Camel - Send Home The Slates Lyrics






I work for the Union Pike,
out on the Western Line.
I found Uncle Sean in Denver,
and he and his wife are fine.
They send their best,
and like the rest
they send home the slates.

It took six months from the Cobh,
another six by land,
but the pay is good,
and as I should
I'll send home the slates.

Back on your feet
now lads,
Our time for writing home has passed.
Six miles to spike today,
that's what we need.

So fast lads
we must advance,
Work to the Gandy dance.
Six days to double pay,
that's our reward
But not 'til the line goes down.

I'll not send empty letters,
I know you need the rent.
Dad, you deserve a new pair of boots,
I know it's money well spent.
So kind regards,
I'll work hard
to send home the slates.

PS. Dear Ma,
I send my picture.
Don't let the family forget me...





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  1. R.... ....

    I love this!

  2. I.... T....

    My Irish blood is dancing through my veins 💞

  3. O.... G....

    Desde México Les mando Saludos camel. Me gusta la canción.

  4. J.... C....

    Check out the live version on DVD, it's even better if that's possible!

  5. p.... g....

    One of the most consistent prog/classic rock bands ever.

  6. E.... W....

    just ordered the album.... ;) what a beautifull music.

  7. G.... L....

    camel..... nothing more to say...

  8. S.... M....

    FANTASTIC!
    I FUCKING LOVE CAMEL!

  9. S.... K....

    lyrics amınakoduklarım

    Watching the bobbins,
    go up and down.
    Fine Irish linen
    for a ladies gown.

    One shirt a penny,
    seven in a tag;
    ten hours a day
    and her heart begins to drag.

    This never ending cycle goes on.
    But she promised she would never stay...
    for long.

    Rocking the treadle,
    ache in her soul.
    She keeps the rhythm
    and it takes a toll.

    Threading the needle,
    strains in her eyes.
    Old withered fingers
    steal her young girl's pride

    She's saving every penny she earns,
    because the passion for her freedom
    still burns.

    S.... K....

    Thans Andy from Adrian Hollandjan

  10. S.... K....

    daşşanı yiyim kemıl. forever kemıl mk.

    time just grinds my love of Camel.

  11. L.... L....

    I love this song! I can't say that I have ever heard a bad camel album..

  12. D.... G....

    I KINDA LIKE THIS, IT JOGS ALONG NICELY, LEAVES A HAPPY FEELING.

  13. d.... ....

    A dream of a song, musically it couldn´t be any better. Masters.

  14. t.... ....

    one of the better latter year Camel songs. Love the sustain on the guitar.

  15. j.... ....

    Very Nice,..

  16. a.... u....

    great song and album

  17. O.... A....

    perfect