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Small Mercies

from Gravity by Robbie Greig

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Small Mercies

Charlie was a fisherman who liked to work alone
He got into some trouble, and he didn’t have a phone
The engine blew a piston and he drifted out to sea
But the current changed direction and returned him to the quay

It was one of those things that make you smile
One of those crazy things that are hard to reconcile, one of those

Small mercies, I guess you never know
Small mercies, which way the wind will blow

Sandra left the NGV to cross St Kilda Road
Her mind was on the artworks and the stories that they told
She didn’t see the tram approaching till it was too late
If there hadn’t been a nurse on board she would not be here today, one of those

Small mercies, when everything looks dark
Small mercies, take them to your heart

Gabriel was a shooting star, I miss that guy a lot
He always bowled me over with the music that he wrote
His talent for survival didn’t match his gift for song
But he almost comes alive again when I put his records on

Small mercies, the silver lining to a cloud
Small mercies, sometimes they can be found

Tracey started sleeping rough when she was just eighteen
She never knew much kindness, no good fortune had she seen
Till a stranger placed a lottery ticket in her outstretched hand
She can thank those lucky numbers now for the roof over her head, one of those

Small mercies, welcome as the rain
Small mercies, on a dry and dusty plain
Small mercies, when so much can go wrong
Small mercies, they help to keep you strong

I could’ve died a thousand times but for a lucky break
I seem to have a habit of forever tempting fate
My poor old guardian angel must be working overtime
I’m grateful ‘cos I know how life can turn upon a dime

Small mercies, rare as they might be
Small mercies, seem magical to me
Small mercies, when you know you can’t control
Small mercies, which way the dice will roll

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from Gravity, released July 9, 2020

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Robbie Greig Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Robbie Greig has been writing and recording great songs for over 30 years, earning himself several industry awards along the way. A master lyricist and creator of great melodic hooks, his style is the perfect blend of head, hand, heart and funnybone. ... more

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