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barstool
02:42
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I’m and old woman
84, or is it 85?
Mama raised me
Daddy tried
‘Til they shipped him off to war
He came back half alive
I never married
I never really tried
Preferred whiskey and women
To playin’ housewife
And this was my barstool
Though it’s never been my bar
Always swore I’d be leavin’
But I never got that far
And this here’s my sorrow
But it ain’t my song
I’m the silence between melodies
You’ll notice me when I’m gone
But I was young once
Back in my day
There was work to be done
Always bills to pay
But come the weekend
I’d be stayin out late
Down at the club
They’d ask me to play
An old parlor guitar
With rusted strings
But that old guitar
Sure could sing
And this was my barstool
Though it’s never been my bar
Always swore I’d be leavin’
But I never got that far
And this here’s my sorrow
But it ain’t my song
I’m the silence between melodies
You’ll notice me when I’m gone
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ballad of lake superior
04:14
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He a few years older
A widower was he
She was just a young thing
All the boys her age were mean
He picker her wildwood flowers
Placed them behind her ears
He said I have no money
Only love my dear
And she said
Oh, this heart of mine
Loves nothing but the water and the sky
And oh, the only thing I need is the northern wind blowing through the pines
He built for her a wagon
A gypsy caravan
Kissed her soft on the cheek
And asked of her her hand
Upon her slender finger
A golden ring he slid
Forever I will care for you
If to me your heart you’ll give
And she said
Oh, this heart of mine
Loves nothing but the water and the sky
And oh, the only thing I need is the northern wind blowing through the pines
So into stormy waters
Threw a body from a cliff
He left for her a letter
His final words to give
He said if you cannot love me
As a man of flesh and blood
I will become the water
That I you might love
And oh, this heart of mine
Forever now becomes the sea
And oh, sweet love of mine
One day you will return to me
She was drinking moonshine
The bottle to her lips
Replaced it with a pistol
And gave her final kiss
For finally she did love him
Her heart went out to sea
And if you walk on the shore
You can hear it sing
Oh, this heart of mine
Loves nothing but the sky and the sea
And oh, sweet love of mine
Forever now I give my heart to thee
Forever now I give my heart to thee
Forever now I give my heart to thee
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Emmy Woods Saint Paul, Minnesota
Emmy Woods (she/they) was born and raised on an old dirt road in rural North Dakota and currently resides in Saint Paul, Minnesota. With hints of country, folk, and blues, Emmy’s songs showcase her knack for storytelling, her strengths in musical artistry, and an impressive vocal range and ability. When asked to summarize her music in three words, Dr. Kyle Smith replied, “Queer Farm Vibes.” ... more
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