Janie Gillespie Lyrics

Janie Gillespie, she lit the match, caught her reflection in the shiny brass of the latch

She opened the door, she opened her heart, and there was Tommy, he was looking for a new start … (yes he was)

She was a wee bit overwhelmed, how could this man cast such a spell?

She'd been waiting for Tommy, forever it seems, his journey was a wild and simple dream

Gone for a merchant, gone for too long, I'm singing the news, it's a long lost love song

He brought toys from Tibet, Chince from Chengdu, Tommy knew he has some making up to do

He didn't come with empty hands, no he brought perfumes oér from France

Tommy knew Janie was a wonderful catch, but Janie's dad said 'nix' to the match …

Tommy was talking, he had so much to say, he led her on in the usual kind of way

Janie was trembling at the touch of his hand, the feel of his fingers was almost more than she could stand

But what she really wanted to know, was would he stay or would he go?

Janie knew Tommy was a dubious catch, her heart said yes her head said no …

heart said yes her head said no, heart said yes her head said no … …

heart said yes her head said no …. to the match …

Tommy knew he had to readjust, lose that wanderlust, for love

Stay he must, lose that wanderlust, for love

Tommy knew Janie was a wonderful catch, but Janie's dad said 'nix' to the match

He kept on asking Janie's dad, kept on asking Janie's dad, kept on begging Janie's dad … he said "yes" , he said "yes".

The bells were ringing for a very long time, Tommy thought he could turn water into wine

The bride was beautiful in perfume & lace, Tommy couldn't wipe the grin from his face

They'd crossed the great divide, stripping willow side by side …

Janie knew Tommy was a dubious catch, her heart said yes her head said no …

heart said yes her head said no, heart said yes her head said no … …

heart said yes her head said no …. Her heart said yes …

Listen to your heart! Heart said yes … Etc.)