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Ten Penny Nails

from Enjoying The Fall by Danny Schmidt

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A half-locked love, a treasure chest
A stolen kiss or a gift for free?
I found the keyhole but lost the chance
In trade for honor among thieves
God knows -- it’s hard -- on tippy-toes
With a heart that rattles and hands that shake
Like ten penny nails in a coffeecan
I’m kinda subtle when I’m sneakin up

A sunset walk, some feelings claimed
You held my hand while I held my tongue
But makin love and makin love songs ain’t the same
There’s one that leaves it most unsung
God knows -- it’s hard -- to sing so bold
With a heart that rattles and a voice that shakes
Like ten penny nails in a coffeecan
Just sweet enough to stir things up

Open window, it’s come and gone
I missed the time but nailed the place
I’ve seen you often but none at dawn
It’s a light that’s missing from your face
God knows -- it’s hard -- through lids half closed
While one heart rattles but one head shakes
Like ten penny nails in a coffeecan
Gettin rusty as the days go by

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from Enjoying The Fall, released January 1, 2001

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Danny Schmidt Austin, Texas

Named to the Chicago Tribune's "50 Most Significant Songwriters in the Last 50 Years," Austin, TX-based singer/songwriter Danny Schmidt is considered a preeminent writer, an artist whose earthy poetry manages to somehow conjure magic from the mundane, with lyrical depth drawing comparisons to Leonard Cohen and Townes Van Zandt. ... more

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