Sweet Lady James

from Yarns, Tales and Outright Lies by David Luck

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lyrics

Sweet Lady James

Sweet Lady James
So sad I missed your burying
I’m sure that your body
By lilacs was kissed

Sweet Lady James
So sad I never carried you
But then I wouldn’t want you
To see me like this

You were born
Away up in Sarnia
Where your poor poppa
Sweetened my time
Sweet Lady James
Born out of loneliness
Without a fortune
A reason or rhyme

Sweet Lady James
Travelin’ thru
The Delta land
Fought the wild Zantibbes
And continued to roam
Sweet Lady James
A young man’s companion
Lost in the wind
And never quite home

Sweet Lady James
Found dead in an ally way
The lace in your pocket
Told them where you had been
Sweet Lady James
Existing in a lie
Being your mother’s lady
Was your only sin

Music and Lyrics Copyright © 1971, 2009, 2011, 2017 by David Luck. All rights Reserved.

(also see YarnsLyrics_v1.pdf.)

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from Yarns, Tales and Outright Lies, released December 7, 2017
Vocals and guitar performances recorded by Frankie Lackey, Nashville
Lead and additional guitar performances recorded by D. Luck
Arranged by Luck and Lackey

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As a composer and finger-style acoustic guitarist, Luck was an early proponent of 'progressive' folk/jazz music. Today, he is best known for a singular solo guitar style and soundtrack work. He makes an acoustic steel-string guitar solo 'sound like an entire ensemble.' ... more

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