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Goodbye

You went down to the supermarket
To get yourself a paper
Reading about some politician’s blues
In some undercover caper
I could see you were amused
To read of his conviction
Such stories were of more use to you
While I was only fiction

So I went to turn the TV on
Only to find that Cronkite’s gone
And I heard you yawn in the bathroom mirror
And thought I saw a look of fear
But you’ve been away so long
I’m not even sure you’re really here

You were standing at the corner bar
With an old friend and a cheap cigar
You were laughing at some corny joke
Although I couldn’t make out
All the words you spoke
And ‘though I hungered for you
And I thirsted to find you
Like a deaf man talking with the blind
I was just looking for a sign
You cared for me
Before I set you free

So I followed you
I tugged on your coat
I read every single word you wrote
Until something got caught inside my throat
And I watched you disappear
Now you’ve been away so long
I’m not even sure you’re really here

There’s nothing easy about our need
To say goodbye
I hope you’ll stop and think
Before you make those who love you cry
You know, it’s easier to hurt those
Who can only hide
From your cruelty and ignorance and pride

And ‘though you turn your back on me
Because I would not feed your ego
You were naked as a newborn babe
Although you felt so high and regal
And I couldn’t save you from yourself
When you threw that gauntlet down
I’m not willing to cross swords with you
Even for your rusty crown

There’s just mercy here for times gone by
Hope we don’t make our children cry
A hug beneath this winter sky
And a life of truth borne of a lie

You know, I’ve been away so long
I’m not sure I have the strength
To say goodbye

Goodbye

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from roadside park, released April 1, 1994
david edward walker: guitar, vocal

recorded at moldy music studios, royal oak, michigan

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"With a style that encompasses urban and rural images, rich metaphors, spiritual themes, moving ballads, and ambitious fingerstyle guitar work, David Edward Walker (aka 'David Folks') is a singer-songwriter with special ability to reach listeners on an emotional level."
~ Music Hound,
The Essential Folk Album Guide

"Spilled poetic love." ~ Dirty Linen

"Folk Hero."
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