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The first single and title track from a new Chris Pickering album. Recorded at Hicksville, Joshua Tree, CA, and co-produced with Adrian Mauro.
Cover art by Tracy Ellerton.
lyrics
Canyons
You have no need to be afraid of me
I am not vicious like they say
I was just a boy then, I have done
What anyone might do in my place
I was the second son, my father's gone
I know there is no farmer's life for me
And when the creek ran dry, that gang and I
Did what we could to feed our family
To the Canyons we shall ride
But we can't hide forever
And with a price upon our heads we moved out further west
Towards the sandy sea
And if the troopers ever track us down
They'll see how brave a farmer's boy can be
To the Canyons we shall ride
But we can't hide forever
In the Canyons we are safe
But we can't run forever
credits
released July 21, 2015
Produced by Chris Pickering and Adrian Mauro.
Mixed by Ben Tolliday.
Pedal Steel Guitar: Michael Flanders.
All other instruments and vocals: Chris Pickering.
Design by Paul Underwood.
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