It’s elementary my dear sir

I saw a coin fly through the air

Down to earth it came to rest

And from that moment I was blessed

By landing over Wear water

It saved a calf from certain slaughter

For I took a gamble and I bought her

Saving me and the Butcher’s daughter

And as sure as I stand here with you

I swear I heard these words ring true

"Turn again Duck, Lord Mayor of Durham

Turn again Duck, turn, turn again"

There is a time and a place for all things

Turn, turn again

Take heed when your inner voice sings

And turn, turn again

Be prepared for whatever chance brings

And turn, turn again

Listen for the sound of luck’s beating wings

And turn, turn again

A flame caught on my failing luck

And a fire flared for bold John Duck

I rose to fortune and to Mayor

It’s elementary my dear sir

Yes, all the elements came right for me

Whether by design or naturally

But I made them work successfully

Whilst thanking all the stars that shine on me

For as sure as I stand here with you

I swear I heard these words ring true

"Turn again Duck, Lord Mayor of Durham

Turn again Duck, turn, turn again"

There is a time and a place for all things

Turn, turn again

Take heed when your inner voice sings

And turn, turn again

Be prepared for whatever chance brings

And turn, turn again

Listen for the sound of luck’s beating wings

And turn, turn again

There is a time and a place for all things

Turn, turn again

(Gary Miller)

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This song was commissioned and specially-written for the upcoming project 'The Butcher Baronet', in collaboration with Lone Pine Pictures, about the 17th Century Durham City historical figure John Duck.

Other songs and tunes from this project include : -

'The Beer Token'

'Behind the Wall'

'The Butcher Baronet'

'Ca' Hawkie'

'Cast Out'

'City of Dreams'

'Cloak and Hood'

'Duck's Overture'

'Dunholm'

'Elementary (Turn Turn Again)'

'Flesh and Bone'

'Fortune Weaver'

'Go Away!'

'Golden Journey: Through Air / Over Water / To Earth / On Fire'

'Here's to You, John Duck!'

'Hold on'

'John's Jacobus (Inscription)'

'Merrily Danced The Butcher's Wife'

'My Butcher Boy'

'Now I Dream'

'Old Duck's Main'

'Old Duck's Rant'

'Rolling on (A Hymn for John and Ann)'

'Shiny Thing'

'Top of the Hill'

'We Don't Talk About Him 'Round Here'