Songs
Kris Drever is an award-winning songwriter and self taught master guitarist.
The folk tradition is built upon the sharing of music, songs and stories.
It is important to Kris that this is continued, and so here you’ll find the lyrics (and in some cases a “How To Play” video) for Kris’s songs.
In the dropdown menu, you can filter songs by album and/or band (e.g. Kris Drever/Lau).
Those with an asterisk * include a “How To Play” video.
Image Credit: Genevieve Stevenson
The Poorest Company *
When the wind feels like the words are breathing in and out of me,
And I’m standing beside you there’s a shadow where a man should be,
I would be glad enough if wherever I might be,
People would remember we’re woven in a tapestry.
When we steal what we can, with the courage to be free,
And I’ve found where I belong, among the poorest company.
When the wind feels like the world in useless spinning all round me,
A country round my shoulders its flag raised on a gallows tree,
I wont let it get me down, I know there are people now,
Who bind together what they do and live their lives like I want to.
When we steal what we can, I take everything I see,
And I’ve found where I belong, among the poorest company.