Life / My Home, by Common Folk

Life / My Home

by Common Folk

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1.	Life (free) 02:25	lyrics	download
I've got broken promises Too many to count You've got a word That no man could ever doubt Yet, I'm about ready to break I'n the king of making mistakes But if you don't mind I'll lay down what I have left of this life I love you, Lord Because You loved me first I want you to have my best But You keep on getting my worst So, if I've built my life Upon Your solid ground Why do I let myself get pushed around I've got a foul mind And a broken open heart But I'm learning to let go of them And cling on to who You are Because I've been messing around I'm the king of letting You down But if You don't mind Then I'll lay down what I have left of this life I love you, Lord Because You loved me first I want you to have my best But You keep on getting my worst So, if I've built my life Upon Your solid ground Why do I let myself get pushed around
2.	My Home (free) 02:39	lyrics	download
They said don't play in the street Or a car might run over your feet They said don't play with a match You'll set fire to your hair, you'll set fire to your hat You say just listen to me Because I gave birth to you, you see Don't ask questions, just let it be You fellows were never fathers to me Now I've grown up and found I've got no home And the hole I'm living in is dark and cold And you say that I shouldn't be sore But the life you've given me I never asked for Now I've grown up and found I've got no home And the hole I'm living in is dark and cold And you say that I shouldn't be sore But the flag you've given me I never asked for And I've been told it doesn't get better than this It's only what they taught me for the history test And I don't want it said that I'm being ungrateful I'm just sick of being told when to push and when to pull Now I've grown up and found I've got no home And the hole I'm living in is dark and cold And you say that I shouldn't be sore But the life you've given me I never asked for Now I've grown up and found I've got no home And the hole I'm living in is dark and cold And you say that I shouldn't be sore But the flag you've given me I never asked for And I've never been one to point the blame And I've never been one to name the names And it doesn't really matter who started this mess Let's just try to make the best of what's left And all I know is I don't care about war There's not much here to fight over I'm waiting for more, I'm waiting for I'm waiting for my Lord to carry me home And all I know is I don't care about war There's not much here to fight over I'm waiting for more, I'm waiting for I'm waiting for my Lord to carry me home
3.	Bonus Track (free) 00:21		download

about

At the time of release, this single was our newest song followed by our oldest song.

It was released on John Hurey's birthday.
"Happy Birthday, Dad." - Drew.

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released January 29, 2013

Thank You:
Jimmy Snyder, for helping us out and lending us your stuff.
Mark and Jo, for always being there for us.

Love, Common Folk.

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Common Folk Alfred, New York

Singing songs about God and community since 2011.

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Oct 2019
Demo '19

May 2019
Live at Goodbye Fest

Nov 2017
2016 Tour Demo

Oct 2016
Brothers

Apr 2016
Common Folk

Nov 2014
When I Come Back

Jul 2013
Life / My Home

Jan 2013
First Demo

Feb 2012

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