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Released in 1991

Peace - Dad's in the Garden

Written by Paul McCartneyCarl Davis

Last updated on July 11, 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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Dad’s in the Garden” is the fourth track of the eighth movement – entitled “Peace” – of Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Oratorio, released in 1991.

VIII: PEACE. Shanty sings to his new-born child, celebrating the wonder of being. In a sermon, the preacher sings of the frail magic of family life as Mary Dee and Shanty pledge a future with their child, together forever, celebrating a love that will now survive.

“Liverpool Oratorio” liner notes

Lyrics

NURSE

Dad's In the garden, he won't speak to Mum.


MARY DEE

Mother.


NURSE

Uncle's in bed with a pain in his...


SHANTY

The Devil is evil


PREACHER

And God is good.


MARY DEE

The Devil is evil


SHANTY

With a D.


MARY DEE

And God is good


SHANTY

Without an O.


MARY DEE and NURSE

God is good without an O.


SHANTY and PREACHER

O...


MARY DEE and NURSE

And so we are grateful for harmony

For we will be faithful


SHANTY and PREACHER

Eternally.


MARY DEE, NURSE, SHANTY and PREACHER

(Ah)


FULL CHORUS

(Ah)


God is good,

The universal savior.

Trust in Him

To lead us through the darkness.

Live in love and when the battle's won


MARY DEE and NURSE

Live in peace.


SHANTY and PREACHER

Live in peace.


FULL CHORUS

Live in peace for ever.


SOLO QUARTET

Live in peace.


ALL

Live in peace together.

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Peace - Dad's in the Garden” has been played in 2 concerts.

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