Leon's Lament

from Never Look Back by Barrelhouse Wailers

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I drove down to the valley, to say my last goodbye
The miles passed by slowly, old memories drifting by
He was laid out cold and yellow, with tired bloodshot eyes
The drink had done its damage, made him hard to recognize.

I lit us two more cigarettes, as he strained to rise
We sat in silence for a spell, the smoke got in my eyes
We talked a bit of days gone by, and of things that would never be
"You did the best you could", I said, I knew he'd soon be free.

He'd chased a young man's dreams, to travel and to roam
But left behind two growin' boys who had to find their own
Old man, old man, your time had nearly come, that's some life you've led
You broke some hearts along the way, they'll remember you when you're dead.

Don't let the sins of the father, weight down upon you son
You've got to make your own way, until your judgement comes
And as I stood to take my leave, when there was nothing more to say
He cried out "Son, now don't you grieve, when I'm gone let those damn horns play!"

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from Never Look Back, released May 9, 2023
Music Composition by David Leoncavallo
Lyrics by David Leoncavallo and Karen Parkhouse

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Barrelhouse Wailers Ventura, California

The Barrelhouse Wailers are an 8 piece Jazz Band from Ventura, CA that serve up their own take on Prohibition Era hot jazz and blues music of the 1920’s and 1930’s. Playing an eclectic selection of originals and vintage covers, they are enthusiastic performers akin to the street musicians of New Orleans. ... more

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