That Day is Done

From the Paul McCartney album Flowers In The Dirt (1989)
Paul McCartney: Lead Vocal, Bass, Harmonies,
Elvis Costello: Harmonies
Hamish Stuart: Guitars, Harmonies
Chirs Whitten: Drums, Tambourine
Robbie McIntosh: Guitar
Mitchell Froom: Keyboards
Nicky Hopkins: Piano
Horns: John Taylor, Tony Goddard, Ian Peters, Ian Harper

Produced by: P.M., E.C. , Mitchell Froom, Neil Dorfsman

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I feel such sorrow, I feel such same.
I Know I won't arrive on time
Before whatever out there is gone.
What can I do, that day is done.

It's just a promise, that I made
I said I'd walk in her parade
Hot scalding tears I thought would flow.
Still in my heart they'll never show.

That day is done, that day is done,
You know where I've gone
I won´t be coming back
That day is done

Well I recall the time and place
when they announced her precious face.
I thought at once my heart would burst,
Still, every time is like the first.

There was applause when she stepped up.
I wished that I could interrumpt
I made no sign, I made no sound
I know I must stay underground.

That day is done, that day is done,
You know where I've gone
I won't be coming back
That day is done

That's why she walks, or so they say.
She always knew just what I needed
Now if she would, just look my way
One time before they proceed.

She sprinkles flowers in the dirt
That's when a thrill becomes a hurt,
I know I'll never see her face.
She walks away from my resting place.

That day is done, that day is done,
You know where I've gone
I won't be coming back
That day is done