Riegel

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[Verse 1]
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First I will recall the tale to you…Do you have it right?
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In 1944 the Riegal, she went down
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She went down with 4,000 prisoners asleep on board.

[Verse 2]
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Well, now, do you, I want to know if you
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Have it right, is it like the borders of a dream have taken you inside?

[Verse 3]
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The Riegal was a mighty ship, 4,000 prisoners strong
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The captain, he was gallant, or perhaps he was a prisoner, too,
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Who’s to know for sure who’s who?

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One night, it was very late, the Riegal tore its side
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4,000 prisoners and their captain brave were trapped inside

[Verse 5]
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Has there been any news? I feel so out of place
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The captain’s always busy being in a state of grace
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But what I want to know is…Are you listening out there?

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The crew they were a sorry lot, blinded by their blood
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The captain, he whispered orders, but you could not hear him above the flood
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And then somebody said, “Well, the ocean is here,” but someone said, “No, there’s more!”
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And the last thing I remember was a broken hand clinging to the captain’s door

[Verse 7]
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Has there been any news? I feel so out of place
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The captain’s always busy being in a state of grace
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But what I want to know is…is anybody listening? Is anybody listening?

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Is anybody listening?
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Is anybody listening?
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Is anybody listening??