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First Frost

from Tides of Time by Liz Stringer

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The very first frost of the year lies on the paddocks glistening
My Daddy used to stand right here for the big rains listening
When daddy died I took his place, oh I watched them old black mountains
Now the hard times have settled on my face, this country ain’t no wishing fountain

But I will stay until I crumble into dust beneath the sky
I will move my hands through the dirt and wait for rain until I die
‘Til the last head’s sold or I’m too old I just don’t know what else I’d do
My Daddy always said that we get what we’re given and that’s why I’m not shooting through

When I was a younger woman I loved a broken man
Oh he’d set my chest a-heaving
He asked me one night for my hand
But that one chance I had ended up leaving

But I will stay until I crumble into dust beneath the sky
I will move my hands through the dirt and wait for rain until I die
Til the last head’s sold or I’m too old I just don’t know what else I’d do
My Daddy always said that we get what we’re given and that’s why I’m not shooting through

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from Tides of Time, released April 16, 2010

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Liz Stringer Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne born musician Liz Stringer is one of Australia’s most respected and versatile songwriters and instrumentalists. A lauded guitarist and vocalist, Stringer has released 5 full-length albums since 2006, her powerful and emotive live performances and melodically rich, story-based songs delighting fans and festival-goers throughout Australia and a growing audience in North America + Europe. ... more

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