Tradewinds of Deceit

Duration

5:29

Genres

Americana / Alt Country

Lyrics

VERSE 1 Well, I used to be a player In the long, long game of life. And I used to read the Bible And I used to have a wife. And I used to love Hank Williams Sing of all those tears he cried. And I used to be a singer But the singing man’s long died. Well, I used to sing a lullaby To my baby girl tucked in. And I used to be a good man, Free of heartache and free of sin. And I used to love Old Glory And hold my flag in pride. And I used to be a soldier, But the fighting man’s long died. CHORUS And I’ve sailed the seven seas For months down on my knees, Praying, “Oh God please keep my family.” But the spirit of the water Stole my wife and daughter. Now I’m a lost man On the trade winds of deceit. VERSE 2 Well the southern bottle comforts me. I’ve made a friend of railroad gin. And I’m welcome in Kentucky, But Tennessee is where I’ve been. Now, my wife’s gone down to Houston. Little Jenny? To the Crimson Tide. And I used to be a lover, But the loving man’s long died. CHORUS VERSE 3 Well I used to dream of heaven And a bluegrass jamboree. And I used to watch those stars fall And plunge into the sea. But, I have my loyal bottle Right by my foolish side. But, I wish I was a dreamer, But the dream in me’s long died. CHORUS