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The Rodeo Clown

from Estuaries by Amber Lee and the Anomalies

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The Rodeo Clown
By Amber Lee Baker and Karen Frindell

Stiff wind was blowin’ down old Route 66
Sand scarred signs, worn out welcome to this place
He was crouching in the corner of Vick’s Whiskey and Tango
Drink in his hand, untold mystery on his face

“Fake roses in my pockets are the only thing I take
As I travel in my van between each dusty town
But your smile’s as lovely as a scarlet cactus flower
Won’t you hit the road with this Lonesome Rodeo Clown”

As I watched him hurdle barrels, out running raging bulls
His crooked smile and faded jeans beaconed me to leave
The city life I’d left behind seemed far away and empty
The road before me shimmered, this clown could set me free

Skippin’ out of town and into fates arms
Throwin’ caution to the wind
Everything dissolved before my eyes
Everything dissolved before my eyes

Legends of his exploits, tumbled out of taverns
Sad eyed girls and loan sharks looking for their due
But his sweet serenade kept my achin’ heart a listening
As we drifted off to sleep under Highway 42

He left me at a Texaco in the deserts of Nevada
With a plastic rose and a story about why he had to run
“Gotta go to Arkansaws to see my dyin’ mother”
I knew he wasn’t comin’ back, our love affair was done.

The clown was smarter than he looked
He figured me a sucker, and then took me for a song
But the best he ever did for me was do me wrong…

credits

from Estuaries, released May 10, 2008
Amber Lee Baker: vocals and accordion
Karen Frindell: banjo
Muir Houghton: upright bass
Jesse Wickman: drums
Michael Lindner: mandolin and percussion
Morgan Cochneuer: violin

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Amber Lee and the Anomalies Oakland, California

Amber Lee Baker (aka Amber Lee and the Anomalies) performs original songs which range between bawdy cabaret, melodious folk ballads, gypsy tunes and soulful spirituals.
She has been extensively touring since 2008 as a one-woman show with her accordion, loop pedal and glockenspiel.
Her most recent release, 'Indelible' includes a full band. ... more

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