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Creekwood Crow

by Pea Pickin' Hearts

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1.
Magpie Mary 02:42
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Magpie, magpie, thief tonight Mag-Pie Mary taking flight Magpie, magpie, what have you done? Mag-Pie Mary, no brighter the sun Born under the sign, southern spun Once lived a girl, not to be unsung She occupied a place from the very start Never shone as bright as her tin foil heart Magpie, magpie, thief tonight Mag-Pie Mary taking flight Magpie, magpie, what have you done? Mag-Pie Mary, no brighter the sun Never one for sorrow, always two for joy Sparkle on the borrow for the love of a boy Three before the wedding, four before the door Silver for the setting, diamond paramour Stuck between a rock & a rhinestone Searching for a glimmer of light Stuck between a rock & a rhinestone Borrowing against her Tin Foil Heart Fine feathered nest, six years to wait But never for her, his best as bait Eight days a week or nine as it’s told Never a sparkle, a secret not told Magpie, magpie, thief tonight Mag-Pie Mary taking flight Magpie, magpie, what have you done? Mag-Pie Mary, no brighter the sun Magpie, magpie, what have you done? Mag-Pie Mary, no brighter the sun
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TN Mockingbird 02:27
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A sound so sweet, fine feathered friend A heart that beats, never to offend A moonlit tune, a wished for friend A heart that swoons, never to end I see you there, I see you too I hear you near, I hear you too I dare you dear, I dare you do To love me true, my Tennessee Mockingbird A turn of phrase, my darling dear To sing your praise and see you near This Spring night, my song filled friend Sweetness ‘n light to my sor-row lend I see you there, I see you too I hear you near, I hear you too I dare you dear, I dare you do To love me true, my Tennessee Mockingbird I sing to you of true love found Repeat you do for another round My mockingbird of Tennessee More sweetly heard never shall be I see you there, I see you too I hear you near, I hear you too I dare you dear, I dare you do To love me true, my Tennessee Mockingbird To love me true, my Tennessee Mockingbird
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Swallow & Swoon 03:25
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On the spread wings of a Swallow Both trip & travel, ne’er sorrow Over land & sea the swallow will be Winging you home to me Swallow & swoon by light of the moon Today our travels have ended By harvest moon, sing an empty tune Tomorrow I will have passed Though I go soon, dying with the moon The swallow will sing, “See you soon”. On the spread wings of a Swallow Both trip & travel, ne’er sorrow Over land & sea the swallow will be Winging you home to me Swallow & swoon by the light of the moon Yesterday our travels were through. By the Spring moon, you will sing no tune. Today your end will come. Though you come soon, dying with the moon The swallow will sing, “Shoot the moon”. On the spread wings of a Swallow Both trip & travel, ne’er sorrow Over land & sea the swallow will be Winging you home to me
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Lookout Ruby 02:09
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Upon the banks of the wide river A proud red bird guarded through winter Over the cave of Leo & Ruby Only in time revealed truly Lookout Mountain, hear the cardinal cry. Head for the hills. Hear the red bird sigh. Lookout Mountain. He’s comin’ now darling. Lookout, Lookout, Ruby’s fallin’ again. The railroad left. It’s fate all but sealed. Leo just knew someday he’d re-build An elevator down into that cave The Falls he’d name for his Ruby’s sake Lookout Mountain, hear the cardinal cry. Head for the hills. Hear the red bird sigh. Lookout Mountain. He’s comin’ now darling. Lookout, Lookout, Ruby’s fallin’ again. 80 years and some, still a site to see Tennessee treasure, Leo’s own Ruby Lookout for Ruby Falls The red bird reminds only love recalls Lookout Mountain, hear the cardinal cry. Head for the hills. Hear the red bird sigh. Lookout Mountain. He’s comin’ now darling. Lookout, Lookout, Ruby’s fallin’ again. Lookout Mountain, hear the cardinal cry. Head for the hills. Hear the red bird sigh. Lookout Mountain. He’s comin’ now darling. Lookout, Lookout, Ruby’s fallin’ again. Lookout, Lookout Ruby’s fallin’ again
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Grouse & Grackle 03:43
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Temper like torch flame, fanning the blaze Nothing remains but fire in the veins Lush life in chains, calling your name Revel and remain for momentary gain Grouse like a grackle, corn and cackle Grappling with dawn, tongues wag all along Grouse like a grackle, corn and cackle Grappling with dawn, tongues wag all along Fires ignite at home tonight An angry disguise, in a loving light Advice divided, feeling alive Sense in the riot, where love resides Grouse like a grackle, corn and cackle Grappling with dawn, tongues wag all along Grouse like a grackle, corn and cackle Grappling with dawn, tongues wag all along Feeding the flame, lovers lay claim Famous for drama, name of the game No burr in saddle, bridle your tongue Tongues will waggle, passions undone Grouse like a grackle, corn and cackle Grappling with dawn, tongues wag all along Grouse like a grackle, corn and cackle Grappling with dawn, tongues wag all along Tongues wag all along
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Creekwood Crow 03:56
