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Streets Of Philadelphia

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Streets Of Philadelphia Lyrics

I was bruised and battered and I couldn't tell what I felt
I was unrecognizable to myself
I saw my reflection in a window I didn't know my own face
Oh, are you gonna leave me wasting away
On, the streets of Philadelphia
The streets of Philadelphia

I walked the avenue till my legs felt like stone
I heard the voices of friends vanished and gone
At night I could hear the blood in my veins
Just as black and whispering as the rain
On the streets of Philadelphia
The streets of Philadelphia

Ain't no angel gonna greet me
It's just you and I my friend
My clothes don't fit me no more
I walked a thousand miles
Just to slip the skin

The night has fallen, I'm lying awake
I can feel myself fading away
So receive me brother with your faithless kiss
Or will we leave each other alone like this
On the streets of Philadelphia
The streets of Philadelphia
The streets of Philadelphia
The streets of Philadelphia
The streets of Philadelphia
The streets of Philadelphia

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Backing Vocals
Release Date
2004
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