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Jim Skiff

Jim Skiff is a musical artist with a unique blend of folk, rock, and blues influences. Known for his soulful voice and poetic songwriting, Skiff's music often explores themes of love, loss, and personal growth. With his heartfelt and introspective lyrics, he has resonated with listeners across generations. Skiff's soulful performances and captivating stage presence make him a standout in the music industry. more »

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Snow white upon grey
The wild swans lay
In the lee of the windswept island
They littered the bay
On a wet, sullen day
One raw November morning
The old man walked
To the wind weathered dock
With his pail and his pole
And his slicker
And he sang as he rowed
With his proud back bowed
And his oars trailing
Shimmering silver
When I was a young lad
I was a strong lad
I had a young lady
So fair and so fine
But now I'm an old man
A weary and cold man
This boat and these mornings
Are all I call mine

He was sharing the bay
With the wild swans that day
As he pulled for the islands' lee
His boat came aground
In a small cove he'd found
'Neath the shivering branches
Of a bare oak tree
He made the boat fast
And threw out his first cast
In the shadow of that ancient old oak
And he sang as he fished
And he dreamed and he wished
With the morning mist swirling
Like white fairy smoke
When I was a young lad
I was a strong lad
I had a young lady
So fair and so fine
But now I'm an old man
A weary and cold man
This boat and these mornings
Are all I call mine

Through the misty grey dawn
Came a beautiful swan
Ah, he swore 'twas white satin she wore
As she neared the old man
Her white wings became hands
And a beautiful maiden
Stepped onto the shore
She called him by name
And he knew 'twas the same
Comely lady he'd loved his life long
As he reached out his hand
The weary old man
Heard her haunting voice
Singing his favorite old song
Come to me now my young lad
My handsome and strong lad
Your lady is waiting
It's time to come home
Where have you been man
Out fishing again man
He laid down his pole
And he followed her home

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