little worn
Maybe I could fit you in to my concubine
You could be the founder member help me remember far better times
Hello Maria it’s good to see you again