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The Desperation Waltz Lyrics by Hannah Wyatt

Iron Line

2022

You were a wanderer in North Idaho
Boots on the gravel for miles
You’d hustle them boys in the old country dives
You’d sleep with your knife by your side
You’ve done a lot more for a lot less before
And this circus has wore you on down
You were a heavyweight, down in the ring
Enough left in you still for a round
But you promised a man with a silver tipped pen
You would end with your face to the ground
You’ve done a lot more for a lot less before
And this circus has wore you on down
You were a waitrеss in Oklahoma
Them boys from the prairie wеre kind
But they slipped you a note with an offer at hand
And a ten dollar bill on the side
You’ve done a lot more for a lot less before
And this circus has wore you on down
You were a schoolboy, no older than ten
Well Johnny’d been after your hide
You found an old rifle way back in the shed
No daddy to pay it no mind
You’ve done a lot more for a lot less before
And this circus has wore you on down
You were a barber, you cut a clean shave
But you were short when the landlord came by
You sat in the summer heat, eyeing your blades
And the cop always pacing in time
You’ve done a lot more for a lot less before
And this circus has wore you on down
You’ve done a lot more for a lot less before
And this circus has wore you on down
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Hannah Wyatt

Hannah Wyatt

About “The Desperation Waltz” by Hannah Wyatt

Read the complete lyrics to "The Desperation Waltz" by Hannah Wyatt from the album "Iron Line" in 2022. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Indie Folk, Americana, Aa (Check Description).

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"The Desperation Waltz" is credited to Hannah Wyatt. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Desperation Waltz" appears on "Iron Line" in 2022.

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