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Gift Horse

from When We Were Big by Boris McCutcheon

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Shallow, shallow, deep, deep, deep
I love to watch her when she's fast asleep
The deep is for keeps the shallow is for fun
you got to count your blessings before they're gone

Because the deep is for keeps the shallow is for fun
I thought you were the one
Skip a stone for me my little Lucy
I feel lucky to be with thee

She said I'll buy you horses and we'll start a little farm
and my golden wings will shield you from any harm
Tremendous peaches, it's been a good year
forgive me darlin' I was wet behind the ears
When I looked that gift horse in the eye I could not help but cry

Because the deep is for keeps the shallow is for fun
I thought you were the one
Skip a stone for me my little Lucy
I feel lucky to be with thee

She's not just another flash in the stream
there's so many secrets she hasn't told me
but she's told me enough and I'll let it be
and skip the perfect stone for Lucy

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from When We Were Big, released September 1, 2003
McCutcheon: vocals, guitar
Jeff Berlin: drums
Brett Davis: bass, electric guitar
Tim Gallagher: pedal steel
Nick Luca: keyboards

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Boris McCutcheon Dixon, New Mexico

Mother Ditch (2001) When We Were Big (2003) Turbulent Amusement (live) (2004) Cactusman vs the Blue Demon (2006) Lost Sessions and B-Sides (2006) Bad Road, Good People (2008) Wheel of Life (2010)Utrecht (live) (2011)Boris McCutcheon Sings the Songs of Townes Van Zandt (2012)Might Crash! (2013)I’m Here Let Me In (2017)• 2004 Boston Music Awards best male singer songwriter• 2004 ... more

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