Ballad of the Pychopomp

from Myths & Maladies (EP) by Dogwood

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Counted up the death toll this New Years
Found that I was short a soul or two
Looking around, there was blood on the ground
And the vacant eyes showed not a trace of fear

I rode o'er the valleys and crossed the oceans wide
Searching for the one that got away
But when I saw it was you, well my heart burst in two
Didn't think that this would be your day

Oh, whatcha been doing?
Oh, to the folks back home
I hope that you know now
That neither me or God will ever leave you alone

Don't call me a hopeless romantic
Don't think that I am anyone to judge
It's just that I believe in better days
Although it's true that death can conquer love

I am the one that ferries souls to heaven
It's not a job for the weak at heart
But I'll carry on long after you are gone
And the loneliness will tear me apart

(CHORUS)

I'm doing my time until my time comes
I'm doing my time till it comes
I'm doing my time till I see that light
I'm doing my time till it comes

Yes, I'm doing my time until my time comes
I'm doing my time till it comes
I'm doing my time till I cross the line
I'm doing my time till it comes...

(CHORUS)

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from Myths & Maladies (EP), released September 13, 2012
Vox/ukulele by Dogwood
Recorded by Aaron Shay

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Dogwood Seattle, Washington

Hailing from the hedge and loam of Seattle's undergrowth, this chimerical songbird aims to weave historical and wax hysterical in the old-new traditions of mountain men, shantymen, and their fellow men as they tromp and twirl acro'st both ancient myth and accidental malady. This mighty troubadour delights in bringing life to the voices of the past, so come and share a pomegranate seed or two! ... more

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