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The lyrics E. WATSON of THE DECEMBERISTS is also present in the album Long live the king (2011)

Long live the king

2011

E. watson


The air all painted pallid gray
The storm was coming in
Folks were lining out in all directions
Me and Holt and Henry Short
Were pitching on the skiff
Trying to make it home before the night
And the gray waves were rolling
Bold the brave, brave ocean and rolled us suckers in

Well I don't keep to goings on
I tend to stick with kin
But Watson had it in from the beginning
He built that house on Chatham Bend
A white-washed knotted pine
Ninety acres furrowed for the cane
And he drove it down from Georgia
His dad a martyred soldier
In the war between the states

Lord, bring down the flood
Wash away the blood
And drown these everglades
And put us in our place
We laid Edgar Watson in his grave
We laid him in his grave

'Til I'm dust I'll never know
Why he came ashore, with all those killers
Gathered on the shoreline
Kicking holes in ugly mud
With trigger fingers pinched
A brace of rifles, bristled in the wind
And we towed his body northbound
And buried him all face down with a good view into hell

Lord, bring down the flood
Wash away the blood
And drown these Everglades
And put us in our place
We laid Edgar Watson in his grave
We laid him in his grave
We laid him in his grave
We laid him in his grave

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The Decemberists are an American indie folk rock band from Portland, Oregon. Formed in 2000 by singer-songwriter Colin Meloy, the band has gained popularity for their epic and narrative sound, often inspired by literary and historical traditions. Besides Meloy, the current members include Chris Funk (multi-instrumentalist), Jenny Conlee (piano, organ), Nate Query (bass) and John Moen (drums). Their musical style is characterized by catchy melodies, poetic lyrics and complex arrangements that blend elements of folk, rock, baroque pop and classical music. Among their most representative songs are "The Crane Wife 3", "O Valencia!" and "Make You Better". Their debut album, "Castaways and Cutouts" (2002), marked the beginning of their rise, followed by successes like "Picaresque" (2005) and "The Hazards of Love" (2009). The Decemberists are considered one of the most influential indie folk bands of recent years, with a devoted fan base and a reputation for their engaging live performances.

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