Lyrics for: Cristobal

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I was thinking of Columbus
And the men of Andalucia
Sailing on to the edge of the world
In their little Santa Maria
By the sun and the stars
And the sand through an ampoletta
They were searching for God and for gold
Or at least for somewhere better

I was thinking of Columbus
Saying prayers like an evangelista
Looking west on an October night
While the men sang Salva Regina (Salva Regina)
Cristobal and the cross
His Maria and two caravels
Buying God in to La Navidad
For a handful of beads and a bell

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Oh Cristobal
You carry the keys to heaven
Or the gates of hell
Cristobal, Cristobal
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Cristobal

From San Salvador with a cross on the gun
Into Santa Maria dela concepcion
From Isabella and Fernadina
On to Las Islas de Arena
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Oh Cristobal
You carry the keys to heaven
Or the gates of hell
Cristobal, Cristobal
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Cristobal

Copyright Information for: Cristobal

Music Composition (Publishing)
Music composed by: Philip Riley (APRA)
Lyrics written by: Philip Riley (APRA) and Jayne Budai (APRA)
Year composed/written (© Date): 2003
ISWC (International Standard Musical Work Code): Not yet issued.
Owned by: Philip Riley and Jayne Budai
Controlled by: Strathan Music Limited (PRS)
Percentage controlled: 100%
Territories controlled: World
What type of usages can be licensed: All usages
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Master Recording (Sound Recording)
Album recording taken from: Philip Riley and Jayne Elleson: Rituals
Year first released (P Date): 2011. Approximate Running Time: 4:21
(P) Name: Philip Riley and Jayne Elleson
ISRC (International Standard Recording Code): NZLO01090407
Owned by: Philip Riley and Jayne Budai
Controlled by: Strathan Music Limited
Percentage controlled: 100%
Territories controlled: World
What type of usages can be licensed: All usages
To license this master recording please Contact Us.