Peter Gabriel - Mercy Street (acoustic cover)
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
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Peter Gabriel's magical ballad "Mercy Street" in an acoustic version by Lawrence Collins.... this is song #2 for the live album vote; we're recording the album at the Solarium show on feb 6th.. (2009). This is one of my favorite all time songs- peter gabriel's tribute to Anne Sexton.........
Deuxième chanson pour le vote de l'album live. Une de mes chanson favorites de tous les temps... merci Mr Gabriel.
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ZE CHORDS & LYRICS:
Capo on F# (chord shapes are noted)
Looking down on empty streets, all she can see ||: Bm Bmi9 :||
Are the dreams all made solid, are the dreams made real | G | Em|
All of the buildings, all of the cars ||: Bm Bmi9 :||
Were once just a dream in somebody's head | Emi (G) | Emi |
She pictures the broken glass, pictures the steam ||: Bm Bmi9 :||
She pictures a soul with no leak at the seam | Emi (G) | Emi A9 |
Bridge:
Let's take the boat out (wait until darkness) ||: Bm Bmi9 :||
Let's take the boat out (wait until darkness comes) ||: Bm Bmi9 :||
Nowhere in the corridors of pale green and grey
Nowhere in the suburbs, in the cold light of day
There in the midst of it so alive and alone
Words support like bone
Chorus:
Dreaming of Mer--cy Street, || Bmi G | A |
wear your inside out | Bmi Bmi9(A) | Amaj7 Emi |
Dreaming of mercy | D | G A |
in your daddy's arms again | Bmi | A |
Dreaming of Mer--cy Street, | Bmi G | A |
swear they moved that sign | Bmi Bmi9(A) | Amaj7 Emi |
Dreaming of mercy | D | G A |
in your daddy's arms | Bmi | Bmi ||
Solo:
3x ||: Bmi Bmi9(A) | G :||
| Bmi Bmi9(A) | G A |
Pulling out the papers from the drawers that slide smooth
Tugging at the darkness, word upon word
Confessing all the secret things in the warm velvet box
To the priest-he's the doctor, he can handle the shocks
Dreaming of the tenderness-the tremble in the hips
Of kissing Mary's lips
[chorus]
Dreaming of Mercy Street, wear your inside out
Dreaming of mercy in your daddy's arms again
Dreaming of Mercy Street, swear they moved that sign
Looking for mercy in your daddy's arms
Mercy, mercy looking for mercy..... Mercy, looking for mercy
End:
Anne with her father is out in the boat | Bmi | Bmi9(A) |
Riding the water, | G |
Riding the waves | Emi |
On the sea | Bmi |
Awesome cover . I’m 50. Peter Gabriel was my first artist as a 12 year old I felll in love with . You nailed it. Thank you !
Thank you sean!
I just found this and was expecting it to suck. I never thought anyone could do this incredible song justice. Boy was I wrong! Absolutely great job!
This cover just saved my life
thank you Maria!
Oh MY GOD. When you opened your mouth I was blown away. This was just amazing!!!!! I'm so glad UA-cam exists.
Brilliant. Simply brilliant. 5/5.
I never comment on here, but had to on this. From one fellow musician to another , FANTASTIC. Fantastic timbre. Song selection doesnt hurt either.
absolutely beautiful. your mastery honors the soul and the ecstacy of this most poetic of songs. i sang along with you, another ghost or spirit in the machine, a time and dimension away. it felt like an honor and a privilege. peace and hope you are still creating music.
Thank you Rolando!! yes, I'm still gigging, mostly in France where I live
Gorgeous ear candy. Thank you.
I've been listening this song since I were born. Your tribute to Peter Gabriel is beautiful. Thank you for sharing your incredible talent, Greetings from Chile.
Just brilliant. I hope that you've let Mr Gabriel know of this as I'm sure he would
be absolutely blown away....
This is one of the most versions I have heard, absolutely fantastic
Beautiful voice and arrangement!
Grande !!!!
OMG - This is THE cover. It could not be done better. Congratulations!
+Bernhard Kretz - thank you!
BRAVO! La mia canzone preferita di P.Gabriel...
Impressive that this cover is 12 years old. The performance and production really holds up.
thank you Dave
Most people don’t get the fact that Peter Gabriel is up there with Lennon and McCartney especially with Mercy Street
And you nail it😊
We should jam together
I can't enough of your amazing cover of this song , ya brought me to tears my friend
this is out of this world! congrats!
Lovely cover of a great song. Really enjoyed it.
Hello Mr Laurence
I watched your video and listen to loop several times and it is simply superb, magnificent, I am very moved by your performance as Peter Gabriel is my artist in every sense of the term preferred .. and I can say that you made with your interpretation fabulous honor, and involved in sensitivity and humility.
I send you to France, a huge idea of friendship, I am still excited ..
thank you thank you to you this moment of pure pleasure, so stay ....
Regards
Isabelle
olha eu não nuca comentei em youtube, esse cara ai levou meu like, peter grabiel, muito bom, fechar os olhos é peter grabriel cantando parabens.
the atmosphere of this you have captured brilliantly.what a haunting piece of music.well played sir
Fantastisch! Vielen Dank, Lawrence!
