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Owen McDermott

Owen McDermott is a musical artist known for his soulful and captivating vocals. His music blends elements of pop and R&B, creating a unique and heartfelt sound. His powerful lyrics and emotive performances have gained him a dedicated following and critical acclaim. more »

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My name is Ralph Schaffer that used to mean somethin' round here in this valley of Farms
Growin' cabbage and corn and barley for Anheuser beer  a man from Chicago said he Had futures to sell
My dad he pledged all then we watched the price fall till they took our house as well
On the day fore he died he said losin' money's no shame but that night he wrote in his Hoodbye note
He was sorry for disgracin our name the pastor prayed over the grave committed the Soul to be saved said
The good lord is always around and the pastor moved out of town

I travelled to San Francisco got a job movin' fish from the pier till I got in a wreck and After breakin' my neck
I stayed in bed for over a year I came back to my hometown got a move- in above the Feed store
I married my wife who was escapin' her life to a place that she thought would hold more
A baby boy was born then died of a fever before he turned one another boy came along So happy and strong
That our lives finally shone like the sun
We all were christened anew the water and breath that we drew yeah The good lord is Always around
And you know where he can  be found

Our son joined with the coast guard got kicked out for dealing his drugs
He took a freighter to Spain where he tried to explain in a letter that I shouldn't judge
My wife moved back to Spokane I've never blamed anyone less she stood at the door And she hugged me once more And said "Ralph, at times we were blessed
Now I work at the Colfax plant I fix diesels for 50 dollars a day my boss can be fair on The days when he cares
What an old man like me has to say the church now is empty and grey the cross has Teen taken away but
The good lord is always around so I fall to my knees on the ground

My name is Ralph Schaffer that used to mean somethin' round here now the city folks Show
With their dollars in tow to buy our memories from auctioneers

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