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Get On Board That Train

from Long, Endless Parade by The Academics

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Track 7 off Long, Endless Parade

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There's a man you've seen around once or twice
With a glimmer in his eye
And you're sure he cast that light your way one time
He's got a smile that's nice but his shoes don't shine
He ain't wealthy but he's kind
And that's kind of what you've needed nights gone by

Well he's going away but you're well aware
You could never make him stay
And tomorrow he won't be passing by this way
Hear the whistle blow, girl don't you know
There won't be another day
So you better get on board that train before it's too late

And there's a girl you spied in a bookstore aisle
Putting pages in a pile
In some moleskins that she's been filling on the sly
And you once inquired what's inside barely making out her reply
Oh she may be pretty but shes pretty shy

She says come this May I'm going upstate
Where a gal can find some space
'Cause I've been feeling like a rodent in a race
And when you read the rest right on her face
Your heart was picking up the pace
So you better get on board that train before it's too late

There's a fire that burns most every night
When I lie down to calm my mind
And a voice it seems is crying from inside
There's a love I shunned it won't be denied
There's a question that will not die
There's a signpost up ahead that's drawing naught

'Cause you showed me a world that I can't escape
And a dream I can't explain
And a feeling I'm not sure I'll know again
But I won't flinch one bit, I won't turn my gaze
No this moment I won't betray
'Cause I'm gonna get on board that train before it's too late

I'm gonna get on board that train before it's too late

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from Long, Endless Parade, released July 28, 2017
Devon Reed: Songwriter / Vocals / Guitar
Adam LaGreca: Guitar
Christy Cui: Bass Guitar
David Walter: Percussion

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Indie Rock band from Brooklyn, NY.

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