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Song For Emmylou

from The Way It Is by The Robby K Band

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In this song, "Emmylou" is a metaphoric "state of mind" where I, as a young lad working the badlands for the USGS, dreamt of the finer things of a life yet to come.

I wrote the song after listening to Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris sing Grievous Angel, which we soon incorporated into our live set.

After playing the song live several times, my harmonica player was so incensed about my lack of "spiritual fidelity" he called my wife to ask her if she knew I was singing a song wherein I openly confessed my deep abiding love for another woman. Shortly thereafter, he left the band.

Ahh, folks, it's just a state of mind.

But as I now look back on the 18 year old boy looking forward from 1971, Emmy and Graham were a big part of my youthful hippie vison and naiveté..."And I saw my devil, and I saw my deep blue sea. And I thought about a calico bonnet from Cheyenne to Tennessee" (Gram Parsons).

Pictured: Robby K and a pile of split Walnut

lyrics

I’m in love with Emmylou Harris
She’s the beauty queen that always haunts my mind
Once upon a time I thought I might have her
But now I know she’s just a state of mind

So sing me a song by Emmylou Harris
And I’ll pretend that I’m in love with you
Maybe if you smile that big crazy smile
Then I will find a way to believe in you
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I used to work the badlands out in NoDak
And I’d search for Emmylou on the dial
And in my loneliness, she was right beside me
And that dusty road was just like Highway One

And I’d sing along with Emmylou Harris
And I’d pretend my life was goin’ fine
And then I’d watch the sun, setting on the hilltop
And make believe my water had turned to wine
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Yes I’m in love with Emmylou Harris
But she don’t even know that I’m alive
Once upon a time I thought I might hold her
But now I know she’s just a state of mind

So sing me a song like Emmylou Harris
Maybe something sad like Hickory Wind
And baby when you smile that big crazy smile
I will find a way to believe in you
Baby won’t you smile that big crazy smile
And I will find a way to believe in you

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So sing me a song by Emmylou Harris
And I’ll pretend that I’m a fallen angel
And baby when you smile that big crazy smile
I will find a way to believe in you
Honey won’t you smile…that big crazy smile and…
I will find a way to believe in you

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from The Way It Is, track released January 1, 2010
Vocals: Robby K
Guitars: Robby K
Bass: Robby K
Keyboards, Synths: Robby K
Drums: Robby K

Engineer: Robby K
Producer: Robby K
Recorded, Mixed and Mastered at Telemark Blue Sky Music

Written by Robby K

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