The Troubles

(Partridge)

Recordings Art Lyrics Chords and Tablature

Recordings

1. Demo version.
   Recorded in the attic of Andy Partridge's current house, Swindon, in late 1985.
   Engineered by Andy Partridge.
   Released on 2 February 1987 as a B-side to the The Meeting Place 12" single in the U.K.
   Also available on Coat of Many Cupboards.
   Also released on the reissue of Skylarking on 14 October 2016 in the U.K.
   Andy Partridge - All instruments and Vocals

2. 2016 stereo mix.
   Recorded during sessions for Skylarking.
   Mixed and produced by Steven Wilson from the original multi-track tapes.
   Released on the reissue of Skylarking on 14 October 2016 in the U.K.
3. 2016 5.1 mix.
   Recorded during sessions for Skylarking.
   Mixed and produced by Steven Wilson from the original multi-track tapes.
   Released on the reissue of Skylarking on 14 October 2016 in the U.K.
4. 2016 instrumental mix.
   Mixed and produced by Steven Wilson from the original multi-track tapes.
   Released on the reissue of Skylarking on 14 October 2016 in the U.K.
5. 2023 stereo mix, Big Express version, backing track.
   Mixed and produced by Steven Wilson from the original multi-track tapes.
   Released on the reissue of The Big Express on 29 September 2023 in the U.K.
6. Dolby Atmos mix.
   Mixed and produced by Steven Wilson from the original multi-track tapes.
   Released on the reissue of Skylarking on 27 September 2024 in the U.K.
7. Dolby Atmos instrumental mix.
   Mixed and produced by Steven Wilson from the original multi-track tapes.
   Released on the reissue of Skylarking on 27 September 2024 in the U.K.

Art

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Lyrics

Well hush my children don't you cry
The troubles will soon all be over
The tears that swell in every eye
Will fall to the ground and bring clover

The soldiers are only teenage boys
The same as in Durban or Dover
So rein aside all your warring toys
The troubles will soon all be over

Well hush my children go to sleep
The troubles will soon all be over
Their bombs will form a rusting heap
For flowers and fern to grow over

Their leaders are only drunk with fear
They wouldn't do this be they sober
And when they drink our friendship clear
The troubles will soon all be over

Chords and Tablature

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