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Irene

by The CarLeans

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written by Jim Carpenter, 'Irene' is single release from the upcoming CarLeans cd 'Drowning Moon' due out in February 2016.

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Irene

she was late, in the early Spring
it was fate, she lied, now she wears your ring
those church bells rang like a siren
she was showin by then and you were gone, Irene

blame the drinkin or the pull of the moon
it’s the weakness of a man and the ruin of a fool
the choir sang in a minor key
i said, "i do," but i was promised to you, Irene

those church bells rang so god-damned loud
the whole world must have heard those faithless vows
in her eyes, I could see the flames
of every bridge I burned, betraying you, Irene

if this finds you, know my sorrow
for your mercy, I’d beg, steal or borrow
the child was born of another lie
brown skin and some other man’s eyes

there’s a ring in the wishing well
and the truth, rings clear as that bell
til the early Spring, I’ll wait and dream
and when it’s time, I’ll let you go, Irene

those church bells rang so god-damned loud
the whole world must have heard those faithless vows
in her eyes, I could see the flames
of every bridge I burned, betraying you, Irene
. . . all I learned, betraying you, Irene

© James Waine Carpenter - LOCO DARE Music 2015 ASCAP

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released December 18, 2015
Jim Carpenter - vocal, guitars, mandolin
Sarah MacLean - harmony vocals
Corina Malbaurn - upright bass

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The CarLeans East Lyme, Connecticut

A chance collaboration between singer/songwriter Jim Carpenter (The Hoolios) and singer/songwriter Sarah MacLean (The MacLean Sisters) developed quickly into one of americana music’s more endearing and exciting new pairings. Along with upright bassist Corina Malbaurn, the CarLeans have recorded three albums. Their original songs are powerful—with an honest delivery and dynamic live performance. ... more

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