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Hang around, Willie boy Don't you raise the sails anymore
It's for sure, I've spent my whole life at sea
And I'm pushin' age seventy three
Now there's only one place that was meant for me

Oh, to be home again Down in Old Virginny
With my very best friend They call him 'Ragtime Willie'
We're gonna soothe away the rest of our years
We're gonna put away all of our tears
That big rockin' chair won't go nowhere
Slow down, Willie boy Your heart's gonna give right out on you
It's true, and I believe I know what we should do
Turn the stern and point to shore The seven seas won't carry us no more

Oh, to be home again Down in Old Virginny
With my very best friend They call him 'Ragtime Willie'
I can't wait to sniff that air Dip'n snuff, I won't have no care
That big rockin' chair won't go nowhere
Hear the sound, Willie boy The flyin' Dutchman's on the reef
It's my belief, we've used up all our time This hill's to steep to climb
And the days that remain ain't worth a dime

Oh, to be home again Down in Old Virginny
With my very best friend They call him 'Ragtime Willie'
Would a been nice just to see the folks
Listen once again to the stale jokes
That big rockin' chair won't go nowhere

I can hear somethin' callin' on me And you know where I want to be
Oh Willie don't you hear that sound (oh to be home again)
……………………….. down in Old Virginny
I just want to get my feet back on the ground (Oh to be home again)
……………………….. down in Old Virginny
I'd love to see my very best friend (with my very best friend)
They call him 'Ragtime Willie'
I believe old rockin chair's got me (oh to be home again)

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from California Avenue, released June 14, 2012

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Marc Silver & The Stonethrowers Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

“Marc Silver is living proof that singer/songwriters don’t need to shout outrageously shocking lyrical lines in order to attract well-deserved attention…His confessional songs draw you in, rather than drag you along… a truly noteworthy artist that walks quietly, but carries a big gift.” Dan MacIntosh, [Spin]

Marc works as a solo artist, and with his Bluegrass/Americana Band The Stonethrowers.
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