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Money on the Moonshine
04:19
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Sweet evening coming down, heavy on my eyes
Haulin' as the raindrops hit the ground
I've been out of luck with no place to go
But ain't nobody gonna keep me down
There's flies in my headlight
And I'm underneath the cover of the pines
And through the darkness I am guided
By the light of the moon, let it shine, let it shine
'Cause I've got lightning
I've got a fire in my belly and a brand new kind of tune
I'm gonna make all my money on the moonshine
I'm gonna make all my money by the light of the moon
The law man thinks he's got me on my knees
The law man thinks he's got me in a bind
But I have no reason to be worried anymore
Soon enough, I'll pay you back, I'll pay you back in kind
'Cause I've got lightning
I've got a fire in my belly and a brand new kind of tune
I'm gonna make all my money on the moonshine
I'm gonna make all my money by the light of the moon
You tell me I'm gonna lose it all
But I don't pay any mind
'Cause when I get across that old county line
It's just gonna be that much sweeter when it's mine, all mine
'Cause I've got lightning
I've got a fire in my belly and a brand new kind of tune
I'm gonna make all my money on the moonshine
I'm gonna make all my money by the light of the moon
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I Heard You Call My Name
04:18
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Stars dancing to the tune of a junebug bangin' on a banjo blue
Sundown romancin', dreamin' and beamin of bein' back home with you
I've got an axe to grind and a path to find
And I'm going off to battle in another man's war
So kiss me good, 'cause when I'm gone
You're gonna wish you kissed me more
You know I've never seen you dance that way before
One bright light shinin', life would never be the same
Lonely days were finally over, and I heard you call my name
By daylight, I'm leavin' on a ferry that'll carry me beyond the bay
And when I'm gone, I'll sing you a song and write to you every day
Say goodbye, but don't you cry
I'll see you again on the golden shore
But kiss me good, 'cause when I'm gone
You're gonna wish you kissed me more
You know I've never seen you dance that way before
One bright light shinin', life would never be the same
Lonely days were finally over, and I heard you call my name
(Bridge)
Say goodbye, but don't you cry
I'll see you again on the golden shore
But kiss me good, 'cause when I'm gone
You're gonna wish you kissed me more
You know I've never seen you dance that way before
One bright light shinin', life would never be the same
Lonely days were finally over, and I heard you call my name
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When You Come Down
04:46
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I hear you out knocking in the howling wind
I know who you are, won't you please come in
Sometimes I feel like the only man
In a one-horse town
And when the night breaks I scan the horizon
For when you come down
When you come down
I find that I no longer look around
And I'm right here in the moment
Right here in the moment, I've found
When you've got nothing, you worry that you never will
And when you've got it all, you wonder and you worry still
Some ecstasies you'll never know
Some you'll never know until you try
And without you to come around
I find I get down and let the days go by
When you come down
I find that I no longer look around
And I'm right here in the moment
Right here in the moment, I've found
I'm right here in the moment
Right here in the moment, I've found
Some ecstasies you'll never know
Some you'll never know until you try
And without you to come around
I find I get down and let the days go by
When you come down
I find that I no longer look around
And I'm right here in the moment
Right here in the moment, I've found
I'm right here in the moment
Right here in the moment, I've found
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4. |
Give a Dog a Bone
04:42
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I heard the saints cry, I heard the banshees wail
I saw everything turn to ashes, and scatter in the gale
Darkened sky, streets running red
Graveyards open up and throw out their dead
Won't you calm down now, for heaven's sake
You're the bride at every wedding, the body at every wake
And you are dirty rotten beneath your hide
I bet if I cut you open, I wouldn't find a heart inside
You've got no honor, you've got no grace
You've got nothing but that crooked smile on your face
Give a man time from high on your throne
You give a man a dollar like you'd give a dog a bone
I pray one day, I'm gonna take a stand
Turn your temples to ashes, pebbles and sand
If I fall, it won't be in vain
And if I don't last long, you will remember my name
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The King
05:11
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Put on your winter coat and head into the stormy weather
The wind blowin' all around, still you keep it all together
Once you were a wild child, dancing, turning to the music
You're older and you're wiser and you're feeling like you're tumbling down
Imagine if the king wasn't a king, he was a man with a son and daughter
Nothing going on at the end of the day but to be a man and father
He wouldn't have to carry all the weight of the world upon his shoulders
And when a new day rises he can wake up where he belongs
You've been through all your darkest times and passed up on the wine and bourbon
Telling stories and singing songs to burn off your sadness
I see you on the line with nobody there to stand beside you
You know that I'd do anything to ease your troubled mind
Imagine if the king wasn't a king, he was a man with a son and daughter
Nothing going on at the end of the day but to be a man and father
He wouldn't have to carry all the weight of the world upon his shoulders
And when a new day rises he can wake up where he belongs
You gave it all and fought hard, and played the cards that you were handed
It seems to be the way it's supposed to be, but you don't understand it
You've got no use for me now, I'm guessing that I'd best be leaving
My heart is on the highway and my eyes are on the setting sun
Imagine if the king wasn't a king, he was a man with a son and daughter
Nothing going on at the end of the day but to be a man and father
He wouldn't have to carry all the weight of the world upon his shoulders
And when a new day rises he can wake up where he belongs
