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Gone
02:36
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Gone
Used to be my baby; my pride and all my joy.
Every time I turn around you're with some other boy,
and you are gone; yes you are gone.
I remember walking on a bright and sunny day.
You said that you loved me and it would always be that way,
and you are gone; yes you are gone.
Every time I'm 'round the town, see her passing by.
Think of how it used to be and I hang my head and cry.
and you are gone; yes you are gone.
Now I hit that bottle girl nearly every night.
I know that it don't last too long, but it makes me feel alright
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Live, Love & Lose
03:58
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Live, Love and Lose
There’ll come a day
You’ll go away
Leave me alone
I’ll be okay
I’ll carry on
Though I’ll be missing you
Live and learn
We all get burned
I’ve had my part
In broken hearts
The world moves on
And now the tables turned
It is the nature of this world we’re in
Things keep moving on.
It is the nature of these lives we live
That all you love is lost.
You live, you love, you lose
but no one gets to choose
The things that stay or go
Or those they’ll cling to.
I will die
And you will cry
you’re not alone
I’ll be nearby
You’ll carry on
And I’ll watch over you.
Our day will come
We’ll all be gone
And a brand new
day will dawn
you never know
just what tomorrow brings
It is the nature of this world we’re in
Things keep moving on.
It is the nature of these lives we live
That all you love is gone.
You live, you love, you lose
but no one gets to choose
The things that stay or go
Or those they’ll cling to.
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The Ballad of Willie Hatton
Oh I’ve walked the line
Since the age of nine
Running doors and breaking up this coal. [rhyme with mine]?
Though my mamma cried
I’m resigned to die
Like my daddy did in this dark hole. [mine]?
The lord gave Sunday as a day of rest
Then back down the rabbit hole to die
The only justice in this life we live
Is no one’s getting out alive
It’s too dark to see
a future front of me
winds of change come blow away my toil
I will spend my death
Like every waking breath
Buried deep beneath this Pennsylvania soil.
The lord gave Sunday as a day of rest
Then back down the rabbit hole to die
The only justice in this life we live
Is no one’s getting out alive
Company ain’t no good
They stole my childhood
My deprivations can’t be lost to no avail
If by chance you fail
this cautionary tale
Join me down in the depths of Avondale
Come join me down in the depths of Avondale
Come join me down in the depths of Avondale
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4. |
I Ain't The One
03:36
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I Ain’t The One
I ain’t the one that you are lookin’ for. That’s why you
tryin’ to change me since I walked in that door.
I ain’t the one that your are lookin’ for. Can’t meet these
expectations; I can’t change any more.
I ain’t afraid of your crazy threats. I’m going to
pull my stakes up. You won’t see me no more.
Can’t you see I’m not the man you need.
So let me go.
I ain’t the one.
I ain’t the one that you are lookin’ for. I said that
I’m not guilty. On the bible I swore.
I ain’t the one that you are lookin’ for. Though he did
try to cheat me. I won’t even the score.
I swear it’s true. Would I lie to you? Just let me
call the bondsman ‘fore you close that cell door.
Can’t you see I’m not the man you need.
So let me go.
I ain’t the one.
I ain’t the one that you are lookin’ for. So don’t come
stalkin’ round here knockin’ on my front door.
I ain’t the one that you are lookin’ for. And I’ll be
gone as soon as my feet hit the floor.
Call off the dogs. No don’t release the hounds
And don’t go lookin’ in here when you’re making your rounds.
There is much that you don’t want to know
Just let me go.
I ain’t the one.
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Numbskull
02:24
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Numbskull
Hey you
What to do?
Does the whole world seem messed up to you?
It’s an insane
Daisy chain
And what I see makes me numb my brain.
So I can’t feel
I can’t smile
I forget for a little while.
I’m so numb
I fear I’m dead.
And it’s messing with my head.
Hey friend
Where’s the end
to this madness in which we descend?
It’s shameful
And blameful.
And what I see makes me numb my skull
So I can’t feel
I can’t smile
I forget for a little while.
I’m so numb
I fear I’m dead.
