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Hangman

from Marquee by Joe Forkan

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This song was written on the day Ennio Morricone died, as a small tribute to him and his music.

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HANGMAN

high above the mob
with a rope around my neck
and the bird of prey
circle overhead
so I close my eyes and pray
for a touch of grace
and I find
not a trace

as the sun rose higher
I thought I recognized in the crowd
the sound of her voice
it’s a silver lining
but I can take the fall
if she’s gonna watch it all
through those eyes
well, who am I?
god knows me
but he would deny it

under battle flags
the lines were drawn
I had my chance
but I let it go
the hangman says
the gallows longs for me

wouldn’t run
couldn’t hide
I’d do anything
for those cold dark eyes
l took the blame
now this is on my head

sweet young girl caught the devil’s eye
when she fled her home on the Santa Fe line
threw her arms around my neck
for a life by the gun
taking all we could get

when the law caught up in that desert town
she wore a smile when she put ‘em down
so, sing your songs, I’ll tell my lies
just forge my name in the book of life

should’ve recognized
what I saw in her eyes
now this is on my head

I would never run
I could never hide
from a last embrace before the other side
I feel her arms around my neck

should’ve recognized
what I saw in her eyes
now this is on my head

©2023 Joe Forkan

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from Marquee, released January 20, 2023
Joe Forkan - Electric Guitar, Piano, Vocals
John Convertino Drums, Vibes, Shaker
Adam Bednarik Upright Bass
Joe V. McMahan Electric Guitar
Martin Wenk Trumpet

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