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PERFORMING ARTISTS
Mark Knopfler
Mark Knopfler
Vocals
Guy Fletcher
Guy Fletcher
Synthesizer
Paul Franklin
Paul Franklin
Pedal Steel Guitar
Ruth Moody
Ruth Moody
Pump Organ
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Mark Knopfler
Mark Knopfler
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Mark Knopfler
Mark Knopfler
Producer
Guy Fletcher
Guy Fletcher
Recording Engineer
Chuck Ainlay
Chuck Ainlay
Recording Engineer
Bob Ludwig
Bob Ludwig
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Hunted down I came upon
A place of ferns and grass
Gathered to a redbud tree
And now their footsteps pass
[Verse 2]
Where I crouch in dread
Discovering my certain death
Her leaves reaching for my head
As I suspend my breath
[Verse 3]
Redbud tree
Shelter me
Shelter me
[Verse 4]
Redbud tree
Shelter me
Shelter me
[Verse 5]
Those days of fear are gone
Yet I am pledged to her
As to my only one
My lovely protector
[Verse 6]
Redbud tree
Shelter me
Shelter me
[Verse 7]
Redbud tree
Shelter me
Shelter me
[Verse 8]
Redbud tree
Shelter me
Shelter me
[Verse 9]
Redbud tree
Shelter me
Shelter me
Written by: Mark Knopfler

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