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A Short Life of Trouble Lyrics by Dave Alvin

Public Domain: Songs From the Wild Land

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A short life of trouble, little girl
A few more words, then part
A short life of trouble, little girl
For a boy with a broken heart
Remember that promise you made to me
Standing in the ballroom door
You promised me that you'd marry me
And you would roam no more
A short life of trouble, little girl
A few more words, then part
Short life of trouble, little girl
For a boy with a broken heart
I hear that train a-comin'
I hear that whistle blow
I'd rather be dead and in my grave
Than to see my darling go
A short life of trouble, little girl
A few more words, then part
Short life of trouble, little girl
For a boy with a broken heart
Sitting alone, talking with you
Gazing into your eyes
I'd give all this world and half of my life
If you were only my bride
A short life of trouble, little girl
A few more words, then part
A short life of trouble, little girl
For a boy with a broken heart
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About “A Short Life of Trouble” by Dave Alvin

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"A Short Life of Trouble" is credited to Dave Alvin. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"A Short Life of Trouble" appears on "Public Domain: Songs From the Wild Land".

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