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Roll of the Dice

from Dust Windows by Kingsley Flood

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I’ve known a poor boy for sixteen years
I’ve stored up and swallowed sixteen tears.
When I shake his hand my eyes never stray,
And I check out in the mirror and I’m on my merry way.

Well I was born on Beacon on a street you see on tours
He was born somewhere else, where, I’m not really sure.
But I always trim the curtains, I always trim the fat,
I always carry quarters for upside-down hats.

Hey, I’ve been right, and I’ve been good, and I’ve sung songs where Jesus has stood
You wonder why some weights won’t die? I’ll bet my boots it’s the roll of the dice

My daddy’s got six houses down from Edgartown to Rome,
My momma’s storing statues that she never thought she’d own.
My brother bets on thoroughbreds to win and not to show,
I’m having trouble sleeping and I wonder if they know.

Cuz I know it ain’t so pretty man, it ain’t so safe and clean,
And I do believe I’ve seen em bleed in Time Magazine.
And all the doctor’s daughters and all the bankers boys,
I wonder if they’ve ever packaged up any joy.

Hey, I’ve been right, and I’ve been good, and I’ve sung songs where Jesus has stood
You wonder why some weights won’t die? I’ll bet my boots it’s the roll of the dice

Upon my introspection, upon scrutinizing seeds,
And reckoning a fine line between hobby and need,
I wonder when time passes if I’ll ever feel that shame,
And I wonder if I will recall that poor boy’s name.

I wonder if I will recall that poor boy’s name.
I wonder if I will recall that poor boy’s name.
I wonder if I will recall that poor boy’s name.

Hey, I’ve been right, and I’ve been good, and I’ve sung songs where Jesus has stood
You wonder why some weights won’t die? I’ll bet my boots it’s the roll of the dice

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from Dust Windows, released April 3, 2010

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Kingsley Flood Boston, Massachusetts

With features in NPR, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times, Boston and Washington, DC sextet Kingsley Flood straddles the line between high energy indie rock and introspective folk.

With its "signature high energy" (Rolling Stone), the band has played the main stage at the Newport Folk Fest and has been dubbed "Boston's best live band" (Boston Herald). ... more

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