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Rockin' Chair
04:56
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Rockin’ Chair
- 9/10/11, 9/12
Woke up this evening, was pretty run down,
Run myself downtown, into a wall.
And now this evening, my hearts a beating,
My bloods a steaming, I’m heeding the call.
And over yonder, I start to saunter.
Take a deep breath, and then you got to let it go.
And tell me one time, over a glass of wine,
What is the thing that really blows your mind?
(And) Don’t tell me lies. Don’t disguise
Just let it go, and let me know.
And simply speaking, my floors are creaking.
Must sound like a rockin’ chair, down below.
And on that subject, let me just interject,
That was the funniest thing, I’d heard in a while.
So let me feel now, what makes you real now.
What sparks your engine, takes you over the line?
And crystal caverns, and all the patterns.
Familiar faces, settle down for a while.
(And) Don’t tell me lies. Don’t disguise
Just let it go, and let me know.
What is this heartache? Was that an earthquake?
I felt some kind of shake, deep into my bones.
But timely tremors, serve to remind us,
Of bigger matters, that are out of control.
Who travels onward, in a direction,
Into the heartland, will be better than those,
Who travel backwards, into the wasteland,
Back to the past land, leaving futures unknown.
(And) Don’t tell me lies. Don’t disguise
Just let it go, and let me know.
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Will
03:15
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Will
They say winning is half the war
But I’m here to even the score
They say God will see you through
But I’m here, and I’m looking at you
Who will call again
To the souls of lonely men
A voice in the shadow
Can you hear
Can you hear
When does a heart break
At the start or at the end
When the last piece is turned over
Or when it gives way to the bend
Who will call again
To the souls of lonely men
A voice in the shadow
Can you hear
Can you hear
Your hands are tired
Your eyes are sad
It’s all on fire now
It’s all on fire…
Who will call again
To the souls of lonely men
A voice in the shadow
Can you hear
Can you hear
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Honey
05:35
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Honey
- July 25th 2010
Honey I had heard and seen you many times,
But you caught me off guard when we met.
Your delicate dandelion beauty,
Your faint quiet smile.
Honey, you’re about as sweet as they come.
Forget about that mansion on the hill,
Let’s go out and have some fun.
And all of those places, you’ve yet to see.
And all of those people, you’ve yet to be.
I wished to hold you in my arms,
I wished to taste your fine nectar.
But all I could do was stand there,
All I could do was imagine him holding you in his arms.
Honey, you’re about as sweet as they come.
Forget about that mansion on the hill,
Let’s go out and have some fun.
And all of those places, you’ve yet to see.
And all of those people, you’ve yet to be.
Some of your most famous moments emitted from his bedroom,
Tales of bonds of blood and found love.
From you he told of pure emotion,
From you came undeniable magic.
Honey, you’re about as sweet as they come.
Forget about that mansion on the hill,
Let’s go out and have some fun.
And all of those places, you’ve yet to see.
And all of those people, you’ve yet to be.
Today housed in your tower, I could feel it,
Unassuming almost anonymous, almost.
After you, I saw the ghost of Johnny Cash,
Peaceful in his home away from home.
Honey, you’re about as sweet as they come.
Forget about that mansion on the hill,
Let’s go out and have some fun.
And all of those places, you’ve yet to see.
And all of those people, you’ve yet to be.
I wished to hold you in my arms…
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Tokyo
02:49
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Tokyo
I’ve never been to Tokyo
But if you want to take me
I’ll let you
I’ll let you
I’ve heard the sunset’s pinker over there
A rowboat we built just for two
We’ll get there in the afternoon
Don’t worry
Don’t worry
We can see the city lights from our hotel
And ooh…we’re gonna get lost at midnight
We’re gonna drink too much
We’re gonna run this town
Until the trains are all empty
I’ll serve you tea for breakfast
And you’ll kiss me on the corner
Mid-morning
Mid-morning
The traffic rushes by us just the same
I’ll race you to the arcade
Where we’ll spend our change on pinball
One more game
One more game
I’ll let you win to see your silly smile
And ooh…you can share my umbrella
I bought a brand new hat
From that cheap boutique
And I hope that you like it…
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Billie
03:45
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Billie
Billie pins a flower in her hair
There’s a note on the table
Billie hums a song that no one’s heard
And laughs
Billie has a wrinkle in her dress
Where her palms were sweaty
Billie has a secret that she tells
On Sundays
Sing Billie sing
Keep your eyes open
Keep your eyes open
Cry Billie cry
It’s time to go
The gentle music fades into the dark
The last door closes
The autumn breeze blows summer down the street
Now it’s cold
Billie has an old bottle of gin
She keeps for when it’s raining
Billie has a blanket that she made
Big enough for one
Cry Billie cry
Keep your eyes open
Keep your eyes open
Sing Billie sing
It’s time to go
Billie knows he isn’t coming home
On Sunday
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Change In The Air
03:00
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Change In The Air
There’s change, change, change in the air
Hey check it out, it’s over there
There’s change, change, change in the air
Hey check it out, it’s over there
Mother, mother, mother have mercy on me
I’m on the land, I’m out at sea
Mother, mother, mother have mercy on me
I’m on the land, I’m out at sea
Take this dollar, take this penny from me
That’s all I got man, now I am free
Take this dollar, take this penny from me
That’s all I got man, now I am free
Well there’s change, change, change in the air
Check it out, it’s over there
There’s change, change, change in the air
Hey check it out, it’s over there
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A Quick Reveal
04:06
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A Quick Reveal
- words 9/13/09
I am awake,
I sit and think of your passion and beauty.
Why did I run,
why did I turn.
A fruit so sweet
falls rare,
a fall complete,
a stare.
I wait now, for time more full and sure.
I wait now, for a love,
a love so pure. I look inside,
a quick reveal.
A turning wine,
a bitter deal.
And all for yours,
oh universe of love.
For if not love, then, what.
A value gained?
A soul stained.
Embrace me, fully...
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Windward
01:45
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Windward
Old stone wall
Old stone wall
Tell me when you’re gonna fall
Tell me then you’ll turn to dust
Tell me softly if you must
Railroad track
Railroad track
Westbound train’s gonna break your back
Rolling steady down the line
Last train wasn’t mine
Big white house
Upon the hill
Roses ‘round the old windmill
Can you see across the pasture
What your children are marching after?
Big white house
Upon the hill
Roses ‘round the old windmill
Can you see across the pasture
What your children are marching after?
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Joe Adler Burlington
Burlington, Vermont based singer/songwriter who draws on influences that range from the blues, folk, and experimental tendencies of Tom Waits, to the poetic leanings of Leonard Cohen. Adler has collaborated on stage live with such notables as Brad Barr (The Slip), Russ Lawton (Trey Anastasio), Marco Benevento, Yah Yah Abdel-Majid (Sun Ra Arkestra), Craig Myers (Barika), and Dave Dreiwitz (Ween). ... more
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