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Far Across the River

from Ghost of Summers Past by Jason Wilber

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He put his hand out flat and fanned across the skyline that night
The city smoldered in the quickly disappearing light
And like a falling star is seen before it’s faded
She laid her head upon his hear and then she whispered yes

So like a pirate sailed his Pontiac to El Dorado
Said he’d return with speed and gold would line his pockets
But El Dorado held more strength than he would’ve guessed
And his trail made the papers all the way up to Milwaukee

Oh, far across the river he said
You must promise me you’ll wait ‘til I repay my debt

The over look down at the park along the water
A woman stares out at the sunset with her daughter and
She tries to tell her why she never met her father
But the language isn’t easy, and she falters once again

Bridge:
Long ago there lived a King and a Queen
Over thrown by the dark knight Economy

Instrumental

Oh, far across the river he said
You must promise me you’ll wait ‘til I repay my debt

So watch the road each day for a mortal man with an angel’s face
Prison tattoos and a scar across his heart
Said he’d be back for you, your 15th birthday
Now don’t you treat him like a stranger
Understand me he’s your father
And he loves you as much as I do

Oh, far across the river she said
Mom this life is such a mystery to me

Oh, standing in the doorway she said
Mom this life is such a mystery to me

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from Ghost of Summers Past, released July 4, 2009

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Jason Wilber Bloomington, Indiana

Jason Wilber is an American singer and recording artist. He is also known as the lead guitar player for singer-songwriters like John Prine, Iris Dement, Greg Brown, and many others. Jason Wilber’s work with John Prine includes the Grammy Award winning CD Fair & Square. In addition to playing guitar on John Prine’s 2017 album For Better or Worse, Jason also served as a Co-Executive Producer. ... more

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