[Verse 1]
I said I’d join the prayer group
He blessed me at the door
But my halo’s slightly lopsided
And my boots are on the floor
You’re waiting by the back lane
Red scarf
Crooked grin
While the vicar’s quoting scripture
Trying to sniff out every sin
[Chorus]
Oh
Catch us if you can
Father
We’re three steps past your grace
Spinning ‘round the corner
Lipstick all over my face (hey!)
You’re chasing after shadows
We’re tangled in the dark
Say a hymn for my poor soul
While she’s lighting up my heart
[Verse 2]
You said
“Meet me by the old well
Bring trouble
Bring some gin”
I brought the whole confession list
You said
“Leave it
Let’s begin”
We’re laughing in the hedgerows
Your hand under my coat
While he’s sprinting through the brambles
With a Bible held like a boat
[Chorus]
Oh
Catch us if you can
Father
We’re three steps past your grace
Spinning ‘round the corner
Lipstick all over my face (oh!)
You’re chasing after shadows
We’re tangled in the dark
Say a hymn for my poor soul
While she’s lighting up my heart
[Bridge]
[Whistle and fiddle whirl
Crowd claps and stomps in rhythm]
He shouts
“Have you seen two maidens?”
The pub roars
“Not a clue!”
You’re under table number seven
Sipping stolen Sunday brew
I slide in right beside you
Ale foam on your lip
You say
“Bless me
I’ve been wicked”
So I give your skirt a flip (hey!)
[Chorus]
Oh
Catch us if you can
Father
We’re dancing round your rules
You’re guarding all the holy books
We’re skipping Sunday school
You’re chasing after shadows
We’re kissing by the quay
Pray for all the village sinners
But save a prayer for me
[Outro]
Oh
Catch us if you can
Father
Your lantern’s burning low
We’ll be back in time for morning
With a very righteous glow