Up The Rusty

from The First Few by The Ripples

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lyrics

Up the rusty stairs
Past the alley's shade
Kissed the wind with a smile
And drew its breath away

She's a little wild
She's the dawn in May
And in a little while
She'll come out and play

Though the air is still
That floods the city streets
Her hair falls out of place
With her eyes on her feet

She's a little wild
She's the dawn in May
And it's my silent mind
That's drawn to stay

And when she raised her chin
And put her hair in place
I woke tangled and torn
And still saw her face

In a little while
When my loans are paid
I'll stuff my pockets deep
And step out of the shade

credits

from The First Few, released November 23, 2013
Words and music by Will Heuser and Tyler Pierce

Will Heuser - Harmony Vocal, Piano
Tyler Pierce - Lead Vocal, Harmony Vocal, Backup Vocals, Guitars, Harmonica
Matt Parker - Bass, Drums

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The Ripples Washington, D.C.

Founded in 2013, The Ripples are a post-modern band that takes influence from 60s pop music, but doesn’t shy away from dipping their feet in the blues. They love playing covers and jams to excite a bar crowd and generate a great late-night pulse, but their main passion is working with their original music until all the grooves and changes sound just right. ... more

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May 17

Troubadour London

London, UK

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