Old Twisted Tree

from San Gabriel River by Joseph Bradshaw & Natalie Nicoles

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By the sea grew an old twisted tree
And to it I knew where to set my sail
It would stand through weather and wars
And proudly it stood and wore it scars

There I sailed on my old rusty boat
With goblet in hand, drinking my whiskey and wine
Played my cards and I had lost
I played fair and straight, still I was counting my loss

Let me grow like that old twisted tree, tall and proud
On the coast of Bantry
My heart is strong but my body is weathered and worn
Let me stand like that old twisted tree with my wounds
In the open to see
Let the mist of the sea set you free

In the waves, I was tossed and I turned
But I held to the mast and I saw
The oak on its perch—holding strong
And it called me home through the stars

But sinking, I fell steadfast neath the waves
Towards the doom for which I was made
Behind my closed lid, I looked on the face
Of the old twisted tree still fast in its place

Let me grow like that old twisted tree, tall and proud
On the coast of Bantry
My heart is strong but my body is weathered and worn
Let me stand like that old twisted tree with my wounds
In the open to see
Let the mist of the sea set you free

Let the mist of the sea set you free

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from San Gabriel River, released May 20, 2016
Joseph Bradshaw: Acoustic guitars, vocals
Natalie Nicoles: Acoustic guitars, harmonium, mandolin, vocals

Words and Music by Joseph Bradshaw & Natalie Nicoles

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