Front Room

Written by: Dave Davies

Published by: Dave Davies/Carlin Music

Lyrics:

Ahh, ahh, ahh, ahh
All those years ago
Ahh, ahh, ahh, ahh
In that old front room

Looking back, when I was just a lad
In Denmark Terrace, that funny little house
The old man told me always do the best you can, my son
Keep a straight back and hold your head up
Be mindful what you say and you'll be on your way
Never cheat or lie, keep your eyes on the road ahead
That's what he said

Ahh, ahh, ahh, ahh
All those years ago
Ahh, ahh, ahh, ahh
In that old front room

Parties every week, birthdays and weddings
Tears and laughter, I have such loving memories
In that old front room
Sandwiches and brown ale, jellies and blancmange

Me sisters sing and dance around the gramophone
Blaring out loud Little Richard and Fats Domino
Winifred Atwell, Lonnie Donegan and Johnny Ray, what can I say
If you've had a bad week, just come sit down here beside me
And have a nice cup of tea and you'll feel better
Oh so much better

We started a band, rehearsed all plugged into one amp
With Pete, Ray and Jonah from next door
Copying the Ventures, Eddie Cochran, Howlin' Wolf
That was good

Ahh, ahh, ahh, ahh
All those years ago
Ahh, ahh, ahh, ahh
In that old front room

If you've had a bad week, just come sit down here beside me
And have a nice cup of tea and you'll feel better
Oh so much better

Yesterday's gone
Yesterday's gone, but memory sill lingers on
Yesterday's gone

This song can be found on the following releases:

stereo mix (4:15), recorded 2014

live, stereo mix (4:37), recorded 24-25 Nov 2014 at City Winery, New York City

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