Take My Hand

from Winter Rain by Steve Gilligan

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Take My Hand

The violence in your eyes has pushed the day away
Out to where the old north station stood
Up from barren soil came a crooked leafless tree
Let’s cut it down and chop it up for firewood
This tattoo tells a tale of strength unbidden
So button up your shirt boy and swear to keep it hidden
And take my hand I’ll lead you to a simpler better place
Take my hand we’ll cover every trace

The force of nature’s fury has left its mark on you
A punishment for seeking higher ground
Down through all the centuries the turning of the tides
For those who fail, the weak and frail, will surely drown
This pale expression’s only for a minute
So cover up your hurt boy or swear to meet me in it
And take my hand I’ll lead you to a simpler better place
Take my hand we’ll cover every trace

Now the best of all intentions was bound to take you in
A stranger dressed in old familiar clothes
A kiss from some forbidden lips, a danger far too real
Has left you worn and tired much too numb to know
Your story isn’t true but it’s a good one
So bury in this dirt boy your spirit of the hoodlum
And take my hand I’ll lead you to a simpler better place
Take my hand we’ll cover every trace
Take my hand I’ll lead you to a simpler better place
Take my hand we’ll cover every trace

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from Winter Rain, released June 9, 2014
Steve Gilligan - vocals, acoustic guitar, bass
Dave Friedman - organ
Jon Cohen - drums
Rob Carlson - dobro slide guitar

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Steve Gilligan Boston, Massachusetts

Steve Gilligan is best known as bassist of legendary Boston rock 'n' roll band The Stompers. He's released 4 solo CDs; "Jacobs Well", “Winter Rain”, “Dogpatch Garage”, and now "Next Someday", which rocks with a melodic energy found in the best from bands like Tom Petty & XTC. ... more

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