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Liberty

Liberty came from the wrong side of the tracks
And once he left there he swore he’d never go back
With his cowboy boots, a one-way ticket and a picture from an old magazine
Liberty went to see a world he’d never seen

He closed his eyes
Got a running start
Opened his mind and he opened his heart
To the world he’d say yes for the very first time
He’s learning to fly
He’s a leaf in the wind
He’s betting his hand and he’s betting to win
With arms outstretched and ready to receive
He’s trying to believe

Down South
Liberty worked the land
And his daddy held his knowledge
Like a fistful of dirt in his hand
And he said son the world holds many secrets
that she aint ready to tell
Don’t look too long at the sun
And don’t throw your coins in the well

Only fools chase foolish dreams
so Liberty learned in school
But if you don’t try to live your dreams
Who’s the biggest fool?

Liberty took the tattered picture from the pocket of his vest
He wondered if he’d ever find her
Til he did he’d take no rest
He remembered his daddy, remembered his words
And he finally understood
The beauty of not knowing
And the grace of not giving up


COPYRIGHT 2003 SHAWN WAGGONER

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from Songs for the FP, released January 10, 2003

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Shawn Waggoner Colorado

Shawn Waggoner began her music career in Austin, as the lead singer of the successful blues band, Blue Recluse. In '97, the band went on hiatus and Waggoner composed songs for her first cd, Contemplating Cacti. With a new focus on original, acoustic music, Waggoner teamed up with bassist David Farrell for three more cds. Each made its mark on the alternative-folk and Americana genres. ... more

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