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North Star Girl

from Songs of St. James by Anthony LaLota

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Sweet girl don’t cry, you’ll stain your face
Resentment tears can leave a bitter taste
That emptiness you feel, you’ve every right
But look around: this is no place or time

Your dad’s a legend at Pimlico & Laurel Downs
He won eight big dimes at the ‘78 triple crown
A Good Time Charlie, a bleacher butterfly
With a broken vow to never leave your side

But he don’t need your love to get high or feel alive

You look so grown up in your mother’s pearls
Does she know nothing of your daddy’s world?
I used to see them out on Friday nights
He’d call her Little Filly, and sparks would fly

But he don’t need her love to get high or feel alive

When you can’t sleep at night
When it hurts to hear them fight
Rest your weary head and close your eyes
Imagine all the pretty horses going by

Your daddy’s always off on his own race
And this lowly usher could never take his place
Win or lose, he pays me well each week
But there’s no company I’d rather keep

You don’t need his love to get high or feel alive

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from Songs of St. James, released October 15, 2021
Ryan Douglas Rose - percussion
Anthony St. James - vocals / acoustic guitar / bass / keyboards / percussion

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Anthony LaLota Pennsylvania

Anthony LaLota writes soulful story songs & folk ballads with the vibe of a worn acoustic guitar found on the floor of CBGB's. Since 2008 he’s performed in cafes, clubs, bars, theaters, festivals, book stores, record shops and radio stations throughout the US, Canada, and Europe. His debut album 'Songs of St. James' was released in October 2021. ... more

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