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light as a feather, and smooth as a stone
we might be mining for gold, we might be digging for bones
there there, just bleed til youre dry
theyre comin to get you, just dont ask why

on to the next one

10 years spent watching her go
Half a morning to let go
She smiles as she's wheeled toward the grave,
She says you've done enough now son, just be brave

The hum of machines to keep him alive
Daughter is six, but mama feels five,
Holding hands, but there's no way to know,
"I'm sorry ma'am, it's time you have to go,"

on to the next one

Tired as ever, but still no time to go home,
Went mining for gold, but kept on finding these bones,
"Please doc, keep on, I ain't ready to die,"
Ill stay through the night, but can't say why.

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from Onward and Upward, released July 4, 2015

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Jake Stein Durham, North Carolina

An eclectic multi-instrumentalist, Jake plays a bit of everything - guitar, piano, drums, bass, djembe, and more. Born in Durham, NC, his music draws from the rich traditions of folk, bluegrass, and blues, but blends in tastes of classic rock, jazz, and groove. Now in residency in Seattle, music remains an essential part of his life, an outlet for expression and a continual source of joy. ... more

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