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By the River

from The Lone Canary by The Lone Canary

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Me and Matthew were just kids when mom and daddy died
We were all we had
My father left us our farm in West Virginia
Where we did the best we could
We barely made it by, and soon, the money
It would take flight and disappear
The bank, they took our land and left us with empty hands
And nothing else to fear

If it all goes down, meet me by the river
Where we laid our papa to rest
Take the money and the guns, ride into the sun
And we’ll build a home out west

Filled with fire in his bones, my brother Matthew spoke
“Those bastards took our home, so we’ll take it back in gold
So help me God, we’ll paint this town red”
So we tore into bank, guns drawn, and bags in hand
To reclaim our stolen land
And at gunpoint they filled the sacks
With every last penny that they had

If it all goes down, meet me by the river
Where we laid our papa to rest
Take the money and the guns, ride into the sun
And we’ll build a home out west

“Mathew run, run, run!” -- the sheriff pulled his gun and took aim...
The bullet sunk into his lungs, his last words dripping from his tongue
“Give’m hell, my brother, don’t let me die in vain!”

All we wanted was a home; all we wanted was our home....

Now that it’s all gone down, I’ll meet you by the river
Where we laid our papa to rest

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from The Lone Canary, released June 3, 2015
Written by - Jesse Fox

Jesse Fox: Vocals | Acoustic Guitar | Banjo
Heather Camacho: Vocals | Keys
Micky Rosenquist: Drums | Percussion | Bass | Lap Steel

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The Lone Canary Rockford, Illinois

The Lone Canary, is a Folk/Americana duo comprised of Rockford, IL musicians Jesse Fox and Heather Camacho. They have an acoustic, rootsy sound echoing the styles of legendary folk artists.

Jesse, a solo artist since 2008, and Heather, who occasionally played and sang with him, officially joined forces in June of 2014 to form The Lone Canary. ... more

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