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The Baptist Song

from Steel Linin' Chant by Junkman's Choir

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Lift me up to that old willow tree; Lay me ‘neath the roots,
Let her branches weep on o’er me.
I’m so tired of feeling low, Hope her tears baptize the soul.

Rusted chains betray the shame that shackled willow town,
Now burning lights of home, choke on this ashen ground.
I hear that Northeast wind blow; to mark the coming snow.
That Northeast wind blows, to mark the coming snow.

Tanners: All left for the winter.
Ship hands: bound for foreign shores.
Whores are all that’s left in this cold grey dawn.
To haunt the night with hearts as black as crows

Tanners have all left for the winter.
Ship hands are bound for foreign shores.
The whores all that’s left in this cold grey town.

So lift me up to that old willow tree, Lay me ‘neath the roots,
Let her branches weep on o’er me.
I’m so tired of feeling low, Hope her tears baptize the soul.
Hear that North East wind blow, to mark the coming snow.
And I said…

(Lift me up) Don’t let me down.
(Lift me up) Don’t bring me down.
(Lift me up) Don’t let me down.

Don’t let that North East wind blow.
To mark the coming snow.
Don’t let that North East wind blow.
Mark the coming snow.

Just let the North wind blow,
And let your Baptist go,
And takes these chains from my soul.

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from Steel Linin' Chant, released September 20, 2007
Lyrics: K Longmuir
Music: K Longmuir; D Wiseman

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Junkman's Choir Scotland, UK

Junkman's Choir are a two man band with a global sound; playing a mix of Cajun, country sea shanties, rockin' reels and spinning some twists and turns on the works of Rabbie Burns.
The sound of accordion, pocket trumpet, guitar and vocals, is as unique as it is infectious.
Look out for them on street or stage, stomping out their steel-toed rhythm. ... more

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