1952 Vincent Black Lightning

Oh says Red Molly to James "That's a fine motorbike
A girl could feel special on any such like"
Says James to Red Molly "My hat's off to you
It's a Vincent Black Lightning, 1952
And I've seen you at the corners & cafes, it seems
Red hair & black leather, my favorite color scheme"
And he pulled her on behind
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Oh says James to Red Molly "Here's a ring for your right hand
But I'll tell you in earnest, I'm a dangerous man
For I've fought with the law since I was 17
I robbed many a man to get my Vincent machine
And now I'm 21 years, I might make 22
And I don't mind dying but for the love of you
And if fate should break my stride
Then I'll give you my Vincent to ride"

"Come down, come down, Red Molly" called Sgt. McRaeThompson first released this song on his 1991 album "Rumor & Sigh". it is probably Thompson's best known & most covered song."For they've taken young James Adie for armed robbery
Shotgun blast hit his chest, left nothing inside
Oh come down, Red Molly, to his dying bedside"
When she came to the hospital, there wasn't much left
He was running out of road, he was running out of breath
But he smiled to see her cry
And said "I'll give you my Vincent to ride"

Says James "In my opinion, there's nothing in this world
Beats a '52 Vincent & a redheaded girl
Now Triumphs & Indians & Greeveses won't do
Ah they don't have a soul like a Vincent '52"
Oh he reached for her hand & he slipped her the keys
Said "I've got no further use for these
I see angels on Ariels in leather & chrome
Swooping down from heaven to carry me home"

And he gave her one last kiss & died
And he gave her his Vincent to ride- lyrics & music by Richard Thompson(c) Beeswing Music (BMI) All rights reserved.