The Lovers That Never Were

I have always needed somebody girl, But I close the doors to keep out the world. But for you, I would be here all alone, Locked in a photograph. All of the clocks have run down. Lover beware. We'll be the lovers that never were. I hang patiently on every word you send. Will we ever be much more than just friends? As for you, you sit there playing this game. You keep me waiting When all of the clocks have run down, All over the world. We'll be the lovers that never were. For as long as the sun shines in somebody's eyes, I believe in you baby, so don't tell me lies. For as long as the trees throw down blossoms and leaves, I know there will be a parade of unpainted dreams. And I know dear, how much it's going to hurt If you still refuse to get your hands dirty. So you, you must tell me something, ...I love you, Say goodbye or anything. All of the clocks have run down. Time's at an end. If we can't be lovers we'll never be friends. For as long as the sun shines in somebody's eyes, I believe in you baby, so don't tell me lies. For as long as the trees throw down blossoms and leaves, I know there will be a parade of unpainted dreams.

The Lovers That Never Were (Original Demo) Written by Paul McCartney & Declan MacManus Performed by Paul McCartney & Elvis Costello Produced by Paul McCartney Recorded September 3, 1987, Hog Hill Mill, East Sussex, England Released March 24, 2017 Albums Paul McCartney: Flowers In The Dirt (reissue), 2017 Length 3:58 First known performance:  November 18, 1987, Tokyo, Japan Last known performance:  Template:2017      (5 known performances) Alternate version The Lovers That Never Were (Geoff Emerick Mix) Performed by Paul McCartney & Elvis Costello Released March 24, 2017 Albums Paul McCartney: Flowers In The Dirt (reissue), 2017 (unlisted bonus track) Length 4:05 Note This is the "original demo" with additional overdubs. Paul McCartney versions The Lovers That Never Were (1988 Demo) Performed by Paul McCartney Produced by Paul McCartney & Elvis Costello Musicians Paul McCartney - lead vocal, bass guitar Hamish Stuart - guitar Chris Whitten - drums Recorded February 2, 1988, Hog Hill Mill, East Sussex, England Released March 24, 2017 Albums Paul McCartney: Flowers In The Dirt (reissue), 2017 Length 3:49 The Lovers That Never Were Performed by Paul McCartney Produced by Paul McCartney & Julian Mendelsohn Musicians Paul McCartney - lead vocal, bass guitar, percussion, backing vocal Linda McCartney - percussion, backing vocal Hamish Stuart - acoustic guitar, percussion, backing vocal Robbie McIntosh - mandolin, acoustic guitar, percussion, backing vocal Paul "Wix" Wickens - grand piano, Hammond organ, percussion Blair Cunningham - drums, percussion Albums Paul McCartney: Off The Ground, 1993 Length 3:42

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