From 2005's masterpiece, Chaos and Creation in the Backyard, Jenny Wren is one of McCartney's wonderful story and portrait songs. A favorite of Malik's, this was a must for this album.
lyrics
Like so many girls, Jenny Wren could sing
But a broken heart, took her soul away
Like the other girls, Jenny Wren took wing
She could see the world, and it's foolish ways
How, we, spend our days, casting, love aside
Losing site of life, day, by, day
She saw poverty, breaking all the home
Wounded warriors, took her song away
But the day will come, Jenny Wren will sing
When this broken world, mends its foolish ways
Now we, spend our days, catching, up on life
All because of you, Jenny Wren
credits
from Play McCartney,
released June 2, 2023
Words and Music: Paul McCartney
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