Sleeping Village Lyrics

[Verse]
Red sun rising in the sky
Sleeping village cock’rel’s cry
Soft breeze blowing in the trees
Peace of mind, feel at ease

[Instrumental: "Bit of Finger"]

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This song is about a disaster about to befall upon an unsuspecting village. The Jew’s harp, in the beginning, was played by producer Rodger Bain.

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Credits
Produced By
Jaw Harp
Lead Vocals
Production
Phonographic Copyright ℗
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Recorded At
Regent Sound Studios (London, England)
Release Date
February 13, 1970
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