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Carry Me

from Wood And Wire by Jim Ballard

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Carry Me

If i build you a new house all with my own hands Will you lay down beside me when the daylight ends Will you help me to carry my troubles and trials
Will the door still be open after many a long mile
And if i bring you two oxen will you plow me a field
Will you bring in the harvest help me count up the yield Will you turn up the brown earth beneath your tired feet Will you sow it in barley will you sow it in wheat
If i bring my love to you if i sing you my song
Will you give me fine children will you raise them up strong Will you dress them in satin and fine Spanish lace
Will you say i’m a sailor and i’m gone from this place
If i bring you a shovel yes instead of a plow
Will you dig me a grave will you bury me now
Can you find me an answer from the book in your hand Will you carry me home to my grandfather’s land
Yes i’ll lay down beside you yes i’ll work at your side Give you fine children see you sail with the tide
Yes i’ll look for an answer from the book in your hand Then i’ll carry you home to your grandfather’s land

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from Wood And Wire, released June 1, 2011

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Jim Ballard Akron, Ohio

Jim Ballard
A native of NE Ohio, Jim Ballard has been, for many years a part of the recording/performing community. After touring and performing all over the country with artists from 10,000 Maniacs to Gordon Lightfoot,The Mekons to Pete Seeger, he moved into his studio, Skylyne. There, he has recorded and worked with artists from Michael Stanley to Don Dixon and Alex Bevan. ... more

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