Fairground is track three on the 1988 James album Strip-Mine.
It made a reappearance in James’ setlists in shows where the band performed with an orchestra or ensemble in 2009, 2011 and 2015.
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Why is it always, when I open my mouth
I clash with whatever you do
When we dance together your rhythm and tempo
Cuts through my quick step and tune
You cry, I, I, can't take anymore
But you can't find the bloody door
Oh you might think we're free
'Til we slip back into memory
We're joined by a purpose that will not release us
'Til we have come to some terms
Some love and acceptance, not hate then repentance
These skills are things to be learned
You cry, I, I, can't take anymore
But you can't find the bloody door
Oh you might think we're free
'Til we slip back into memory
I love you so
I'm stuck, can't you let go
Let's try again
This time we will be friends
I cannot change
All my tracks have been laid
Playin' the game
It's just, it's just, it's just, it's just a memory
Lost in memory
Here's to memory
I clash with whatever you do
When we dance together your rhythm and tempo
Cuts through my quick step and tune
You cry, I, I, can't take anymore
But you can't find the bloody door
Oh you might think we're free
'Til we slip back into memory
We're joined by a purpose that will not release us
'Til we have come to some terms
Some love and acceptance, not hate then repentance
These skills are things to be learned
You cry, I, I, can't take anymore
But you can't find the bloody door
Oh you might think we're free
'Til we slip back into memory
I love you so
I'm stuck, can't you let go
Let's try again
This time we will be friends
I cannot change
All my tracks have been laid
Playin' the game
It's just, it's just, it's just, it's just a memory
Lost in memory
Here's to memory
Song: | Fairground |
Released: | 26th September 1988 |
Main Associated Album (or Single): | Strip-mine |
First Heard Live: | Liverpool System – 23rd August 1985 |
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- Manchester Bridgewater Hall – 1st November 2011
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- Liverpool Philharmonic – 28th October 2011
- Nottingham Royal Centre – 27th October 2011
- Glasgow Royal Concert Hall – 25th October 2011
- Birmingham Symphony Hall – 24th October 2011
- Cardiff Millennium Centre – 23rd October 2011
- Salford University Robert Powell Theatre – 12th July 2010
- Manchester MEN Arena (vs Cancer) – 12th December 2009
- Nottingham Trent Poly – 17th June 1989
- Liverpool Royal Court – 16th June 1989
- London Astoria – 27th October 1988
- Newcastle Riverside – 12th October 1988
- Manchester Ritz – 11th October 1988
- Warrington Legends – 5th October 1988
- Manchester International 2 – 30th May 1988
- London Town And Country Club – 10th April 1988
- Birmingham University – 3rd October 1987
- Manchester International 2 – 1st October 1987
- Manchester Green Rooms – 10th August 1987
- Manchester Green Rooms – 9th August 1987
- Birmingham Burberries – 28th July 1987
- Sheffield University – 28th May 1987
- Sunderland Poly – 15th May 1987
- London ULU – 9th January 1987
- Liverpool University – 4th December 1986
- Bristol Bierkeller – 26th November 1986
- Hamburg Logo – 18th November 1986
- Cologne Luxor – 17th November 1986
- Cardiff Chapter Arts Centre – 9th November 1986
- Birmingham Burberries – 4th November 1986
- Burnley Mechanics Club – 27th October 1986
- Salford University – 24th October 1986
- London ICA – 11th October 1986
- London ICA – 8th October 1986
- Blackburn King George’s Hall – 19th September 1986
- Aberdeen The Venue – 16th August 1986
- Edinburgh Hoochie Coochie – 15th August 1986
- Glasgow Daddy Warbucks – 14th August 1986
- London LSE – 26th June 1986
- Leeds Ritzy – 24th June 1986
- Manchester Town Hall – 7th June 1986
- Liverpool System – 23rd August 1985
Chords:
G, Em, G
"you cry...." : C, D, G
"oh you might.." : Em, G, Em
G, Em, G
"you cry...." : C, D, G
"oh you might.." : Em, G, Em