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Paper Dolls

from Paper Dolls by Ribbon Road

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PAPER DOLLS

Beaten by the world, shattered in the wind
Just like a wounded bird with broken paper wings
And though she cries alone with no-one there to see
There are many like her, just like you and me

Chorus
Paper dolls, holding hands
Hang together, try to stand
Paper dolls do not cry
Hang together, stay alive

Crushed in smothered dreams, pushed beyond believing
Smashed to smithereens, someone always leaving
Always to be trusted, always to be kind
She never was forgiven, never was so blind

Chorus
Paper dolls, holding hands
Hang together, try to stand
Paper dolls do not cry
Hang together, stay alive

Blown away on beaches, stretched within her mind
Pulled by pretty speeches till the next time
Hiding in the bruises that never leave a mark
Wishing she could lose it and stay there in the dark

Bitten by the words, ruined by the meaning
Every time it hurts, with every ruined feeling
And though she cries alone with no-one there to see
There are many like her, just like you and me

Chorus
Paper dolls, holding hands
Hang together, try to stand
Paper dolls do not cry
Hang together, stay alive

Copyright: Words and Music – Brenda Heslop (2009 Ribbon Road Music)

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from Paper Dolls, released September 28, 2018
Brenda Heslop - Vocals, guitar
Geoff Heslop - Vocals, 6 & 12-string guitars
Jill Heslop - Vocals

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Brenda Heslop
Geoff Heslop

For over 30 years, Brenda Heslop has been one of the undiscovered talents of songwriting. Only now is she starting to get the attention she has so long deserved, with singers taking up her lovely songs and spreading the word.
Geoff and Brenda now release material under the name Frank and Rose and have a separate Bandcamp page
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