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A Mountain Ahead

from Skin and Bone by Sparrow

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lyrics

A MOUNTAIN AHEAD

Step right up folks hear a tragic tale
Of the struggle we face as a people
At the end maybe the score will be clear
The substance of life is collateral

[parent]
We bought your degree
The good life's not free
While dreaming is fun
Work must be done. (Must be done…)
Life is war, my son
[child]
I'll make you proud. (Make you proud…)
Win the war; and I know… I'll conquer my foes!

Don't believe the things they say
Nothing gained from their cliches
Path ahead has washed away
Future fades to shades of grey

Step right up folks continue the tale
Of our lives gone awry and the struggle
Lift your chin and harden your spine
Chip away, even stone can be broken

[parent]
Polish your shoes
And pay your dues
Credit's your skin
Through thick and thin. (Thick and thin…)
Born into sin, my son
[child]
I’ll pay my dues. (Pay my dues…)
And repent - my debt. I promise I will!

I can't read the news today
How did things end up this way?
Hopes and dreams already gamed
Fun is gone in this arcade

A mountain ahead, a molehill behind.
Vertigo grips me, dizzy and blind.
I won’t be afraid, ‘cause I’m not alone.
The climb we all face can’t be postponed.

Step right up folks I'll tell you a tale
Of the promises made to the people
For the dollar we'll fight and prevail
Souls lost in the engine of progress

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from Skin and Bone, released June 30, 2015

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