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In The Heart Of The War

from River Of Dreams by Johnny Coppin

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A tribute to the men and women of the SOE (Special Operations Executive) working in France during World War II – many of whom gave their lives.

lyrics

When first I came to this country, under the cover of night
I hoped that fortune was with me and I could keep out of sight
In a world full of secrets, of agents, codenames and signs
Every day brings a new threat behind the enemy line

Running in and out of the shadows
Here in the heart of the war
You have to keep hiding and lay low
There could be trouble behind any door

Every day filled with danger, pray nothing gives me away
I have to trust complete strangers to help me get through each day
With the right passes and papers, I move from village to town
There's not a thing that can break us, they won't bring us down

Running in and out of the shadows
Here in the heart of the war
You have to keep hiding and lay low
There could be trouble behind any door

Let's take this chance of a lifetime, with our resistance so true
So open up the escape line and get the messages through
Oh, they said it wouldn't be easy to keep the mission on track
One day we'll be set free, 'til then keep on watching your back

Running in and out of the shadows
Here in the heart of the war
You have to keep hiding and lay low
There could be trouble behind any door

Running in and out of the shadows
Here in the heart of the war
You have to keep hiding and lay low
There could be trouble behind any door

credits

from River Of Dreams, released February 16, 2022
Written by Johnny Coppin – PRS/MCPS.
Johnny Coppin - lead vocal, harmony vocals, and acoustic guitar
Dik Cadbury - harmony vocals
Ben Church - dobro
John Broomhall - piano and organ
Mick Candler - drums
Gareth Sampson - bass guitar

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Johnny Coppin Stroud, UK

"The quality of his singing and outstanding songwriting surely merit even greater recognition" - RnR magazine

“Unquestionably at the top of his game” - Acoustic magazine

A singer/songwriter and co-founder of the folk band Decameron, Johnny has gone on to record over twelve albums including The Winding Stair, and Borderland. Playing guitar and piano, his music is always melodic and evocative.
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