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Descendants of the Banjo Tree EP

by Knots on a String

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1.
Home ain't where the heart is no more Home is just a roof and a door In the middle of the city, in the middle of the block I strap my ramblin' shoes on and I begin to walk Even though I'm settled down, I still keep on ramblin' round Even though I'm settled down, I still keep my ramblin' shoes on We sing these songs at the back of the bus The rhythm and the harmony are just enough To keep us alive, to keep us awake But when the last note rings out my heart begins to break Even though I'm settled down, I still keep on ramblin' round Even though I'm settled down, I still keep my ramblin' shoes on Orion's in the sky tonight I just hope his arrow is pointed right It seems like things have begun to change But I know they'll always remain the same Even though I'm settled down, I still keep on ramblin' round Even though I'm settled down, I still keep my ramblin' shoes on Even though I'm settled down, I still keep on ramblin' round Even though I'm settled down, I still keep my ramblin' shoes on I still keep my ramblin' shoes on I still keep my ramblin' shoes on
2.
Tire Swing 02:45
Two autumn skirts in the sun a-flowin' Young spirits at play, old souls still growin' Their shoes were left back in town, back in town Their shoes were left back in town Prairie grasses dance in time Up on a hill a tree so fine The tire swing spun all around, all around The tire swing spun all around Critters are busy in the oak so high Gathering warmth as geese fly by The ants go marching to the sound, to the sound The ants go marching to the sound Leaves they whisper ear to ear Sail on down to be more near Jump in a pile on the ground, on the ground Jump in a pile on the ground Leap frog laughs and stompin' feet A sturdy soil to meet that beat The earth rose up all around, all around The earth rose up all around Prairie grasses dance in time Up on a hill a tree so fine The tire swing spun all around, all around The tire swing spun all around Sun is setting, mama's supper calls Papa's hanging up his overalls The swing was left spinning round, spinning round The swing was left spinning round
3.
Matt's Song 02:18
In the darkness of my room on a January night We pull the covers up and we pretend to hide It is cold enough to kill but we listen carefully It sends shivers down my spine You will change me I'm off to cross this bridge myself, stepping softly on our wealth 'Cause this bridge ain't made of sticks and stones No we built it out of solid gold There is no wood that I can burn even to keep my tremblin' fingers warm In the empty space that's all around Even the big bad wolf can't blow it down Even the big bad wolf can't blow it down No, the big bad wolf can't blow it down
4.
Sometimes you've got to load the car Pack all in and drive it far Keep the music up above the wind Follow signs to Western lands Of smelly shirts and dirty hands Before the far gray sky descends Like paper birds we float on air Through tension high and sleep so rare The "Lost Boys" bring us safely to the ground Following the highway line Calling deer and naming pines It feels like home with Sopris looking down Linda blows hard on the hard The drunk man yells, we're rising stars The Ragamuffins sing to passers-by Beating drums and clicking spoons Playing old, familiar tunes We start to feel the Rocky Mountain high The miles stop short I still know what's going on But the river fork Reminds me that I ain't done nothing wrong Oh, I ain't done nothing wrong I could tell you 'bout the Pinyon Pine Antlered elk and stopping time But you will never know until you see The Mushroom Rock so high above Friendship strong and careless love The cattle guard that makes us feel so free Sometimes you've got to load the car Pack all in and drive it far Keep the music up above the wind Follow signs to Western lands Of smelly shirts and dirty hands Before the far gray sky descends
5.
Keep your eyes wide open when you go Keep your eyes wide open when you go Keep your eyes wide open There's a light 'round every corner Keep your eyes wide open when you go Keep your ears wide open when you go Keep your ears wide open when you go Keep your ears wide open There's a song 'round every corner Keep your ears wide open when you go Keep your arms wide open when you go Keep your arms wide open when you go Keep your arms wide open There's a friend 'round every corner Keep your arms wide open when you go Keep your heart wide open when you go Keep your heart wide open when you go Keep your heart wide open There is love 'round every corner Keep your heart wide open when you go
6.
I'm watching as their shoes pass A face there, then it moves on past As I sit here on this park bench for two But it's just me and the world keeps rolling on I watched you put your shoes on Your face turned to an open door Your candle lights a path just for one Not it's just me and the world keeps rolling on There's nothing that I'm bound to So I'm leaving this park bench behind I'm walking in a new pair of shoes 'Cause the world's wide and we all keep rolling on

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The debut demo EP from Twin Cities female folk group, Knots on a String. We want our music to be affordable so we can reach as many people as possible. If you can afford to pay more, please support us. Your contribution will help us fund our other exciting life adventures like bike trips, non-profit work, and travel abroad. Thanks for listening!

PS - Ramblin' Shoes and Tire Swing are available for free download. Snag 'em and spread the love!

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released August 14, 2012

Produced by Craig Sorenson at Soundworks Studios (Minneapolis, MN)

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Knots on a String serve up an entree of folk with sides of groovy beets. Ghanaian hand drums pepper the plate with saucy stand-up bass, finger lickin' fiddle, buttery guitar, melt-in-your-mouth harmonica, and a serving of simmering vocals to tingle your taste buds. With organic compositions, reheated old favorites, and a healthy helping of humor, enjoy the homegrown buffet of five lively ladies! ... more

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