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It's a big world out there
There are mountains and there are seas
And it's the North Atlantic
That separates you from me

I would get there if I could
But I admit I find it hard
I feel stuck in this corner
Like a stamp on a postcard

And while I'm on the subject of correspondence
I've missed your voice and your easy way with words
If you could find the time it'd make my week
You don't even have to speak
Just pick up a pen and write me a letter from Canada

This mighty river this town sits upon
Was the source that led you here
But like my heart it freezes over
At this time of year

And when the melt water starts rising
Remember I was once your friend
I promise you won't be found wanting
Upon me you can depend

Our family bonds they are unspoken
We’ll get there although the outboard is clearly broken
If you can reach out and offer your hand to me
I'll help you climb this family tree
And with a little help we can both make it back from Canada

The halls of this museum
That we walked through years ago
Showed us images of our past
A kind of sepia slide show

We've chosen our sides so let's enter the fray
We can't affect the past so let's concentrate on today
So steel yourself for what lies ahead
Fix bayonets and go back to bed
And for the next 10 years we can dream about life in Canada

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from The Long Haul, released July 15, 2013

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The Wynntown Marshals Edinburgh, UK

Formed in Edinburgh in 2007, The Marshals tip their hat to The Jayhawks, Wilco, Drive-By Truckers, Tom Petty, Ryan Adams & Neil Young.

Their sound can loosely be described as ‘country rock' with powerpop hooks, but they love layered guitars, catchy choruses and have an unabashed belief in the power of rock music as a storytelling medium.
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