On A Lark

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I said "I love you" on a lark
slung my arrow missed its mark
on a lark I thought I'd kiss you
stupid thought it didn't come true

you're not what I thought
when I paid the price and swore
with my heart I fought, I forgot what for

and I'll hold my breath until my lips turn blue
I'll count down the days till I no longer remember you

I said "I don't need you" on a lark
serve some good lil' time apart
on a lark I dreamt I'd miss you
wasn't a dream, I know it's true

I wish I didn't have to dream about you
do you dream of me the way I dream of you?

what's to lose there's nothing I've got
'cept these blues only brings to naught
I've been abandoned like this before
my heart's in a knot, can't endure much more
throw out the clothes on the floor
walk out the door, play the record once more
tenth track on M. Ward's "Post-War"

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from On A Lark, released February 11, 2012
Jon Ransom - acoustic guitar, vocals

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Jon Ransom Portland, Oregon

Jon Ransom started playing guitar and writing songs at age 18, and over the course of a decade, has amassed an arsenal of songs ranging from quiet, contemplative tunes to anthemic folk rock ballads. No-frills, heart-on-your-sleeve, pure, unadulterated honest music. It's personal, intense yet fragile, and prone to bouts of incendiary cacophonies of melody and harmony. ... more

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