And it’s messing with my head.
Hey son
What you done?
Do the inmates run the asylum?
You’re brain dead
And mislead
And what I see makes me numb my head
So I can’t feel
I can’t smile
I forget for a little while.
I’m so numb
I fear I’m dead.
And it’s messing with my head.
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6. |
Your Lying Ways
02:31
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Your Lying Ways
You broke my heart into pieces
The day you told that lie.
When asked if you still love me
You said you love some other guy.
Why do you insist on telling lies, lies, lies?
Why do you insist on making grown men cry?
I don’t believe a word you say
That you have changed your lying ways
‘cause that will be the day that I die.
I know that you still love me,
But put me on the shelf.
Though you’re in the arms of another,
It’s just you lying to yourself.
Why do you insist on telling lies, lies, lies?
Why do you insist on making grown men cry?
I don’t believe a word you say
That you have changed your lying ways
‘cause that will be the day that I die.
At the end of my dark tunnel
There shines a brilliant light.
It’s the lamp on your old nightstand.
You even lie awake at night.
Why do you insist on telling lies, lies, lies?
Why do you insist on making grown men cry?
I don’t believe a word you say
That you have changed your lying ways
‘cause that will be the day that I die.
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Devil's Ink
03:33
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Devil’s Ink
Oh can’t you see I’m the lonesome stranger.
I spread a pox across this land.
Where I walk, death and destruction
But I’ll make you smile ‘fore I pry the coin from your dead, cold hands.
The devil walks freely amongst you.
He destroys all that God’s made
He will take you by the by
cause you chose to dance with the devil than look him in the eye.
Ah ha
I’ll take your home. I’ll take your money
I’ll leave you broken in your hour of need.
I heed the calling of a higher power.
I ply my trade all in the name of corporate greed.
Ah ha
Colored beads and shiny baubles.
All distract from the task at hand.
I’m not your friend nor am I your neighbor.
I spin illusions ‘cause your castle’s made of sand.
Sow seeds of hatred, envy, despair
Let you wallow in unanswered prayers.
Divide and conquer gives me the key
To drive this once great nation down upon its knees.
Take what I want; leave you with nothing that you need.
Then wring you dry until you cannot afford to bleed.
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8. |
Daddy Done
03:18
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Daddy Done
Well hey there little mama. Hey there little son.
I came here to tell you just what your Daddy done.
'Cause he got high, oh so high.
Like a little bird flyin' up in the air. Oh way up in the sky.
Yeah he got stoned. Oh so stoned.
And what goes up must come back down,
and that's what your Daddy done.
Now Daddy was a good man
caught on the wrong side of the law,
and if he wants to come back again
he's gonna have to get down and crawl
'Cause he got high, oh so high.
Like a little bird flyin' up in the air. Oh way up in the sky.
Yeah he got stoned. Oh so stoned.
And the little birdie told the police man.
And the little birdie told the police man,
just what your Daddy done.
And they caught him on the corner with some good stuff in his hand.
By the time he had to come on down he was back up on the stand.
'Cause he got high, oh so high.
Like a little bird flyin' up in the air. Oh way up in the sky.
Yeah he got stoned. Oh so stoned.
And what goes up must come back down,
and that's what your Daddy done.
Now Mamma's on the doorstep. You know she ain't got nothing left.
'Cause the baby won't stop crying and the dog won't walk himself.
'Cause he got high, oh so high.
Like a little bird flyin' up in the air. Oh way up in the sky.
Yeah he got stoned. Oh so stoned.
And what goes up must come back down,
and what goes up must come back down,
and what goes up must come back down,
and that's what your Daddy done.
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9. |
When Will You Be Gone?
03:33
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When Will You Be Gone?
Now that I got your attention,
can't help but think you're all the same.
'Cause when we lay down here together,
you call be by some other name.
Now I know you been mistreated,
like somebody did you wrong.
But for you I got one question.
When will you be gone?
When will you be gone?
When will you be gone?
It ain't right. I can't sleep at night,
wonderin' when will you be gone.
So don't go beggin' for forgiveness.
