Ross Wilson: Music

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Sung by Megan Washington & arranged by Niko Schauble this version is the theme for ABC-TV's 'Bed Of Roses', starring Kerry Armstrong, & now heading for a 3rd series.

This is the first song I ever wrote with my now long-time collaborator Eris O'Brien & his friend John Pullicino.  We then worked on songs together for my 1989 solo album 'Dark Side Of The Man' which is where 'Bed Of Nails' made its debut & hit the Top 30 as a single. 

BED OF NAILS   (R.Wilson / E.O'Brien / J.Pullicino)

 

 When I started out along the road

I put a young man's shoulder to the wheel

Now I've gotten older with the load

I recognize the hand that makes the deal

 

Lay down in a bed of roses

Woke up lying on a bed of nails

It’s the oldest of tales

Lose the wind from your sails

You lay down in a bed of roses

And wake up lying on a bed of nails

 

You sign your name, you pay the price

Never see the poison in the pen

They mark the cards and load the dice

You never see which way the game will end

 

Lay down in a bed of roses

Woke up lying on a bed of nails

It’s the oldest of tales

Lose the wind from your sails

You lay down in a bed of roses

And wake up lying on a bed of nails

 

 

 

Copyright for the world 1986

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