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[00:30.95]Footsteps down the stairs and at the door
[00:39.10]Pausing in the hall and at the door
[00:46.17]'Cos I know Daddy's here
[00:53.51]I can tell that he's there.
[01:01.59]And that means she'll be glad
[01:10.07]Until we're in bed then she's alone
[01:16.71]For there are things they have to say
[01:25.03]And we are sent away.
[01:33.43]Mama, the room is cold and he is scared
[01:41.19]I am too, and you're not there.
[01:48.23]How could we know you'd only took a walk
[01:56.95]To a neighbour for a quiet talk.
[02:19.91]Sunshine's dying flicker on grey stone walls
[02:27.83]Outside in the hall the old dog growls
[02:34.95]And we're in bed playing guessing games
[02:43.67]Telling stories, making plans.
[03:21.99]Radio, celery and Sunday tea
[03:29.75]It is nicer here, just us three
[03:36.87]And I know he won't come again
[03:45.91]There is no need to explain.