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Fantasy western for a dear departed friend...
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#3 in subgenre today Peak #2
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Peak #16
Author
Wade Farlowe
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February 25, 2004
Uploaded
March 17, 2010
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MP3 3.7 MB, 128 kbps, 4:02
Story behind the song
Jesse "Clayton" Lawson was one of those rare breed in this world that made a kid feel like an equal, even though it wasn't true. He was the father of a close friend of mine and patriarch of the Lawson Family. Once when I was visiting, he mentioned to me that if he wasn't so good at raisin' beef and farming that he would have loved to be in the westerns. Hank, his son had written a tribute to his Dad, called "The Old Farmhouse". In no way, could I ever compete with this song, but here is my fantasy tribute to Jesse Clayton, his very own western. No need to give the outcome, the good guy always wins in westerns!!!
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Jesse Clayton Words & Music by Wade Farlowe Wednesday, February 25, 2004 Em C G D Jesse Clayton rode into town today Em C G D The bank note was due, he had to pay Am C It was a needful chore G D The bills were paid, but not much more Em C G D Mister Clayton went on about his plans Em C G D A man as he is, knows just where he stands Am C Six hungry kids to raise G D It was coming on the holidays Em C G D So, Jesse Clayton went into town today G C D G Life is a mountain, faith is a stream G C D C G Hope is a fountain, saving all your dreams Em C G D Mister Clayton met up with Wilson Trace Em C G D Come Jess, have a drink with me in this place Am C He says, I have a tale to tell G D Can't say, you're gonna take it well Em C G D But, Stanford Jade rode into town last night Em C G D That man's bad, Jess, ya gotta do what's right Am C I know it's a long time past G D When you were here marshalling last Em C G D But, Jesse Clayton's here in town today G C D G Fear is a canyon, Courage, a trail G C D C G Peaceful abandon, your dreams derailed Em C G D Jesse Clayton counted shells in his forty-four Em C G D Pinned the badge on, walked right out the door Am C It was three long years ago G D Blood ran cold durin' the pouring snow...when Em C G D Stanford Jade took his Sarah's life that night Em C G D Mister Clayton prayed that he's doing what's right Am C Vengeance is mine, saith the Lord G D I only hope he welcomes me aboard Em C G D Cause, Marshall Clayton's here in town today C D G C Fear is a canyon, Courage, a trail C D G C Life is a mountain, faith is a stream C D D C G Hope is a fountain, remember your dreams Em C G D Jesse Clayton rode into town today DD A AA E
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