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Death Better Take Me Dancing

from The Wishing Stone Songs by Lara Ewen

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    This 24-page hardcover book, packaged with an accompanying CD, features interior illustrations by Jennifer Noonan and cover art by Sharon Ber. Will be delivered signed, unless otherwise requested.

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lyrics

You may want it tender; want to drift away in bed
With your family wreathed around you and a pillow for your head.
Or you may want a bonfire; strike a match and let it spark.
See it all go up in flames and let it burn out in the dark.

chorus:
But I want to go out dancing.
When I fall from grace
Just dip me into my resting place.
I'm going down swinging and stomping and stamping.
Death better take me dancing.

You may want a sunset; let 'em watch you ride away.
Tip you hat and turn your back and face your dying day.

chorus

bridge:
Or do you want to live forever?
What would you do with all that time?
How many people would you love and lose?
How many mountains would you climb?

I don't begrudge the Reaper; we all have a job to do.
But when he finally comes to court me,
I hope he's wearing stepping shoes.

chorus

credits

from The Wishing Stone Songs, track released October 30, 2010
Guitar: Mark Marshall
Bass: Kate Kilbane
Percussion: Ryan Vaughn
Violin: Eleanor Whitmore

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Lara Ewen New York

Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Lara Ewen tells stories, most of which are true. Her work blends both the real and the imagined, and the musical landscape she navigates dips into country, Americana, and singer/songwriter influences, drawing comparisons to musicians who sometimes get summarily lumped into the folk category, such as Patty Griffin, Lucinda Williams and Jonatha Brooke. ... more

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