Danke Michael!
Wow!
my fav version
Excellent, just excellent! Thanks for sharing.
You are an outrageously talented individual.
Your voice is perfect for these PG covers!
Very beautiful voice....
What a great cover. Peter Gabriel is one of my favorite artists of all time. Not only does his music reach those of us who appreciate his gift, but he tells a story with each composition. You have nailed the spirit of this song...thank you for sharing your great talent with us :o)
Amazing performance of an amazing song.
After a year yet again im back to see this vid again and im loving it... AWESOME COVER.. OR actually I shouldn't say it a cover.. its real .....
Wow. Great cover.
Holy crap! Awesome job!
I'm seriously blown away! YOU just inspired me to use my loop pedal. I see you posted the chords - thanks!!!!
Beautiful
thank you Julie!
This morning, I "heard" Mercy Street in my head played really slow, with Jon Gomm being channeled through my fingers. And here we are. Beautiful work, Lawrence. Truly awesome arrangement and performance. Tons of feel.
Fantastic ! ! !
Fantastic rendition. Tip of the hat to you.
I was not expecting that when all I saw was a guy standing behind a mic with an acoustic. Very very nice cover and clever use of the sampler. I've been wanting to do PG songs for ages but can't find anyone who gets it to play along with.
Beautifully done. Well thought out, yet still maintains the immediacy and honesty of the song. Great use of the loops.
Great!!!!
thank you!
Bonjour a vous ;)) toujours aussi beau magnifique !!!!!!!! a bientôt a Toulouse peut être ?
BRAVO!
VERY nice cover! Truly.
Nice work with the looper too!
Thank you for posting this video.
i love this u got the voice 2 suit peter gabes stuff r u petrer in disguise
Just seen this cover. I am VERY critical of those that do a cover of a PG, PC, or Genesis songs. You have done a very good job. Well done.
Really really nice!!! You show a diverse array of talent & sound, sweeeeeet
i listen your cover of this song since 2 years and welldone very beautifull cover
thanks!
By adding your pesonal touch to the song, it comes across excellently.
what a fun cover to watch unfold! bravo!
I watch this video from time to time... and every time I do, I'm amazed, impressed, and inspired! Well done!! Thank you for posting this video.
Excellent! I just love it! Thanks for sharing it with us! This is a great LC live vintage!! ;-)
Bravo!!!!!!!!!!
yes!!! thanks! like!!
Decided to learn this song and came upon your version.
What can I say? Awesome!
amazing
This was really well done. I NEVER post comments, just not enough time most days. But I couldn't let this go without appreciating how well done it was. Great use of your tools to bring depth to your version. Thanks for posting!
beautiful version! well done Mr. Collins!
Nicely done!
Very Nice
thank you!
Great !
Fil Ze Loom thank you!
WOW!!!
Superb! Love the double mic setup
Direto do brasil maio de 2016... top muito bom cara!!!!!!!!!
Wow man. Beautiful. Thank you.
Excellent !!!
To accomplish that in a single track solo effort is quite a feat. Bravo! Most will never know how complicated the pre production
of your effort was. Well done Sir.
thanks!
Damn man, you're good! Beautiful combination of great fretwork, fantastic voice and impressive mastery of a looper ... Stunning performance, a joy to hear and watch!
thank you!!
You're a genius. I love this!!
I really love this version. Absolutely beautiful.
Sweet !!
Beautifully done, I like it allot!
Great job man, nicely layered and each nuance well executed.
Incredible.
Thanks mr George!!
amazing cover
It's much more than my favourite song - I love"Mercy Street". And what you've done it's just amazing. Just amazing. Thank you!
My dear, be proud as this is a stunningly beautiful piece with passion and nuances that bring out the best of the song. Thank you for sharing! Looking forward to checking out more of your work.
wunderschön
Eres poderoso Lawrence.
WOW!! Love your version of this great song. Thank you for sharing.
This is excellent!!
brvo... very beutiful.. you're genius
Very nicely done!
Great voice
And good (looper) rythmics
Wow, that was, awesome, you've inspired me.
Excellent!!!!!! I've been a Gabriel fan for all of my adult (and teenage) life and have almost never liked covers of Peter's songs. This one however is just great! Not too far from the true feeling of the piece but completely refitted with a whole new texture and sadness. Very good.
Fantastico!
thank you very much!
cool job Mr Callins!!!
Very appreciated
Carlo Di Cintio
great cover!!!!
Awesome! Rock on, man! I must confess this is probably the first time I ever post a comment here... this is soooo good!
Geez Laurence, you're a regular one man band!! Really sounds great! Great job! Peace.
Bravissimo.Bella interpretazione Ciao Luca
Brilliant solo. Well done!
thanks David!
Excellent version man.
I like this idea with second microphone!)
Well done!
🤙👍✌️bravo
Interesting cover. Nice vocals.
Una gran versión, impecable e increíble