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On the Rise

by Whiskeyjack

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1.
There and Back Again 03:41
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Golden hearted and silver tongued Diamonds in her eyes of platinum Molten footsteps follow where she runs Chasing down her dreams of moon and sun Dancing through the fire of forgery and anvil drum A steely eye shines through the cannon’s sound and pounding hum, that’s still to come Golden hearted and silver tongued Beguile the eye of an envious one Rock is singed while torches fail anon The girl is swept from view and all is gone Dancing through the fire of forgery and anvil drum He steals away the beauty of her eyes; the moon and sun, all that he’s won And in the final call of one last mountain’s mighty thrum Shining through the fire and forgery of war since gone Dust will rise and fall about the one girl dancing on, for days to come
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Railroad Bill 02:34
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Railroad Bill, Railroad Bill He doesn’t work and he never will And its ride, ride, ride Buy me a chicken, sell me a wing Look like I am working but I ain’t done a thing And its ride, ride, ride, ride Railroad bill was a mighty mean man Shot the midnight lantern out of the brakeman’s hand Ride, ride, ride, ride I’m goin’ up a mounting, going out west Fourty four pistol, sticking out my vest And its ride, ride, ride Railroad bill well he took my wife Said if I don’t like it, he will take my life And its ride, ride, ride, ride, ride Railroad bill, railroad bill Rolling up a cigar, with a ten dollar bill And its ride, ride, ride, ride Gonna find me a pistol, long as my arm Gonna kill everybody, that’s ever done me harm And its ride, ride, ride And its ride, ride, ride
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Love is an Easy Thing to Lose 04:05
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Some people give it While others do take Those who need it Some people say Some just take it For granted everyday La da de da da One morning you’ll wake up Smile cause she’s near Next thing she’ll tell you The last thing you’ll wanna hear Love is an easy thing Love is an easy thing Love is an easy thing To lose You’ve given up When I’ve given in What’s the use in trying Is it impossible to win? La da de da da All of the lovers And all of their toys Join each other Together rejoice Love is an easy thing Love is an easy thing Love is an easy thing To lose
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On the Rise 04:33
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I remember a time so black and bleak Open road stretched before me A new time, a new place, changes I couldn’t foresee One simple choice, a leap of faith, no idea where I would land But suddenly, fell so quick, finding the key in the palm of your hand A trick of fate, we found each other, in dire times for all I thank the stars, each and every night That we somehow heard their call A humble smile, a sideways glance, feeling so unsure All that was known, never been in love before In my hour of darkness, you found me, brought me to my best My soul so full, pouring from my chest A lovely night, a blushing morn, the light glowing in your eyes Knew in that moment, things had changed, I was on the rise One simple choice, a leap of faith, no idea where I would land Now time has passed, change has come, still by your side I stand A trick of fate, we found each other, in dire times for all I thank the stars, each and every night That we somehow heard their call A lovely night, a blushing morn, the light glowing in your eyes Knew in that moment, things had changed, I was on the rise I am on the rise
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Down the Line 03:29
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The ash falls on the pine Come and follow me down the line Early one May, they passed our way With a whistle outside the door He looked in my eye and said I seen that you’ve tried To get out of this town before Where the aspen meets the pine Come and follow me down the line The steam rolling high fills the spirit with wide Visions of lands afar Over the peaks where the warm breeze speaks Of waves upon the shore So I climbed on board with willing accord To work in laying the iron Driving the spike from dawn until night I’d leave that valley in scorn Where the aspen meets the pine I went to work far down the line John A. had a plan and each willing young man Was sent to work up the rail But old Mac didn’t feel the hot blast at his heels That shook my heart beyond the pale Blood and sweat fell from that mountainous hell As our numbers slowly declined One soul was gone for each mile we moved on and I prayed the next wouldn’t be mine I prayed amongst the pine That I wouldn’t fall upon the line Early one morn, he passed by my door When the frost was still fresh on the ground I was up on the line, doing my time, When he brought that old mountain down He looked in my eye and said I see that you’re tired Of living this navvie life, So come climb on board, and I’ll point you toward The only escape from this strife Where the aspen meets the pine, Come and follow me down the line The ash falls on the pine Come and follow me down the line
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On Your Own 03:10
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I saw you Standing on that hill alone And I saw through The confidence you were trying so hard to prove I knew you Were never one to stand alone For too long it’s true You’re one when you’d much rather be two We were once The very best that I had ever known Now we are none, But you and I alone You need not hold onto that which means nothing to ya Do ya know you’re better off on your own I’m content with being by my lonesome self Yet I am always in search of something more I am always feelin’ lost All I want and all I need Is someone to be lost with me
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Standing on a Mountain 02:48
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October Skies 03:20
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Oh these falling leaves And hazel colours A world of possibilities Lies within the autumn breeze Lovers come and lovers go More and more this I’ve come to know There is nothing I would rather see When I gaze upon the sky There is no place I would rather be Than right here by your side I’d better enjoy these October skies Before the cold winter blues This picture and these memories Will never fade from my mind A gentle kiss, your rosey blush Pale skin, warms to my touch There is nothing I would rather see When I gaze upon the sky There is no place I would rather be Than right here by your side
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House of the Rising Sun 05:18
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released January 23, 2014

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Whiskeyjack Calgary, Alberta

Whiskeyjack is a Calgary based folk band influenced by many styles of music including bluegrass, rock, and jazz.

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