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Green River Blues

from Heartwood by The Boxcar Lilies

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lyrics

Green River Blues and this devil I can’t lose
Got holes in my pockets and the soles worn off my shoes
And the rain keeps running down
The sidewalks of this town

Green River Blues, the answers lie around
On a dusty railroad track that takes you West out of this town
Could be a warm day in April or the dog days of July
But it’s November and there’s nothing but a dirty open sky and these

Green River Blues
Green River Blues
Green River Blues
And the rain keeps running down
The sidewalks of this town

I used to throw the meanest spitball when there was money in this town
Drove my Indian to St. Pete then I turned us both around
Fell in love with the girl next door, knew she’d treat me right
Now the boys and I are playin’ ball here Saturday nights

But then I’m standin’ punching tickets for the folks who get on board
Goin’ away to someplace faraway that I cannot afford
They’re talkin’ bout the New Deal on the radio today
But all I want is a deal that’s gonna take me far away from these

Green River Blues
Green River Blues
Green River Blues
And the rain keeps running down
The gutters of this town,
I’ve got the
Green River Blues

credits

from Heartwood, released January 11, 2011
2. GREEN RIVER BLUES
(Katie Clarke)
Katie Clarke – vocals
Stephanie Marshall – vocals, percussion
Jenny Goodspeed – vocals
Jim Henry – acoustic guitar, Dobro
“Papa John” Alphin - mandolin
Dave Chalfant – acoustic bass
Rick Mauran – drums

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The Boxcar Lilies Greenfield, Massachusetts

Combining spine-tingling harmony and exceptional songwriting, The Boxcar Lilies have made a name for themselves with their signature mix of folk, country, blues, and bluegrass-tinged Americana music.

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