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Weekend Waltz

from Valley Home by Joe Vickers

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Weekend Waltz

The initial communities of the valley towns were predominantly composed of young transient males who were known for their wild and reckless ways. When pay day arrived on the weekend, the streets of the towns were crowded with miners seeking entertainment at the various beer parlours, pool halls, gambling dens, cafes, and brothels.

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Oh Mother Mary I’ve heard the praise
Of a hundred different voice calling our names
You’re curious of the red shaded lights
But if you ask me no question, I’ll tell you no lies

On the Western Front is where I live
It’s the business centre for my services
The bachelors are looking for deliverance
They’re looking for love but love I cannot give

The whistle blows the Friday countdown
It’s a shave and a shine then a race into town
With cheques in their pockets and fire in their eyes
It’s been a long week and the weekend has arrived

Anticipation fills the air
The buildings are packed and the streets are never bare
Temptations grip at their wage
As quickly as it’s cashed it is wasted away

From the banks to the bars, they’re on parade
Looking for excitement and to be entertained
Come Monday morning it’ll be all the same
Back on the job, broke and tired again

But for now, the first couple rounds
Are on the house and nothing is finer
They boast of the heaviest loads while
The courage flows, numbers keep getter higher

The sound of the Weekend Waltz
Won’t come to a halt until early Monday morning
There’s no regards, for it’s just a start
Going to lose their hearts and money while singing

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from Valley Home, released July 19, 2011

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Joe Vickers Drumheller, Alberta

Farmer by day, troubadour by night, Joe Vickers has logged countless miles on both his combine and tour van. His music explores the human spirit singing of the triumphs and tragedies of everyday life on the prairies.

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