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Sleepless Kid

Dad comes in says goodnight
Mum comes in
Turns out the light
But I don’t go to sleep.

I listen through the walls
Hushed voices, closed doors
but I don’t go to sleep

Chorus
I love my Mum.
I love my Dad.
I don’t take any sides,
they love me and they really, really try.
I got to stay awake make
everything alright,
so no-one leaves this house tonight,
so no-one leaves this house tonight.

Dad says we’re not rich anymore.
Mum cries quiet out in the hall,
but I don’t go to sleep.
I think of things they should say.
It’s a little game I play,
but I don’t go to sleep

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from Forget the Past, released January 18, 2014

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Greg Fleming and The Working Poor Auckland, New Zealand

Greg Fleming is often referred to as a pioneer of alt country in New Zealand. One of his first gigs was supporting Texan legend Townes Van Zandt, afterwards Van Zandt took him aside and told him “don’t ever stop writing” . Greg didn’t and has six critically acclaimed albums bear out Van Zandt's belief. The new album Same City continues to show Fleming operating at the peak of his powers. ... more

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