Her man's been gone
For nigh on a year
He was due home yesterday
But he ain't here
Her man's been gone
For nigh on a year
He was due home yesterday
But he ain't here
Down your street your crying is a well-known sound
Your street is very well known throughout town
Your town is very famous for the little girl
Whose crying can be heard all around the world
We have a remedy
You'll appreciate
No need to feel so bad
He's only late
We'll bring you flowers and things
Help pass your time
We'll give him eagle's wings
Then he can fly to you
Fa la la la la la
Fa la la la la
Fa la la la la la
Fa la la la la
Fa la la la la la
Fa la la la la la
We have a remedy
Fa la la la la la la
We have a remedy
Fa la la la la la la
We have a remedy
Fa la la la la la la
We have a remedy
We have!
Little girl guide, why don't you stop your crying?
Here comes Ivor the Engine Driver to make you feel much better
(Dirty old sod)
(I say, steady on)
My name is Ivor
I'm an engine driver
I know him well
I know why you feel blue
Just 'cause he's late
Don't mean he'll never get through
He told me he loves you
He ain't no liar, I ain't either
So let's have a smile for an old engine driver
Let's have a smile for an old engine driver
Here he comes
Soon be home
Soon be home
We'll soon
We'll soon, soon, soon be home
We'll soon be home
Soon be home
We'll soon
We'll soon, soon, soon be home
Come on, old horse
We'll soon be home
Soon be home
Dang, dang, dang, dang, dang, dang, dang, dang, dang
Cello, cello, cello, cello, cello, cello, cello
Cello, cello, cello, cello, cello, cello, cello
Cello, cello, cello, cello, cello, cello, cello
Cello, cello, cello, cello, cello, cello, cello
I can't believe it
Do my eyes deceive me?
Am I back in your arms?
Away from all harm?
It's like a dream to be with you again
Can't believe that I'm with you again
I missed you and I must admit
I kissed a few and once did sit
On Ivor the Engine Driver's lap
And later with him, had a nap
You are forgiven (you are forgiven)
You are forgiven (you are forgiven)
You are forgiven (you are forgiven)
You are forgiven (you are forgiven)
Forgiven (you are forgiven)
Forgiven
Forgiven (forgiven), forgiven (forgiven)
Forgiven (forgiven), forgiven (forgiven)
Forgiven (forgiven), forgiven (forgiven)
Forgiven (forgiven), forgiven (forgiven)
Forgiven
You are forgiven
You are forgiven
Forgiven
You are forgiven
You are forgiven, baby
Forgiven (forgiven), forgiven (forgiven)
Forgiven (forgiven), forgiven (forgiven)
Forgiven (forgiven), forgiven (forgiven)
Oh you're forgiven
You are forgiven
Baby, forgiven
You are forgiven
Oh you're forgiven
You are forgiven
Forgiven, forgiven
Forgiven, forgiven
Forgiven (forgiven), forgiven (forgiven)
Forgiven (forgiven), forgiven (forgiven)
No more, babe
We're all forgiven
For nigh on a year
He was due home yesterday
But he ain't here
Her man's been gone
For nigh on a year
He was due home yesterday
But he ain't here
Down your street your crying is a well-known sound
Your street is very well known throughout town
Your town is very famous for the little girl
Whose crying can be heard all around the world
We have a remedy
You'll appreciate
No need to feel so bad
He's only late
We'll bring you flowers and things
Help pass your time
We'll give him eagle's wings
Then he can fly to you
Fa la la la la la
Fa la la la la
Fa la la la la la
Fa la la la la
Fa la la la la la
Fa la la la la la
We have a remedy
Fa la la la la la la
We have a remedy
Fa la la la la la la
We have a remedy
Fa la la la la la la
We have a remedy
We have!
Little girl guide, why don't you stop your crying?
Here comes Ivor the Engine Driver to make you feel much better
(Dirty old sod)
(I say, steady on)
My name is Ivor
I'm an engine driver
I know him well
I know why you feel blue
Just 'cause he's late
Don't mean he'll never get through
He told me he loves you
He ain't no liar, I ain't either
So let's have a smile for an old engine driver
Let's have a smile for an old engine driver
Here he comes
Soon be home
Soon be home
We'll soon
We'll soon, soon, soon be home
We'll soon be home
Soon be home
We'll soon
We'll soon, soon, soon be home
Come on, old horse
We'll soon be home
Soon be home
Dang, dang, dang, dang, dang, dang, dang, dang, dang
Cello, cello, cello, cello, cello, cello, cello
Cello, cello, cello, cello, cello, cello, cello
Cello, cello, cello, cello, cello, cello, cello
Cello, cello, cello, cello, cello, cello, cello
I can't believe it
Do my eyes deceive me?
Am I back in your arms?
Away from all harm?
It's like a dream to be with you again
Can't believe that I'm with you again
I missed you and I must admit
I kissed a few and once did sit
On Ivor the Engine Driver's lap
And later with him, had a nap
You are forgiven (you are forgiven)
You are forgiven (you are forgiven)
You are forgiven (you are forgiven)
You are forgiven (you are forgiven)
Forgiven (you are forgiven)
Forgiven
Forgiven (forgiven), forgiven (forgiven)
Forgiven (forgiven), forgiven (forgiven)
Forgiven (forgiven), forgiven (forgiven)
Forgiven (forgiven), forgiven (forgiven)
Forgiven
You are forgiven
You are forgiven
Forgiven
You are forgiven
You are forgiven, baby
Forgiven (forgiven), forgiven (forgiven)
Forgiven (forgiven), forgiven (forgiven)
Forgiven (forgiven), forgiven (forgiven)
Oh you're forgiven
You are forgiven
Baby, forgiven
You are forgiven
Oh you're forgiven
You are forgiven
Forgiven, forgiven
Forgiven, forgiven
Forgiven (forgiven), forgiven (forgiven)
Forgiven (forgiven), forgiven (forgiven)
No more, babe
We're all forgiven
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the story about the song can be heard at the end of "i'm a boy" on live at leeds. pretty thorough and funny explanation.
i love john's bass playin/singing in the live at leeds. must hear for who fans.
Fantastic song. I love the story it tells, and the fact that The Who sang "cello, cello" instead of actually using cellos (I think a depleting budget had something to do with it) adds another quirky touch to the song.
Unbelievable song one of The Who's best. And the Rushmore soundtrack version is the Rock and Roll Circus version. I bought the Rushmore soundtrack just for this song.
Awesome song/story. Love it!
I don't know where to get that version of the song on CD except the Kids are alright soundtrack and I heard the quality of that CD is not that good.
The quality is very good a minor skip right at the beginning of the song, but other then that very good. It is 192bit rate.
Keith Moon's drumming during the introduction and conclusion of 'Ivor the Engine Driver' could quite possibly be one of the best individual musical performances I've ever heard. Simply Incredible.