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Dust and Bones

from The Road by John John Brown

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Carpenter looking at what he's made
Banker looking at his money saved
Grave digger looking down at the grave
at uncertainty

Coal miner looking up from the hole
Stripper looking down from the pole
Wise man looking into my soul
for honesty

Madame Maya who reads minds
couldn't read the hands of time
but she told me she can find
The border town in my mind

A woman was stabbed in a parking lot
They closed the windows turned the locks
Looked away so they can't see
Drew the blinds on decency

When you look into the devil's lake it's plain to see
The reflection looking back at you is never free
It's a shackled soul in silver chains and the key
Is broken into dust and bones

I got lost at a carnival
All the clowns just laughed at me
a little boy he asked me
if I'd seen Sincerity?

Soldier looking at who he's killed
Now one heart beats on that hill
Nurse looking into her goodwill
and blood spilled

Red sun falling like a pack of lies
Gonna watch the news
from another man's eyes
Maybe I'll die before I find
The well of wisdom in my mind

I been wheeling north and veering south
Saw ten men in the devil's mouth
Like a wolf pack hiding out
Killing just for fun

When you look into the devil's lake you just may see
The reflection looking back at you is never free
It's a shackled soul in silver chains and the key
Is broken into dust and bones

I wish I knew just where he sleeps
I'd bribe the man who'd help me meet
The man who walks on his bare feet
named Honesty

And I know that for he's real
I saw him once unconcealed
Feeding poor men his last meal
With Dignity
And Sincerity
And Humanity
With his soul

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from The Road, released May 17, 2016

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John John Brown New Milford, Connecticut

No Depression: "The Road is one of those albums that suggests Brown’s talents have been stirring for some time. A supple and suggestive blend of astute Americana accompanied by a quiet, reflective glow, these ten songs offer up an air of quiet contemplation and wistful contentment." - Lee Zimmerman ... more

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