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Nail Down The Lid
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Out of sight, out of mind. Out of sight and mind, down you go. Down, down you go. Ain't no trace, there ain't no trace that you are in this world. You're not in this world. You're not in this world. Too much room, you take up too much room. You try so hard to be small, but not small enough. No, not small enough. The floor is grey, cold and grey, hard and cold and grey. I have no say. I have no say. Marry me with dirt, wood and rocks and dirt, four walls are closing in. Nail down the lid. Nail down the lid. Out of sight, out of mind, out of sight and mind, down you go. Down, down you go.
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You are alone in this great big world
No matter what they say
You are alone in this great big world
There’s no room to stay
It’s a long walk
Many happy returns
But you won’t make it back
No, you won’t make it back
You are alone in this great big world
Death will have its say
You are alone in this great big world
Knock and be sent away
You’re on a boat
That’s sprung a leak
You won’t make it to shore
No, you won’t make it back
You are alone in this great big world
Lost in thick, grey air
You are alone in this great big world
Just living on a dare
Can’t see the sun
Can’t see the moon
Can’t see the stars
No, you won’t make it back
You are alone in this great big world
No matter what they say
You are alone in this great big world
There’s no room to stay
It’s a long walk
Many happy returns
But you won’t make it back
No, you won’t make it back
You are alone in this great big world
We are alone together
You are alone in this great big world
The plumage and the feathers
It’s a long flight
Soaring in the sky
Lost above the trees
No, we won’t make it back
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The Expiration March
02:29
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Me Oh My
03:36
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Wake me in the morning, close my eyes at night (me oh my, me oh my)
If you cross me twice, then the buzzards will take flight (me oh my, me oh my)
Robin in the morning, whip-poor-will at night (me oh my, me oh my)
When the clouds are done a' stormin', the buzzards will take flight (me oh my, me oh my)
Coffee in the morning, whiskey late at night (me oh my, me oh my)
when the fire is done a' burnin', the buzzards will take flight (me oh my, me oh my)
Hazy in the morning, clearer late at night (me oh my, me oh my)
when the handshake is broken, the buzzards will take flight (me oh my, me oh my)
Wake me in the morning, close my eyes at night (me oh my, me oh my)
if you cross me twice, the n the buzzards will take flight (me oh my, me oh my)
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After I die, a boat will come for me
while standing on the shores of misery
but I'm a lucky man, I've got my banjo in my hand
to serenade myself into the deep, dark land
well climb right aboard and hang on tight
The river's rough and mean, and always right
but I'm a lucky man, I've got my banjo in my hand
to serenade my way into the ancient, cruel night
The water's clear and so deadly cold
the fish all dance along to the rhythm that takes hold
I'm a lucky man, I've got my banjo in my hand
further down the river and six feet under land
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Booker's Dream
02:25
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Sally Ann, If You Can
02:52
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Sally Ann, If you can
Sally Ann come 'round here
for my time is coming to an end
and I have a task for you, dear
Sally Ann Sally Ann if you can
Make sure I’m feeling right
I don’t want to feel the pain
When I slip into the night
One drink
One, two drinks
One, two, three drinks
One, two, three, four drinks
Then I’ll close my eyes
Sally Ann, Sally Ann if you can
Pour some whiskey in my cup
You can join me if you want
But only one of us will wake up
Sally Ann, Sally Ann if you can
I need a strong and steady pour
For I’m afraid of the devil man
When he shows me to the door
One drink
One, two drinks
One, two, three drinks
One, two, three, four drinks
Then I’ll close my eyes
Sally Ann, Sally if you can
Sally Ann let’s have some fun
One last laugh before I pass
And my life is done
Sally Ann, Sally Ann if you can
Don’t let my mouth get dry
And leave a smile on my face
For when day comes I will die
One drink
One, two drinks
One, two, three drinks
One, two, three, four drinks
Then I’ll close my eyes
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Come on and listen here and heed my advice
When the woods they fall silent, you might pay the price
No bird will sing its song, no rustling of the leaf
You are not welcome here, no matter your belief
The trees won’t creak and moan, they hold their breath with fear
Or maybe it’s respect for the creatures that are near
Your hair stands on end, the exit is your friend
Just back away and turn around before they do descend
The air is thick and slow, you feel that you must go
The more that you do see, well the less that you will know
A shot across the bow, one shot is just allowed
When the woods fall silent, the shadows are your shroud
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Worn-Out Dollar
02:51
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A worn-out dollar is full of change
A worn-out body’s still full of range
A skeletal home, plaster covers bones
It’s a back-alley deal you did arrange
A worn-out voice is full of words
Worn-out seconds are full of thirds
At first there is breath, and then there is death
And somewhere in between the line is blurred
A worn-out banjo’s still full of songs
A worn-out action still rights the wrongs
The fields are all on fire, an off-key singer in a choir
And you are here, right where you belong
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Dead Silent
02:58
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Jason Beers Kansas City, Missouri
Jason Beers is a Kansas City, Kansas native. He's been playing for well over 35 years. Primarily a bass player, in acts such as The Brannock Device, Dead Voices, Scott Hrabko, The Ants, occasionally Freight Train Rabbit Killer, and many more, Jason Beers also plays solo clawhammer banjo gigs. ... more
Jason Beers recommends:
Into The Witness Chamber
by The Brannock Device
I play bass and sing in this band. Since 1994!
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My favorite band in the Kansas City area.
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Dubious Authenticity
by Hank Tilbury
A fearless musician.
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Bright and skipping songs that foreground the sound of the banjo and fingerstyle guitar in music that feels timeless.
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Space Bath
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A gorgeous journey through a kaleidoscopic array of sonic approaches melted together that feels old and new at the same time.
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The instrumental ensemble Dt/IG straddles the line between folk and classical, stirring acoustics augmented by sumptuous arrangements.
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