Sweet Lady Genevieve
Written by: Ray DaviesPublished by: Davray Music Ltd.
Lyrics:
(Sung by The Tramp)
Once under a scarlet sky I told you never ending lies,
But they were the words of a drunken vagabond
Who knew very well he would break your heart before long
Oh forgive me Genevieve.
Now I've come back to see Sweet Lady Genevieve,
This time I'll give you some security
And I won't make promises I can't keep
So will you come back to me Sweet Lady Genevieve.
Let me rock you, hold you,
Take you in my arms.
Forgive me, please,
Smile away all your sadness, put your trust in me.
Oh if you come back to me Sweet Lady Genevieve,
I'm not the impetuous fool that you used to know
I know that I used you and I hurt you so,
But that was so long ago Sweet Lady Genevieve.
Oh, love me,
Take me in your arms.
Let me rock you, hold you,
Smile away all your sadness, put your trust in me.
Once under a starry sky I led you on and told you lies
Drank too much whiskey on that hot summer night.
I acted so slyly because you were acting so shy,
Oh forgive me Genevieve.
If you come back to me Sweet Lady Genevieve,
You're not the child who smiled so innocently
And I'm not the rogue that I used to be,
So will you come back to me Sweet Lady Genevieve.
Oh Genevieve, Oh Genevieve.
This song can be found on the following releases:
stereo mix (3:23), recorded Jul 1973 at Konk Studios, Hornsey, LondonSitting In The Midday Sun/Sweet Lady Genevieve | Aug 1973 | USA | RCA Victor LPBO 5001 | 7" vinyl single, 45 RPM |
Sweet Lady Genevieve/Sitting In My Hotel | 21 Sep, 1973 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 2418 | 7" vinyl single, 45 RPM |
Preservation Act 1 | Nov 1973 | USA | RCA Victor LPL1-5002 | 12" vinyl LP (album), 33 1/3 RPM |
Preservation Act 1 | 16 Nov, 1973 | UK | RCA Victor SF 8392 | 12" vinyl LP (album), 33 1/3 RPM |
Preservation (A Play In Two Acts) | 30 Jul, 1991 | USA | Rhino R2 70523 | 2 CD set |
Preservation Act 1 | 14 Jul, 1998 | USA | Konk/Velvel 63467-79721-2 | CD |
The Kinks' Greatest - Celluloid Heroes | 25 Sep, 2001 | USA | Konk/Velvel/Koch VEL-CD-79734 | CD |
Preservation Act 1 | 21 Sep, 2004 | USA | Konk/Koch VEL-SC-79808 | SACD (hybrid) |
Greatest Hits 1970-1986 | 30 Oct, 2007 | USA | Konk/Velvel/Koch Records VEL-79822 | 3 CD set |
Picture Book | 8 Dec, 2008 | UK | Universal/Sanctuary 5313049 | Multi CD box set |
Preservation Act 1 | 21 Jun, 2010 | UK | Konk/Koch/Universal Music 2738375 | CD |
The Essential Kinks | 14 Oct 2014 | USA | RCA/Arista/Legacy (Sony Music) 88843066622 | 2 CD set |
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