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Maybelle Ferry Line
03:41
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Here I am, once again, at the day's remains
Watching the rolling hills and the cities on the plains
The thought of you is in my mind, and underneath my skin
You know it's right in front of you, but your mind won't take it in
Once I was a singer on the Maybelle Ferry Line
My song made me famous, though I didn't ever see a dime
All my pain and sorrow was too much to carry on my way
And if I close my eyes, I might never see the light of another day
My belle is behind me, but she'll be there in my dreams
And I wanted to see more of her, but I was glad for all I'd seen
And if anyone should ask you where I'm going this time
I'm sailing down the river on the Maybelle Ferry Line
I'm sailing down the river on the Maybelle Ferry Line
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St. James Infirmary
05:06
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It was down by Old Joe's barroom
On the corner of the square
They were serving drinks as usual
And the usual crowd was there
On my left sat Big Joel McKinney
His eyes were bloodshot and red
He turned to the crowd around him
These are the words he said
I went down to that St. James Infirmary
I saw my baby there
Stretched out on a long white table
So sweet, so cold, so fair
Let her go, let her go, God bless her
Wherever she may be
She may search this wide world over
And never find another man like me
Now when I die, please bury me
In my high-top Stetson hat
Put a twenty dollar gold piece on my watch-chain
Let my boys know I died standing pat
I want six crap-shooters to be my pallbearers
Six choir boys sing me a song
Put a jazz band on my wagon
Raise hell as I stroll along
Now this is the end of my story
Let's have another shot of booze
And if anyone should happen to ask you
I've got those gamblers' blues
Let her go, let her go, God bless her
Wherever she may be
She may search this wide world over
And never find another man like me
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I'll apply to be the keeper of the lighthouse at the edge of the world
Where ocean tumbles into the stars
And a foghorn warns ships off the shoals of the void
I can talk with the sea lions when I'm not busy maintaining the lantern
Or tossing out life preservers
To catch sailors drifting out toward Saturn
If all I can do is push you away
At least I can be sure that you will be safe
If all I can do is push you away
At least I can be sure that you will be safe
I'll watch for you on the horizon while I'm standing out on the galley
With only celestial sea spray crash
And the ticking clockworks to keep me company
If all I can do is push you away
At least I can be sure that you will be safe
If all I can do is push you away
At least I can be sure that you will be safe
'Cause you can't come back, you can't come back,
You can't come back from over the edge
You can't come back, you can't come back
Trust me, trust me, trust me on that
I'll apply to be the keeper of the lighthouse at the edge of the world
Where ocean tumbles into the stars
And a foghorn warns ships off the shoals of the void
If all I can do is push you away
At least I can be sure that you will be safe
If all I can do is push you away
At least I can be sure that you will be safe
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Another early day tomorrow
I should be getting home to bed
It gets me worn out just thinking
About the long road ahead
But it's getting on past midnight
You made a cup of tea
And anyway when I'm here with you
There's nowhere else I'd rather be
I think I'll stay a little while longer
Leave everything behind
Sometimes those loving arms are just so hard to find
Whatever you do, don't let me change my mind
I never know why I'm leaving
Without you by my side
No matter what I tell myself
I'm never satisfied
And I know it won't last forever
Not even very long
But it sure is nice while it's here
I'll take it with me when I'm gone
I think I'll stay a little while longer
Leave everything behind
Sometimes those loving arms are just so hard to find
Whatever you do, don't let me change my mind
I think I'll stay a little while longer
Leave everything behind
Sometimes those loving arms are just too hard to find
Whatever you do, don't let me change my mind
Whatever you do, don't let me change my mind
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I am a poor boy, and I am alone
Broke and down and out a thousand miles from home
I'm a worn down arrow wandering in the wind
And I've been running on my toes
For the California shores or the hills of Mexico
I've been running from all the folks that got me pinned
Well it's been a long time coming, and from all that I've seen
The times that I've been through, and everywhere I've been
My hat in my hand, the sun sinking low
An aching on my heart strings, it's time for me to go
My bets are on the table, I've got nothing left to burn
And where I've been I never can return
For now I'm riding to the sunset on a west-bound train
And you'll never find me back this way again
Well I've been burned, and I've been broke down
Tarnishes and abused more than I know now
I've been fumbling on my way on down the bend
And I've been chained, locked down to stay
I've been hung out to dry on a stormy day
While I was singing all my trials are soon to end
There's a fine line walking between the world we see and seem
And one I only knew once on the inside of a dream
I dreamed that I was lying in a field of waving gain
Diamond water sunsets, milk and honey lanes
Woke to the darkness, fumbling to find my way
Resolved to leave come the break of day
I'm going somewhere my soul won't feel no pain
And you'll never find me back this way again
You might find a pair of boots for a dollar and a dime
Or find the ones you're wearing will suit you just fine
You might find a living in the money that you made
You might die and find you've got nothing to your name
You might find salvation in the preacher's call
You might find there's nothing there at all
You might just find shelter from the pouring rain
But you'll never find me back this way again
No you'll never find me back this way again
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Shawn Byron San Francisco, California
Shawn Byron is a regular at the Hotel Utah, Bazaar Cafe, and other San Francisco Bay Area haunts. He digs 1960s folk songs and rock and roll.
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