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E​.​W. Harris - 99 Cent Dream

from aNiallated- A Big City Folk Tribute to Niall Connolly by Big City Folk

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Taken from 'Brother, the Fight is Fixed' album (also produced by E.W. Harris. Niall and E.W. have performed this song together from Athens, Georgia to Budapest. E.W. does a great version here featuring his trademark speak and spell.

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99 c Dream

I'm standing outside 99c Dream,
On a Tuesday in Jersey city.
It's along way from here, along way from there
Anywhere i ever thought i might be.
If you step inside I've got a dollar to spare,
This one's on me.
I'll take my change to the penny arcade,
And a game that i know i can't win.
My love may be lost,
but I'd do it just the same for one chance.

I picture just a few years from now,
In a bright house on top of that hill,
Children colouring outside the lines,
Doing puzzles beneath your feet,
It's a polaroid that i like to watch developing,
Between you and me
and against all odds,
It's a house i'd like to live in,

But my horse is lame,
The jockey's overweight
It's a race i should not be in
Still i'd make the same mistakes again, for one chance

In a million,
in a million

Lover, oh friend, prince on bended knee,
There's no mystery here.
One part makes you rise,
One part makes you kneel,
One part makes you fear what you feel.
Look me in the morning eye,
Tell me what you need.
If you can't see all of these parts,
I can't believe that it's real.

Right hook to the left jaw,
The referee's starting to count.
My fighter is back on his feet
"You'll not take me, before the last round"

I'm standing outside 99c dream,
On a Tuesday in Jersey city,
It's along way from here it's along way from there,
Anywhere I ever wanted to be,
If you step inside, I've got a dollar to spare
This one's on me.

I'll take my change to the penny arcade
and a game that I just might win.

credits

from aNiallated- A Big City Folk Tribute to Niall Connolly, track released January 1, 2012
Performed and produced by E.W. Harris. Check out his album 'A Waste of Water and Time' and his current project 'The Sky Captains of Industry.

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"Terrific. Disarming and beautifully crafted folk-pop. Connolly is a witty storyteller and a not-to-be-missed songsmith."

- The Chicago Tribune

"Among the most vibrant, poignant, and authentic indie folk artists in New York City."

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