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Snared by the glow, blackest of feathers The Creekwood Crow to silence is tethered Drawn to secrets twixt the darkest down Sleepless sequence, counsel renowned Ask me no questions, I’ll tell you no lies The Creekwood crow, midnight compromise Margery meant well as the water did swell While wading she was in best Sunday shoes Reaching for the sky, her lace did untie But just gave a pause to the loss of a boot The crow smiled sly winging toward the truth As he exclaimed, “Better one than two” The Creekwood Crow has seeds to sow Words better heard than said He’ll lure you in, all secrets, no sin Words better heard than read As always the case, Margery gave chase Learning nothing from the loss of a shoe Better won than lost, not signals crossed Sometimes a shoe is not just a shoe Reaching for the moss, another shoe lost The crow aloft wonders, “At what cost?” Snared by the glow, blackest of feathers The Creekwood Crow to silence is tethered Drawn to secrets twixt the darkest down Sleepless sequence, counsel renowned Ask me no questions, I’ll tell you no lies The Creekwood crow, midnight compromise Ask me no questions, I’ll tell you no lies The Creekwood crow, midnight compromise The Creekwood Crow has seeds to sow Words better heard than said He’ll lure you in, all secrets, no sin Words better heard than read
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Three Ravens 03:10
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There were three ravens sat on a tree Down-a-down. Hey! Down-a-down And they were black As they might be With a down Then one of them said to his mate: What shall we for our breakfast take? With a down , derry, derry, derry, down Down Down in yonder green field Down-a-down. Hey! Down-a-down There lies a knight slain under his shield With a down Down there comes a fallow doe As great with young as she might go With a down, Derry derry derry, down, Down She lifted up his bloody head Down-a-down, Hey! Down-a-down And kissed his wounds that were so red With a down She got him up across her back And carried him to the earthen lack With a down , derry, derry, derry, down Down She buried him before his prime Down-a-down. Hey! Down-a-down She was dead herself, ere evening time With a down God send every gentlemen Fine hawks, fine hounds and such a love-ed one With a down , derry, derry, derry, down Down
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Round & Round 02:09
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Round and Round and Round you go You can make 4 laps in a minute or so There’s lots of things that you can’t do In 15 seconds…Except drive on through Round and Round and Round you go You can pop the top on your favorite beer Unscrew the lid of your moonshine, dear Take a bite of your favorite foot-long Then whatta ya know the time’s all gone. You can’t brew a cup of your favorite coffee Or write a page in your diary No time to compose your favorite cheese plate They’ve lapped again. You’re gonna be lat Round and Round and Round you go You can make 4 laps in a minute or so There’s lots of things that you can’t do In 15 seconds…except drive on through Round and Round and Round you go Bristol’s home to the fastest quarter mile No time to laugh, wink, wince or smile Keep your eyes peeled on the track If you miss this round, they’ll be right back… You can pop the top on your favorite beer Unscrew the lid of your moonshine, dear Take a bite of your favorite foot-long Then whatta ya know the time’s all gone. Round and Round and Round you go You can make 4 laps in a minute or so There’s lots of things that you can’t do In 15 seconds…except drive on through Round and Round and Round you go Bristol’s home to the fastest quarter mile Pop the top on your favorite beer No time to laugh, wink, wince or smile Unscrew the lid of your moonshine, dear
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Crickets 03:13
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There’s no cover charge to get in this bar It’s Ladies night We’re sittin’ here, singin’ true love dear While you need a light Never gonna be a star or get very far Not a soul in sight Crickets are a chirpin’ , while my song is lurchin’ To a screamin’ stop while the bartender pops another beer Crickets are a chirpin’ while my eyes are searchin’ For a single sign of any kind is anybody here? The game is on TV, peanuts are free That explains it all Can’t expect you to clap with a girl in your lap She’s quite a doll Put down your beer. Lend me an ear. Not quite last call Crickets are a chirpin’ , while my song is lurchin’ To a screamin’ stop while the bartender pops another beer Crickets are a chirpin’ while my eyes are searchin’ For a single sign of any kind is anybody here? The game’s in over-time, playin’ on our dime What is the score? Even I’m gettin’ bored. No one’s look-ing toward The stage anymore We could play anything. Doesn’t matter what I sing Head for the door It’s only set one are we having fun? Why play set two? What else can we do? Shall we play the third? Maybe just “Freebird”? Head for the door Crickets are a chirpin’ while my eyes are searchin’ For a single sign of any kind is anybody here?
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Vegas (*bonus track subject to change) 02:27
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We call it Vegas Vegas can’t you see? Las Vegas In the Hills of Tennessee We call it Vegas As Seen on TV Las Vegas Pigeon Forge, Tennessee Tennessee Amidst the green and rolling hills Of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee You will see, you and me Neon lights that glow at night Go kart tracks, offer laps Peanut snacks, no cat naps Roller coasters turn you over Cotton candy, always handy Motel suites, all you can eat T-Shirt shacks and pork rind snacks Dinner shows, do-nuts to go Outlet stores & grape snow cones See it in the hills of Tennessee We call it Vegas Vegas can’t you see? Las Vegas In the Hills of Tennessee We call it Vegas As Seen on TV Las Vegas Pigeon Forge, Tennessee Tennessee No liquor drinks or casino seats In Pigeon Forge, Tennessee You will see, you and me No nudie shows, only neon glows Stop on by, you’ll see why Gotta see it, you’ll believe See it in the hills of Tennessee We call it Vegas Vegas can’t you see? Las Vegas In the Hills of Tennessee We call it Vegas As Seen on TV Las Vegas Pigeon Forge, Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee

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released August 13, 2014

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Pea Pickin' Hearts Gatlinburg, Tennessee

The Pea Pickin’ Hearts, mash up the storytelling of folk, the energy of rockabilly, harmony of bluegrass and the swagger of western swing.
Witty. Personal. Fun.
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