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The Midnight Train

from Leaping With Intent To Fly by Billy Conahan

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The Midnight Train

(v1)
Took a six o'clock train toward the city for a show
To see a woman I loved with a man I didn't know
She said, ["How does it feel to be Home Sweet Home?"]
I said, "It never lets me leave, it just swallows me whole."

"I'm in town for the night then it's back on the road."
We both know just how this goes.
A little jab here, a little do-so-do
But I had a good time though my steak got cold (she said…)

(Chorus)
Come on back everything will be fine
But little do they know nothing will ever be the same
And if I stay here, I'd lose my mind
And be just another body on the midnight train

(v2)
Reached for the check, they said, "Bill, your too kind."
This is one's on us, no need for to be polite.
Made my way for the exit, we said our goodnights
Said, "they we're going left," said I "was going right"

Caught a cab at the corner, got in at the light
Burned cross the bridge, dropped me off in the heights
The driver saw me down, said, "Man, it's just life…"
Said, "You can live free but there's always a price."

(Chorus)

(v3)
Flew out the next morning, though I knew all too well
That you can't know freedom if you haven't know jail
No you can't know heaven if you haven't known hell
And you can't have another if you don't have yourself

(Chorus)

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from Leaping With Intent To Fly, released March 25, 2017

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Billy Conahan Queens, New York

Born and raised in Astoria, Queens, Billy Conahan is always quick to express his love for his city. An engaging performer with a natural storytelling ability, and charming wit, Billy found an audience and fan base that was truly captivated by his magnetic personality. His popularity and skill led him to opening for Mike Stud at the Highline Ballroom and Pusha T at the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival. ... more

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