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lyrics

Orion (Barbara’s Song)
M. Litton

Above the rhythms of the rivers, the roads, and the rails
Over the rolling plains, through the western horizon
Above our fathers’ graves, the larks are flying...
Unto the hymns of our homes, our hearts, and these hills
Into the ruined soil, we all are descending
Into that mournful song, where the gods are awaiting...

Then lead me to the land where there are no winters
Where the soft moon shines to my eyes
Asleep in the breast of Orion
Then I’ll be gone
In the cool light of dawn, I will surrender…

Who is the soul of the silence, the sea, and the sky
Who bore the memory of all the ages
Who bore the misery of every race...
Through the will of our women, our wounded, and our weary
Oh, will the marble’s face shed a tear for us
And will the waters of the sun ever part for us...

Then lead me to the land where there are no winters
Where the soft moon shines to my eyes
Asleep in the breast of Orion
Then I’ll be gone
In the cool light of dawn, I will surrender…

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from Magdalene, released January 1, 2003

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The Gothic Cowboy/The Border Band Lawrence, Kansas

I'm a creekbank ghetto boy. Began my singin' near half a century ago in Canada, then hit northeast, down thru Nashville, Austin, out to Colorado and back to Kansas where I started out and will likely remain. My influences are Leadbelly, Jimmie Rodgers, CCR and The Band, while the juices of a hundred others flavor my music, not to mention the devil himself if that's what it takes to make a song... ... more

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