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The Cuckoo (1​/​6​/​21)

from National Disgrace by ned's demos

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The Cuckoo (1/6/21)

Gonna build me a log cabin
On a mountain so high
Where the stars shine brightly
& the missiles fly by

Oh the cuckoo she’s a pretty bird
She warbles as she flies
She never hollers cuckoo
Till the 4th day of July

Jack of Diamonds, Jack of Diamonds
We’ve known you of old
Break the seal & lay the cards out
Let’s hear our fortunes told

On the 6th day of the new year
We will gather at the call
Will Congress keep on counting
When we raid the Capitol

Scale the walls & break the doors down
We are many, they are few
Raise the flags up, point your weapons
Crying havok as we do

Oh the cuckoo she’s a pretty bird
Of strange fortune we should fear
To our shame she hollers cuckoo
On the 6th day of year

Note: Inspired by Clarence Ashley's 1929 version. (Traditional; public domain. Additional lyrics: ned.)

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from National Disgrace, released October 2, 2020
music - lyrics -recording by ned's demos

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ned's demos feature guitar, ukulele, keyboards, digital effects, vocal harmonies & more. Bowie, Eno, Smiths Elliott & Patti, & an ocean of indie, folk, & psychedelic artists lend their influence. ned's also a poet with several award-winning books, so have a peek at the lyrics while you visit. ... more

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