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4/11/10 at Nectar Lounge in Seattle (release concert for "By the Side of the Lake")

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"Not Now"

My name is A.J. Kirby, lived here all my days
Took the hand that I was dealt and never once complained
It ain't what most would seek, but I believe it takes all kinds,
And I wouldn't trade a penny here for any other dime; oh ...

Grew up like the others, spread around the bay
Learned what elders taught me, settled debts in trade
Made it through the winters that carved me into shape
Never viewed my simple life as anyone's escape; oh ...

But the grass is always greener, 'specially by the shore
And one can have it both ways now come darkening my door
Not that all is black-and-white—more people means more sale
But you never see a sign for schools or hospitals or jail; oh ...

Keep a candle burning in the window here tonight
Make yourself at home, I'll be back before it's light
Eat and drink and carry on for time waits for no vow
Not here, not now

Change has come to Washington, it's found its way here, too
And you'd be surprised by friends of mine who helped to see it through
But the devil you don't know may be a different kind of man,
And I hope that he won't write us out of any future plans; oh ...

This ain't no Copperhead Road, it's just a dead-end drive
If you're cursed to be the age you are still working to survive
The folk who come 'round half the year may one day up and find
That in that place where you have everything, there's nothing left behind; oh ...

(C)/(P) 2010, Dusty Shadows Music
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