Moses

from Wunderpus Photogenicus by Wonderlic

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written by Michael Whalen
arranged by Wonderlic

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Moses
(lyrics by Michael Whalen)

(chorus)
I haven't seen my chin in 35 years
I shot more whiskey than I ever drank beer
Some call me less, some call me Mo'
Most of them call me as they boogie cross the floor
Now you see this beard that's growing on down
Keeps me in tune when the gravity's around
Helps me float when I'm swimming out to sea
Holds your attention when you're talking to me

Strategic with his hat placement as he evolved around the sun
A constant breezy companion who was fickle with his fun
Prone to midday anythings and midnight I don't knows
He wandered town to town by night repeating with the crows

(chorus)

Sanctified in an alley as she howled at the moon
I gave the psychic fifty cents as she peered into her runes
A puff of smoke, a flash of steel, a cut upon my brow
And with that blood she changed my luck but no one knows quite how

(chorus)

Well, these boots are not quite broken in and my harp is still in key
And if these fine birds of mine see fit to sing with me
I'll keep to the road a-wandering, I'll always tip my hat
And play a lively song for you wherever you are at

(chorus)

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from Wunderpus Photogenicus, released February 2, 2016
Michael Whalen - electric guitar and vocals
Allen Galton - 8 string electric mandolin
James Dare - bass
Ryan Elwood - drums
Sarah Anderson - backing vocals

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