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the desperation waltz

from iron line by hannah wyatt

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you were a wanderer in north idaho
boots on the gravel for miles
you’d hustle them boys in the ol’ country dives
you’d sleep with your knife by your side
you’ve done a lot more for a lot less before
and this circus has wore you on down

you were a heavyweight, down in the ring
enough left in you still for a round
but you promised a man with a silver tipped pen
you would end with your face to the ground
you’ve done a lot more for a lot less before
and this circus has wore you on down

you were a waitress in oklahoma
them boys from the prairie were kind
but they slipped you a note with an offer at hand
and a ten dollar bill on the side
you’ve done a lot more for a lot less before
and this circus has wore you on down

you were a schoolboy, no older than ten
well johnny’d been after your hide
you found an ol’ rifle way back in the shed
no daddy to pay it no mind
you’ve done a lot more for a lot less before
and this circus has wore you on down

you were a barber, you cut a clean shave
but you were short when the landlord came by
you sat in the summer heat, eyein’ your blades
and the cop always pacin’ in time
you’ve done a lot more for a lot less before
and this circus has wore you on down

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from iron line, released January 1, 2022
pedal steel: cooper dickerson
piano: tim mechling

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hannah wyatt is an indie-folk singer/songwriter with a dark americana edge.

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