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13 Butterfly

from Currents by Lewis Childs

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This song comes from my experience a 13 year old boy on a runaway horse. The Mexican horse was named Butterfly, and she was the fastest I've ever seen!

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Butterfly I rode when I was thirteen found my way to the shores of Mexico Think the devil claimed the young mares soul, and for just five dollars
You could take a chance, see how far you could go

She reared up and I kicked her sides, all my thoughts were left behind
There was nothing but the waves and the hills in the distance
The devil must have passed us by, I yanked the reigns
She didn’t pay any mind, there were clods of wet sand flyin’ in the wind
I must admit that I was kind of scared, when I saw… White Helmets
There’s some MP’s stationed up ahead… Military men

Butterfly I rode when I was thirteen found myself at the gates of Hades den Tried to turn around she wouldn’t go, I saw blood shot eyes
The barrel of a gun, next thing I heard was a warning shell
She was a fiery steed all I could do was yell (Wooh!)

She reared up and I kicked her once again, there was no turning back I said, “We’ll see this to the end.” Shots rang out, I could feel death creepin’ in Butterfly had more to give and we made it, round the bend… in the road.

Butterfly I rode I was thirteen found myself at the gates of Hades den Butterfly was a ragin’ soul, took me to the edge, brought me back again
Butterfly I rode I was thirteen found myself at the gates of Hades den Butterfly was a ragin’ soul took me to the edge she brought me back again
She brought me back again,
She brought me back

credits

from Currents, track released December 11, 2009
Vocals & Guitar: Lewis Childs
Piano & Organ: Galen Clark
Sound Effects: Zach Orr
Acoustic Bass: Arthur Parker
Drums and Percussion: Jesse Brooke

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Lewis Childs Portland, Oregon

Lewis Childs is a songwriter, performer, educator and recording engineer based in Portland, Oregon. Born in Los Angeles, California He has worked with many artists including harmonica virtuoso, Joe Powers, Márcio daLari (Brazilian Master of Percussion), Maggie Wheeler (actress and singer known for her work on the popular T.V. show "Friends”), Robin Jackson and Brizzleman. ... more

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