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The Frog and the Scorpion

from February Fables by Paul Otteson

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lyrics

Sir if you please
I need a ride to the other side
This country's not for me
Gotta find a place where I can go and hide
I've done bad things, I've murdered a man
I steal, lie, drink, and when the bottle's empty, do it again

I don't know if I can trust you
You've been down the darkest road
How do I know you won't just kill me
Steal my cash, my car, my load?
Trust me son, I've seen your type run
There's no sense in those bones for what you've done

Lord knows I am not worth saving
but I have this one request
This bullet in my gut is aching
I need a hospital to survive this mess
If I killed you I'd surely die too
Help me cross this desert and we'll be through

His answer sat just fine with me
he hopped on board and we started to soar
Many miles away from the nearest town
He pulled a knife I'd never seen before
Knowing he would also die I asked "Why?"
"It's in my nature." he said with a sigh
"It's in my nature." he said with a sigh

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from February Fables, released February 4, 2011

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A Midwestern Folk style, blending lyrical prowess with seasoned arrangements; wrapped in a cloak of beautiful harmony.

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