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Liberty Street Lyrics by The New Basement Tapes

Lost On The River (Deluxe)

2014

He came from the old religion
But possessed no magic skill
Descending from machinery
He left nothing in his will
The crops are failing, the women wailing
It's in the paper at your feet
Six months in Kansas City
Down on Liberty Street
It was sad to see it
That little lady going in
Arrested for arson
Once they'd asked her where she’d been
Down on her knees, not even a breeze
Another victim of the heat
Six months in Kansas City
Down on Liberty Street
Things sure don’t look too pretty
'Cause a man to rob and steal
I got a full six more months out here
Can't be begging for my meals
Now look here baby snooks
Doesn't matter what books
You keep underneath your seat
Six months in Kansas City
Down on Liberty Street
Six months in Kansas City
Down on Liberty Street

About “Liberty Street” by The New Basement Tapes

Read the complete lyrics to "Liberty Street" by The New Basement Tapes from the album "Lost On The River (Deluxe)" in 2014. 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 Folk Rock, Rock.

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"Liberty Street" appears on "Lost On The River (Deluxe)" in 2014.

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