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To Leave It Behind (Band Version)

from Hands In Dirty Ground EP by Great Lake Swimmers

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Recorded live off the floor at St. Teresa's Church in Wainfleet, Ontario by Andy Magoffin as part of the "Bodies and Minds" sessions in September 2004.

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When we were green and young as shoots
The world took off beneath our boots
Oh we were picked when we were young
With gentle words and modesty

When we turned towards the light
Choirs screamed in their delight
Oh I am ripe, and ready now
My heart is heavy, it’s going to fall
Out of my body

Unto love, unto love
Oh my heart is heavy, it’s going to fall
Out of my body

Would have died without your gardens of eternal life
That you kept so well, kept so well
Could have lived without the fall into the tragedy
But I’m not Adam, and you’re not Eve
They were brave enough to leave
When they were told
To leave it behind

Leave it behind, it behind
They were brave enough to leave
When they were told
To leave it behind

credits

from Hands In Dirty Ground EP, released March 1, 2006
Tony Dekker - vocals, guitar
Erik Arnesen - banjo
Almog Ben-David - wurlitzer piano
Sandro Perri - lap steel
Colin Huebert - drums

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Great Lake Swimmers Toronto, Ontario

Tony Dekker’s music spans two decades as the lead singer and songwriter of Great Lake Swimmers. Over eight albums, multiple EPs, live shows and reissues, the Toronto-based group with a revolving cast of players has established itself as a beloved indie folk act in their native Canada and beyond. Great Lake Swimmers was shortlisted for the Polaris Prize and nominated twice for the Juno Awards. ... more

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