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Walking Papers

from Pompous Circumstance by The Peter Kern Band

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I wrote this song with The Traveling Wilburys in mind. The chorus was written first in Roy Orbison's voice. George Harrison would sing the verses.
Tom Petty,and Bob Dylan together on the first two bridges.
Jeff Lynne on the third bridge.

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Walking Papers

By Peter Kern

Verse:

I held my breath
Anticipation mixed with tension
As she arrived home from her job
Came through the door with not a glance in my direction
She walked into our bedroom and sobbed


Right away I scurried to the kitchen
This had become a routine
I poured some wine
Her very favorite kind
I tried my best to ease her way

I stroked her hair but she quickly jerked away
Her glass of wine, spilled on the bed
She cursed at me then reached for her nightstand
And handed me an envelope and fled

And it said

Chorus:

She gave me
She gave me my walking papers
Slip of pink pierced through my heart?
Signed and sealed
I’ve got my walking papers
Kissing her ass blew out our spark



Bridge:

Blinded by my loyalty
I'm the last of a dying breed.
I don't deserve the plight I'm in

Did she love me, did she ever care
My mind has turned into a questionnaire
Who was this woman I thought I knew

All I can think of is what could have been,
All I can think of is what should have been,
Her silly grin, her silky skin....her every whim

Verse:

The car is packed I have no destination
Just need to drive away the pain
Stuck between sorrow and humiliation
Will I be strong enough to stay away?

Of seven years, five with torrid passion
Two with residual heat
So what went wrong?
I’m tired of them askin'.
Love never comes with guarantees

It's clear to me…

Final Chorus:

She gave me
She gave me my walking papers
Slip of pink pierced through my soul?
Signed and sealed
I’ve got my walking papers
Our fire burned out long ago.

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from Pompous Circumstance, track released July 18, 2013

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The Peter Kern Band is based in Tampa Bay, Florida. They play a fusion of blues/rock/country/alternative delivered in a magical format that represents the musicians as eclectic and intelligent artists.
The Peter Kern Band is with A & R Select in Sherman Oaks, Ca. for licensing, a record deal, publishing and/or placement opportunities. They can be reached at:

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