Those cryin' eyes just make me strong.
I'll stare you right down dead and ask you,
When will you be gone?
When will you be gone?
When will you be gone?
It ain't right. I can't sleep at night,
wonderin' when will you be gone.
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10. |
Home to You
03:40
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Home to You
Bright lights, big city really messed my head.
Should of, could of, would of probably wound up dead.
But lady luck has taken a shine to me.
Promenade left and promenade right.
Packed my truck in the middle of the night.
Spun my tires I’m headed towards home and you.
Home, home, home, home to you
Home, home, home, home to you
In the city big crowds are all the rage
Feeling like a rat trapped in a cage
I’d crawl from my skin just to leave it behind me now.
In the country big sky, green grass, clean air.
Moving at a pace like I don’t care
I can move real fast when I’m headed towards home and you.
I can’t do this on my own.
I’ve decided I’m coming home to you.
Home to you.
I can’t do this on my own.
Packed my bags. I’m coming home to you.
Home to you.
Home, home, home, home to you
Home, home, home, home to you
City chewed me up; city spit me out.
But that’s what it took just to figure things out.
This city life is a game for a younger man.
Don’t get me wrong ‘cause the city’s alright
for a picture show or a Saturday night,
but if I stay too long I’m missing my country home.
Home, home, home, home to you
Home, home, home, home to you
Bright lights, big city really messed my head.
Should of, could of, would of probably wound up dead.
But lady luck has taken a shine to me.
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(Heroin) Why Do I Do the Things I Do?
Why do I do the things I do?
Why do you make me feel so blue?
Am I wracked with pain? Am I wracked by doubt?
Is that what this is all about?
Why do I do the things I do?
Why don’t we do this all the time?
You show me yours; I’ll show you mine.
Don’t you recall the times we had?
How good it felt just to be bad?
Why don’t we do this all the time?
Do you recall when we first met?
The heavy lids; shirts damp with sweat
You told me this won’t take too long.
Gave me the works; man we were gone
That was the first time we had met.
I’ll get the needle and the spoon.
‘cause you’ve got the stuff that makes me swoon.
When you are near I’m going mad
‘cause you’re the best I’ve ever had.
That’s why I do the things I do.
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12. |
Caroline
02:56
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Caroline
Compromise
Where no one really gets the things that they need
No matter how they beg
No matter how they plead
Compromise, compromise you’re not for me.
Don’t live your life
Giving up on the things in which you believe.
Giving away yourself
Till left with mediocrity
Compromise, compromise you’re not for me.
Caroline
You never really got the things that you need.
No matter how you begged.
No matter how you plead.
Caroline, Caroline you’re not for me.
Caroline, Caroline you’re not for me.
Caroline, Caroline, Caroline
You know it’s true
That we are through
Oh Caroline
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13. |
Every Dog Has His Day
03:25
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Every Dog Has His Day
Please, please
babe I’m begging on my knees.
How many times must I ask again?
My friends are out tonight.
You know my bark’s worse than my bite.
Please release this dog off of his chain.
Release me now
Anyway, anyhow
You know if you treat me right I will not stray.
Release me now
Or you will find out how
Eventually every dog has its day.
Comply
because this sleeping dog won’t lie.
Now let me out the house to raise some Cain.
I’m running with the pack
but I swear that I’ll be back.
Please release this dog off of his chain.
Release me now
Anyway, anyhow
You know if you treat me right I will not stray.
Release me now
Or you will find out how
Eventually every dog has its day.
Don’t impugn
Your dog must howl at the moon
Sometimes it’s all that keeps him sane
Let him depart
Your dog is still a wolf at heart
Please release this dog off of his chain.
Release me now
Anyway, anyhow
You know if you treat me right I will not stray.
Release me now
Or you will find out how
Eventually every dog has its day.
Eventually every dog has its day
Eventually every dog has its day
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Monkey Wrench Revolt Cortland, New York
Unfortunately Monkey Wrench Revolt is no longer in existence. We enjoyed our time together. We made some great music. Please enjoy. Do not send any money!
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