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Charlie Idaho

from Afterglow by Mike Mattison

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From AFTERGLOW

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Charlie Idaho

Do you remember in ’26
When the river broke loose
And they were looking for a quick fix?
One day you’re living
The next you’re obliged
And what are you gonna do?

Every mule’s working when the levy breaks
The police don’t get you
It’s the cold and the snakes
Charlie’s gonna fix it
Whatsoever it takes
And what are you gonna do?

[Chorus:]
Charlie Idaho shot the Mercy Man
Charlie Idaho shot the Mercy Man
At least the poor boy died

If you be a skinner be sure than you can
Before you go to work
For the dark-eyed man
A bridle whip
And a gun in his hand
And what are you gonna do?

Looking all over the whole corral
Nary a mule
With its shoulder well
A government man
Come to give him hell
And what are you gonna do?

[Chorus:]

Every story’s got a Mercy Man
A boss that’s out to get you
A fool like I am
The only difference being
If you give a damn
What are you gonna do?

Hannah’s gonna roll like she done before
Another break
Another pour
A man can take a battle
But not the war
What are you gonna do?

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from Afterglow, track released March 20, 2020

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