The Ballad of John Shaw

from Mural by The Popular Marksman

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I saw you walking there
The snow was falling down but you didn't seem to care
Because Angels like you will fall for anything at all
Yeah angels like you fall for anything at all

Momma had to pass you by
Hanging your head so low started to make her cry
Til the tears ran down her face at such a slow and steady pace
And the tears ran clean and dry til there was nothing left to do but sigh

And the streetlights start to glow
Against the tombstones in a row
And I think that it's time to go
But Johnny I hope you know
That we will always love you so
Yeah Johnny I hope you know
That we will always love you so

Light your candles by the wall
By all the murals that are gone now
They never meant anything at all
Even when they were there
well no one seemed to care
Like a friend that always gives to you
Until he's got nothing left to share

And the streetlights start to glow
Against the tombstones in a row
And I think that it's time to go
But Johnny I hope you know
That we will always love you so
Yeah Johnny I hope you know
I'm really glad you didn't go
I'm really glad you didn't go
I'm really glad you didn't go
I'm really glad you didn't go
I'm really glad you didn't go

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from Mural, track released August 20, 2015

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Brendon Conroy a.k.a. 'The Popular Marksman' is an indie musician/singer songwriter whose sound is an eclectic mix of folk, blues, punk, Americana, and alternative.

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