From the recording Across a Carnival
Two charming misfits keep each other company while life slowly falls apart around them. Duet with Rebecca Hall.
Lyrics
My old man was born to ramble
Sins and gambles
He’s a mighty fine man
Tries to stay on the straight and narrow
Broken arrow
Eight and aces in his hand
The girl beside me is wild and reckless
Wants a pearl necklace
Every time I’m in town
Burns through my dollars like a California fire
She’s a liar
When she says she’ll stick around
On the town we go together
Worn and weathered
Never getting very far
Inside, outside kneel and pray
Towed away
We’re a broken down car
© Chris Clark 2015