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Tracing the path of a young, idealistic rebel through life, work, self doubt to maturity, security, reflection and hard judgement.

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Once upon a time you had a dream you could believe
Once you cried out liberty for all
Once you laughed at rules and regulations
Once you said you’d change the world somehow
But that was then, and this is now

You marched to stop a war and paid the price of just resistance
Yelling slogans, waving banners in the air
Give peace a chance, Make love not war
Keep the faith became your solemn vow
Oh that was then, and this is now

You joined the union, stood on picket lines in deepest winter
Upholding workers’ rights and dignity
Arm in arm you faced the kicks and tear gas
Confident of victory anyhow
But that was then, and this is now

Time passed, the wars were never ending so it did seem
Revolution wasn’t raging in the air
You woke one day and wondered what went wrong
A different life was calling you somehow
Oh, that was then, and this is now

Solidarity often echoes through your memory of those years
Each time you hear of misery and pain
Your ship is safely harboured and protected
You’re grateful for the ground you’ve dug and ploughed
From that was then, to this is now.

Once upon a time you were a rebel with a cause
Now it seems the dream is far away
Is it you or Time must take the blame,
When all things change, yet stay the same?
From that was then, to this is now.

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from Misfits Migrants and Murders, released August 7, 2018
Jack, vocal, guitar; Zoe, vocal, cello

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Jack Warshaw UK

Veteran of the 1960s folk revival, he passionately believes, writes and sings with authenticity and respect for traditional American styles and song carriers. He has met, learned from or worked with such legends as Pete, Mike and Peggy Seeger, Tom Paley, Ewan MacColl, Bob Dylan, Mississippi John Hurt, Clarence Ashley, Dave Van Ronk, Stuart Burns and many others. Watch Youtube. Bio on Wikipedia ... more

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