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Chapel Street - A story arising from Gillespie's first visit to Melbourne after an invitation to appear on the Bert Newtown show (to promote his 3rd album Living in Exile.)

In memory of Sally Steward (1959-2005)

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CHAPEL STREET
(W.Gillespie/R.Grosser)

1.This geography is unfamiliar, I'm lost I'm incomplete
As the cars wait for the trams, to rattle down Chapel Street
I recognised you in an instant, from behind your shades
You smiled and you said politely –“you know you haven't changed".

Thought you and I would never lie...again.

2. We find a coffee table and order chocolate
And though I don't say the words I'm thinking ,that you still look great
You keep your sunglasses on, you say the light it hurts your head
You say you drank too much wine last night, that's why your eyes are red

Thought you and I would never lie.....again.

3. And so in 15 minutes we try to summarize
The last 15 years of our separate lives
Are you married? Do you have kids? We both answered “No”
“Never was the plan, still things could change – I guess you never know”.

You and I could never lie..again
No you and I could never lie...again.

4. You said you moved to Melbourne, about 8 years ago
Me I said "I went to Sydney I'm just down here.. to play the Bert Newton show"
I said "I heard about book, I read a great review”
And you said "I heard your song on the radio - you know something? You still sing out of tune"

No you and I could never lie...again
No you and I could never lie ...again.

5. And so we talked a little ‘bout our past regrets
About the mistakes we made ..and about the rest
We tried to apologise for all those things we did and did not do
You said your new boyfriend plays guitar in a band, “you know something? He’s a bit like you”

No you and I will never lie....again
No you and I will never lie .....again
Yes you and I we used to share the same breath
But you and I ....will never lie again.

6. You got up to go and said "I guess I should be on my way" and
A tiny part of me was hoping , was hoping that you'd stay
And so I walked with you up towards the Yarra
And it felt strange and yet so familiar for us to be together

No you and I will never lie..... again....
No you and I will never lie .....again
Yes you and I we used to share the same bed
But you and I will never lie …again

(…could we try again? )

8. This geography is so familiar ...mmm
This geography is so familiar ..mmm
As the cars wait for the trams... mmm
As cars wait for the trams …on Chapel Street.

credits

from FRAZZ ALBUM (Plus 4 Bonus Tracks), released July 24, 2022
Wayne Gillespie –Vocals, Electric and Acoustic Guitars
Rob Grosser -Drums and Percussion
Goby Catt – Acoustic Bass
Don Hopkins -Accordion

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Wayne Gillespie has been making quality music in Australasia since 1984, sharing the stage with the likes of; Suzanne Vega, Chris Whitley, Stan Ridgeway, Eleanor McEvoy, Colin Hay, Ed Kuepper & Sir Dave Dobbyn. His latest album FRAZZ is a collaboration with drummer Rob Grosser who has worked with; Jimmy Barnes, Bob Daisley, Tim Gaze, Bob Margolin (Muddy Waters) and Deep Purple ‘s Jon Lord. ... more

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