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lyrics

She’s leaving Melbourne tonight
She’s getting on that evening flight
To set things right
I see her cry through the day
‘Cause she knows that there’s no other way
We lie to ourselves and say, “she’ll be back someday”

She’s leaving school friends behind
We love her but we can’t change her mind
She’s resigned
What will become of the choir?
We need her spark to light the fire
And her voice can lift us higher
Her spirit can inspire

And she’s holding it together
For the weaker
Voices in the choir
Singing like a better life
Is right in front of her
Holding all that weight upon her shoulders
See in her eyes she’s older
Older than her years

She disappeared back in June
The sopranos couldn’t hold the tune
We prayed she be back soon

She was skipping school
Working all day
She had to be the one to bring home the pay
It’s all for her mother’s sake
Who’s been in a bad way

And she’s holding it together
For the weaker
Voices in the choir
Singing like a better life
Is right in front of her
Holding all that weight upon her shoulders
See in her eyes she’s older
Older than her years

Her mother needs the family close
They’re flying back to her home town
My friend she’s only 16
And I know she wants to stick around
She finally found a place where she belongs
Where she feels young and free
And everybody’s leaning on her
Hoping that she’ll

Hold it all together
For the weaker
Voices in the choir
Singing like a better life
Is right in front of her
Holding all that weight upon her shoulders
See in her eyes she’s older
Older than her years

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from There's Another Way To Where You're Going, released February 4, 2016
John Flanagan: Vocal, Piano
Viktor Krauss: Bass, Electric Guitars, Celeste, Synthesizer, Clavinet, Cello
Todd Lombardo: Acoustic Guitar
Marco Giovino: Drums
Jane Patterson: Backing Vocal
Emma Rule: Backing vocal
Carena Khoo: Backing vocal

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John Flanagan Thornbury, Australia

From the Cygnet Folk Festival in Tasmania to the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia John Flanagan has won over fans far and wide. Audiences are drawn to the original but timeless melodies and deeply honest lyricism of the song-writing. Combining traditional old-time instrumentation with contemporary sensibilities John creates an alt-folk sound that is old and new at the same time. ... more

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