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Released in 1991

Father - O Father, You Have Given...

Written by Paul McCartney • Carl Davis

Last updated on July 10, 2019

Album This song officially appears on the Liverpool Oratorio Official album.

Timeline This song was officially released in 1991

Master album

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“O Father, You Have Given…” is the second track of the fourth movement – entitled “Father” – of Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Oratorio, released in 1991.

IV: FATHER. 1959. As mourners arrive for the funeral, Shanty thinks on his confusion, fears and upset at the death of his father. He reflects and worries about the relationship they had, distressed at his father’s mortality. Finally he realises fathers are only human and asks his forgiveness.

“Liverpool Oratorio” liner notes

Lyrics

CHIEF MOURNER

O Father, you have given

Time to your children.

You will look after

Those in your care.

WOMEN'S CHORUS (mourners)

We beg you

Look after us.

Father, Father.

CHIEF MOURNER

Father.

WOMEN'S CHORUS

Into the future,

In ever-growing circles,

CHIEF MOURNER

You will be there,

And your spirit will keep us moving

In the right direction.

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“Father - O Father, You Have Given...” has been played in 6 concerts.

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