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The Ballad of Willie Hatton

from Live, Love & Lose by Monkey Wrench Revolt

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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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from Live, Love & Lose, released June 11, 2013
Ted Andrejko - Upright Bass
Nate Francisco - Mandolin and vocals
Tom George - Guitar and vocals

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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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