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Blackbird

from Astronomy by The Chimney Swifts

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Dive into the darker side of the swifts with this bluesy song of lost love.

lyrics

Blackbird
by Jesse Potter

Intro
Verse 1
My black birdie's gone away.
Gone so far, into the machine.
You know what I mean
They put her on a plane, they took her wings away.
Hold on tight to your dreams.

And I've got a black hole.
It's right where you left it, in the back of my mind.
And it's holdin' me tight.
Haunts me in the night, keeps me occupied,
I'm just dreamin' of a glimpse of your eyes.
Chorus
Words upon a screen, they just won't suffice.
You're like a moth to a flame, you just reach for the light
at the end of the tunnel, that caved in long ago.
So dig, dig, dig your way out.
don't let go.
Verse 2
Well my baby used to live a happy life.
Thrown in the deep end, smothered in strife.
Just livin' out lies.
Changed her own name. Played the wrong games.
Just tried to survive.
Chorus
Solo
Verse 3/outro
My black birdie's gone away.
Gone so far, into the machine.
You know what I mean
They put her on a plane, they took her wings away.
Hold on tight to your dreams
my black birdie.

credits

from Astronomy, released December 14, 2019
Jesse Potter: Songwriter, Guitar, Vocals
Reggie Rand: Guitar, Vocals
Ashlin Warner: Guitar
Eric Rand: Drums, Vocals
Jordan Dunham: Vocals
Jamie Loughead: Bass

Produced by Jesse Potter
Mixing by Paul Ranson
Mastered by Atlantic Disc

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The Chimney Swifts Nova Scotia

Sweeping Nova Scotia up in a whirlwind of unique original music. The Chimney Swifts captivate audiences with their insightful lyrics, tasty guitar solos, and five unique voices. Weaving together a variety of genres, the band keeps you on your toes, and sends tingles down your spine at their live shows. Check out their brand new album "Astronomy" today! ... more

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