Belle of the Ball

from The Familiar Song by The Widow's Ride

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The album "The Familiar Song" was conceived of as a narrative -- part myth, part murder ballad, part spooky bedtime story -- and to suit the theme we have commissioned a limited run of 28 page hardcover books! The lyrics for each song are accompanied by an original illustration by Mikey Wheeler on the facing page. Each high-quality hardcover book has been signed by all members of The Widow's Ride, and comes with a download code.

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lyrics

I was weathered and dirty the day I quit the hills.
So I stopped to pick you daisies and yellow daffodils.
I spent my days searching for something true,
And waiting each night for a girl just like you.
When I saw you high up in your window I knew
That the promises made to me must be true.
I wanted to give up my guns, my horse, and the sky
Just to go dancing with you tonight.

Come dance with me beautiful
It’s on you I’ve come to call.
I’ll put on my finest shirt
And you’ll be the Belle of the Ball.
Come dance with me across the starry skies
And into the lights.

She was unlike any girl I’ve ever known.
Skin fair as summer, her hair locks of gold.
With eyes like thunder and a voice like rain,
She was perfect in every way you could name.
She lit down from her window and to me she came to greet.
When I saw her before me I nearly fell at her feet.
She threw her arms around me and held me tight,
And said “Of course I’ll go dancing with you tonight!”

Come dance with me beautiful
It’s on you I’ve come to call.
I’ll put on my finest shirt
And you’ll be the Belle of the Ball.
Come dance with me across the starry skies
And into the lights.

I’ve wandered the night
I’ve weathered the storm
I’ve heard the birds sing
A stranger’s mantle I’ve worn
I’ve heard your laughter calling to me
Sounding a promise that one day I will be free.

We set off for Marfa to the grand dance hall.
On my horse you’ll ride and I’ll walk by your side.
The skies darken and thunder and lightning appear,
But with me by your side you’ll have nothing to fear.
I’ll never want again as long as I have you.
For you there is nothing I won’t suffer through.
I want to give you the dawn and all my days till I’m dead,
And tomorrow to the courthouse we’ll go and be wed.

Come dance with me beautiful
It’s on you I’ve come to call.
I’ll put on my finest shirt
And you’ll be the Belle of the Ball.
Come dance with me across the starry skies
And into the lights.

credits

from The Familiar Song, released October 31, 2020
Music by Paul & Justin, lyrics by Paul

Justin - acoustic, electric, and baritone guitars, bass, percussion
Matt - drums
Paul - vocals

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