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Streets of Pocatello

from Gem State (EP) by Karen Dahlstrom

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STREETS OF POCATELLO

I was born on a bad luck day
By the old railroad station
Mama and Daddy taught me to pray
But I never wanted salvation

Oh the Devil clapped me on the back

When I was nigh thirteen

Dyed my eyes from blue to black

And he made me hard and mean

Better get back on that train boys

If you know what’s good for thee

You’ll get much more than you bargained for

When you tangle with me

When you tangle with me

Mama cried when Daddy tried

To beat the Devil from my bones

They prayed for God to be my guide

But my heart had turned to stone

In the old train yard I took ‘em down

In ones and twos and threes

And every tough that came to town

Learned better than to mess with me

Better get back on that train boys

If you know what’s good for thee

You’ll get much more than you bargained fo
r
When you tangle with me

When you tangle with me

When Uncle Sam said he wanted me

I took the first train down the track

And ended up in Normandy

With a rifle on my back

Left Jerry on that bloody shore
When the cap said give ‘em hell
Took down a score but I wanted more
Even when them Jerries fell

Better get back on that train boys

If you know what’s good for thee

You’ll get much more than you bargained for

When you tangle with me

When you tangle with me

Came home with a chest full of brass

And a slug stuck in my side

Holed up in the bottom of a glass

And a-spoiling for a fight

I’ll take you on ’til my last breath

With fist or bottle or blade

And when I shake the hand of Death

They’ll carve this on my grave

Better get back on that train boys

If you know what’s good for thee

You’ll get much more than you bargained for

When you tangle with me

When you tangle with me

©2011 Karen Dahlstrom / Idalyn Music (ASCAP)

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from Gem State (EP), released October 5, 2011

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Karen Dahlstrom Brooklyn, New York

Karen Dahlstrom writes original songs rooted in traditional folk and Americana styles. Her latest release, "No Man's Land," is an intimate collection of songs, recorded with just voice and guitar. Her debut EP, “Gem State," includes songs inspired by her home state of Idaho. Karen is also a member of the alt-folk band, Bobtown, who just released their fourth album, "Chasing the Sun." ... more

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