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Weary Town Blues

from Strange Flight by The Wanted

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"...another rich blend of folk with strong blues undercurrents." Americana UK

"The harmonies might just send a shiver down your spine." The Rocking Magpie, UK

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Weary Town Blues (Jeff Rogers)

I'm wishin I was leavin this town today
With my feet on the ground or behind the wheel, either way
Got money in my pocket, but not enough to stay
and not enough for leavin' anyways

I'm so tired of living in this weary town
Lonely nights, in the bright light, with the shades pulled down
I can’t get no rest with all these city sounds
all the late night subways rumblin’ under the ground

Got these weary town blues, my soul's in tatters
It leaves an achin in my heart, that I can't heal
I can't leave, but I can't stay any longer
I have to find some other way to pay the devil his due

Day breaks, all the children fast asleep
The Sunday paper’s blowing down an empty street
On a shivering girl, workin’ her corner beat
To make enough to pay the devil and warm her achin' feet

Got these weary town blues, my soul's in tatters
It leaves an achin in my heart, that I can't heal
I can't leave, but I can't stay any longer
I have to find some other way to pay the devil his due

I've been living in this city for so long
Now the pavement on my boot heels sings a ragged song
Of a small town dream, that leads my soul astray
in the flash of a neon sign I lost my way

Got these weary town blues, my soul's in tatters
It leaves an achin in my heart, that I can't heal
I can't leave, but I can't stay any longer
I have to find some other way to pay the devil his due

I'm wishin I was leavin this town today
With my feet on the ground or behind the wheel, either way

credits

from Strange Flight, track released March 26, 2021
Natalie Rogers: vocals; Jeff Rogers: background vocals, guitar; Richard Henderson; acoustic lap steel guitar; Dan Mock: electric bass; Kyle Sullivan: drums

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The Wanted Toronto, Ontario

“Beautifully blurring the lines between Folk and AltCountry with that Canadian ‘edge’ and trademarked ‘cool’ that is so difficult to put into words.”* This is full-throated full-throttle entertainment with edgy licks, infectious rhythms and soaring harmonies— "…performances worthy of The Ryman on a steamy Saturday night.”*

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