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Flaming Arrow

from The Catchpen by John Egenes

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A happy little tune, a social commentary on capitalism, war, and environmental devastation.

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Had a tough time last year, sweatin’ all the way
Playing my guitar, trying to make it pay
Diggin’ myself a dark hole, deeper every day

But you know that’s been and gone
And it seems I’m moving on
Better luck next time son
Who you gonna blame?
Watch out for the flaming arrow
Ain’t it just a game
I’m supposed to play?

I cut my trail, ain’t that time enough?
Sittin’ in the saddle, ridin’ in the rough
They thought I was a cowboy, but cowboys aint that tough.

But you know that’s been and gone
And it seems I’m moving on
Better luck next time, son
Who you gonna blame?
Watch out for the flaming arrow
Ain’t it just a game
I’m supposed to play?

storm clouds above and fire below
we sold our lives just to see the show
with rain comin’ through the window cracks
and wolves howlin’ at the door
but this freedom train don’t run no more

the price we pay is only half the cost
of what is gained and what is lost
now the road we’re riding
is coming to an end
and right now the earth could use a friend

Army scout, what are you looking for?
Hoofprints on the prairie, the cavalry’s gone to war.
It looks okay from where you stand
but you know you can’t be sure

‘cause you know it’s been and gone
And it seems you’re moving on
So better luck next time, son
Who you gonna blame?
Watch out for that flaming arrow.
Ain’t it just a game
You were supposed to play?

copyright 2004 by John Egenes

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from The Catchpen, released October 1, 2014
John Egenes: acoustic & electric guitars, pedal steel, piano
Gunther Flutney: bass, drums

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John Egenes Dunedin, New Zealand

Download anything you see here for free (you can pay if you want, but you don't have to...) Author, multi- instrumentalist and session musician for countless artists, producer, songwriter, all around likeable guy.

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