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lyrics

Well, I've been down in the mine, spending all my time
Looking hard for gold in the clean hard stone
And I can see the light above and it shines on me sometimes
Down on my hands and into my eyes
And when I die, on the day that I die
If I'm surrounded by gold, it'll mean about the same
As the pounding sound of rain
As I sit dry before the flame in the slowly fading comfort of my home

And so I'm building a box in which I'll keep my lot
All my watches and my jars, my compasses and claws
And I can lock it if I want, but time will someday find me
Down in the dirt and break down my shrine
And when I die, on the day that I die
If I'm surrounded by brass, it'll mean about the same
As my lover's fading touch
As I realize the rush is far better when I'm sleeping on my own

But oh my, my mind is raw down to the bone
Wondering what I'm always worried for
And I know no eyes can see the long road
Leading me to knock on Heaven's door

So when I finally go, drop me far down in my hole
And give me to me my pick so I can find what's hid
Beneath the cobble stones on the other side of death
I will get my glory prize when they lay me down to rest
When I die, on the day that I die
If I'm surrounded by my dreams, well, it won't mean a thing
Let the coliseums ring
And the blackbirds sing
And the cold wind scream
And the gold just gleam
And I will not take it with me when I die

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from The Book Of Zephaniah, released August 4, 2016
Zephaniah Stringfield: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Toy Piano
Peter Oviatt: Banjo
Katie West: Upright Bass
Mike West: Mandolin, Percussion, Electric Guitar
Ryan "RJ" Johnson: Drums

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Zephaniah Stringfield Taos, New Mexico

If you ever get the urge to get in your car and take off without a plan, Zephaniah’s voice is your ideal traveling companion. If your date didn’t show at the bar, and you need the music to become your human connection for the night, he’s got you covered. His songs are the type you can never quite believe you are hearing for the first time, and he made them for you. ... more

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