Thirteen Gold Coins

from Little America by The Little Americans

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First words, and first steps- he’ll miss everything.
Last night he was here, or, was it a dream.
A rosary bound the bride and groom
The newlyweds crowned with stars and moons

I pleaded with him we not register…
I recall the face of the officer,
And my love as he was led away
Though I’m afraid, I’m too angry to pray.

The fractured light, the distance that we touch
I feel the weight, feel the crush
The thirteen coins that we were forced to sell
We fell in love as we fell

Now we live a part and the bride and groom
Orbit all alone with their stars and moons
The rosary beads spilled on the floor
Waiting for a knock at the door.

Words and Music by David Mussen

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from Little America, released July 19, 2017
Jonathan Hughes: bass, guitar solo
Guillermo Izquierdo: electric guitar, acoustic guitar, mandolin
Alex Lynne: vocals

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the little americans Buffalo, New York

We aren't a band in the traditional sense. We all participate in the Robot Holiday Collective (www.robotholiday.com) and enjoy marrying our passion for making music with our desire to help others, and make this a more fair and just society.

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