Oliver James Lyrics - Fleet Foxes - Fleet Foxes

On the way to your brother's house in the valley, dear, 

By the river bridge a cradle floating beside me. 

In the whitest water on the banks against the stone 

You will lift his body from the shore and bring him home 

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Oliver James washed in the rain no longer 

Oliver James washed in the rain no longer 

On the kitchen table that your grandfather did make 

You and your delicate way will slowly clean his fate 

And you will remember when you rehearsed the actions of 

A innocent and anxious mother full of anxious love 

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Walk with me down the beach and through the valley floor 

Love for the one you know more 

Love for the one you know more 

Back we go to your brother's house emptier my dear 

The sound of ancient voices ringing soft upon your ear 

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