Gerry Rafferty - City to City - "The Ark" 1978

Gerry Rafferty - The Ark

From the "City to City" album - 1978

The Ark
------Gerry Rafferty

See the dark night has come down on us
The world is livin in its dream
But now we know that we can wake up from this sleep
And set out on the journey
Find a ship to take us on the way.

The time has come to trust that guiding light
And leavin all the rest behind
Well take the road that leads down to the waterside
And set out on the journey
Find a ship to take us on the way.

And well sail out on the water
Yes well feel the sea grow
Yes well meet out on the water
Where are all strangers are known.

If you travel blindly, if you fall
The truth is there to set you free
And when your heart can see just one thing in this life
Well set out on the journey
Find a ship to take us on the way.

And well sail out on the water
Yes well feel the sea grow
Yes well meet out on the water
Where are all strangers are known.

See the dark night has come down on us
The world is livin in its dream
But now we know that we can wake up from this sleep
And set out on the journey
Find a ship to take us on the way.

And well sail out on the water
Yes well feel the sea grow
Yes well meet out on the water
Where are all strangers are known.

Intro: The Bushwhackers
Drums: Henry Spinetti
Bass Guitar: Gary Taylor
Piano: Tommy Eyre
Acoustic Guitar: Gerry Rafferty
Electric Guitars: Jerry Donahue
Tambourine: Glen Le Fleur
Fiddles/Mandolin: Graham Preskett
Lead Vocals: Gerry Rafferty
Backing Vocals: Gerry Rafferty / Barbara Dickson

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[joevs21001]

Gerry Rafferty is without a doubt the greatest singer and song writer of the modern age. There are no others like him, nor will there be. His voice is incredible. His music is MAGICAL!

[bobcooper31]

This guy is a phenomenon. His voice sounds like he is harmonising with another singer.

I keep expecting that some day an expert will tell me that he used to sing a song twice and then have a sound expert arrange the two recordings into the one finished production. I find it difficult to think of any other way a person could sing with such wonderful harmony.

[Haroldscross63]

Lovely

[TheBeatlesRock4ever]

gerry is one of my favorite artists and i just discovered this song and i love it , really <3

[pycargue]

All the Angels are now happy  to get such a Great Gentleman such Gerry with'em !

R.I.P Gerry ,You still the Best Sir!

[saapper102]

When your down find a quiet place and put this on, you will find this will change everything.

Cheers Gerry

[jocelyn894]

@kadennis66 u r absolutely right kadennis, that's all the best we can wish to such a great singer. Rest in Peace Mr Gerry Rafferty. Golden voice that will never be forgotten.

[mcockfield]

@bobcooper31 - I know what you mean; there is unquestionably something extra in his voice, a wonderful mystery.

[volksie100]

Really quite beautiful - very calming song after a tough day ! Thanks GR.

[tommyheddenstomboy]

I LOVE THIS SONG & STILL HAVE THE ALBUM.. GERRY R. IS A WONDERFUL SINGER...TY 4 SHARING...

[xxsnakexx70]

such a brilliant song!!!!!RIP Gerry

[robharding1957]

@emeraldcityvideos l still insist that city to city is a classic to rival any other, pure and simple genius,,,