Richard Thompson - Turning of the Tide

How many boys, one night stands,
How many lips, how many hands, have held you
Like I'm holding you tonight
Too many nights, staying up late,
Too much powder and too much paint
No you can't hide from the turning of the tide
Did they run their fingers up and down your shabby dress
Did they find some tender moment there in your caress
The boys all say "You look so fine"
They don't come back for a second time
Oh you can't hide from the turning of the tide
Poor little sailor boy, never set eyes on a woman before
Did he tell you that he'd love you, darling, for evermore?
Pretty little shoes, cheap perfume,
Creaking bed in a hotel room
Oh you can't hide from the turning of the tide
Did they run their fingers up and down your shabby dress
Did they find some tender moment there in your caress
The boys all say "You look so fine",
They don't come back for a second time
Oh you can't hide from the turning of the tide

[@glancycorner7425]

Absolutely one of my fave RT songs. 🥰🥰🥰

[@sdovas]

Vicious, yet magnificent.

[@rigelmoon9030]

There's nobody like Sir Richard. He's a one man minstrel. His sound is so unique. I never tire of him.

[@alexgordon7637]

How can anyone be so talented. It's not fair.

[@unavailable2204]

Richard Thompson is a total genius. Three hands with 6 fingers on each sounds about right. Incredible.

[@edgyandnordic]

I never cease to be amazed at the way RT can sound like an entire rock & roll band.

[@samandjennysambrook]

One Richard Thompson, theres only one Richard Thompson! 🎸 ♥

[@rossolsen1173]

Tears he is so great!

[@paulscott8748]

Great vocals and superb guitar work. Love this guy.

[@parkyourdogwithchrissie1596]

Absolutely fabulous. Makes your hreart sing !!

[@nancyl2]

After lviewing David Icke's "Turning the tide" 2 Hr. 13:37 vid; there was this beautiful creations vid "Turning the Tide," by RT How could I pass that up?? What a wonderful ending to a fullfilling evening. I could stay hear and listen to RT all night long. Thanks Richard for your soul reaching talent shared with ones that have learned to love your talent. Peace and Love. : -)

[@holyworrier]

At about 2:00 there, when he went behind the beat... So good. Thnx Cleo.

[@Sherpaful]

watching him play guitar like this brings an involuntary smile to my face :)

[@ColinKillick]

Absolutely, it's terrific. Two tremendous songwriters. I bet they could do something really cool together.

[@Mehefinheulog1]

utterly brilliant....
writing
playing
performing

[@daeusto]

no top 10 guitarist list can be without him... at least my lists. some people put Slash on theirs.

[@MrScaramoosh]

A genius,

[@nancyl2]

Wow three years since I commented on this wonderful Gem of RT. Magnificent. :-)

[@mahajohn]

Mortals look upon and cower.

[@tomgeorgearts]

My hero.

[@im4out]

excellent

[@candaceellis5331]

I love him so much

[@jonwellman9020]

Right passable..

[@tomosheffski]

peace and love to you to sister !

[@schleifMets41]

I always tell people, the man had 3 hands w/6 fingers on each

[@WatTyler13]

RT = peerless.

[@afridgetoofar1818]

This guy is better than Clapton. Change my mind.

[@swesttttt]

Absolutely. No need to change your mind, you’re not wrong.