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I Robbed The Co. Store

from Lift by Dave Gunning

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    Lift was released in 2015 by Wee House of Music. On Lift, Gunning collaborated with musicians from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and North Carolina. It is the first album of Gunning's albums to be self-produced.

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I Robbed The Co. Store
Dave Gunning

There were agents there to greet us they led us through the bush
Under evergreens and hardwood trees along the running brook
They brought us to the land that we signed the contracts for
It was nothing but a forest from the hills to the shore
Where were all the clearings where were all the paths
We thought there must be some mistake there was no one there to ask
Knowing only open space back in the Aird south of Beauly
We were afraid of all the darkness and the eyes within the trees

The hills behind us loomed with all the yellows and the reds
The fall it was upon us and the winter close ahead
Our children they were starving I knew what I had to do
I left with Douglas and Mackay like the Devil on the loose

I robbed the Company Store I robbed the Company Store
The Garrison knows me now because I robbed the company store
I robbed the Company Store I robbed the Company Store
The Garrison knows me now because I robbed the company store

We crept up on the soldiers we took away their guns
Tied them to a hardwood tree so they couldn't run
And there inside the storehouse taking only what we'd need
We saluted to the men and left a knife down by their feet
They sent a messenger to Halifax 100 miles away
They called it a rebellion and with justice we should pay
We'd surely be arrested now if only for revenge
With no choice to do things different I would do the same again

I robbed the Company Store I robbed the Company Store
The Garrison knows me now because I robbed the company store

They ordered the Militia to come from Truro town
And the Yankee farmers got between and asked them to stand down
Said we'd only cause them problems if they didn't treat us fair
And everything was considered they decided we were square

I robbed the Company Store I robbed the Company Store
The Garrison knows me now because I robbed the company store
I robbed the Company Store I robbed the Company Store
The Garrison knows me now because I robbed the company store
I robbed the Company Store I robbed the Company Store
The Garrison knows me now because I robbed the company store
The Garrison knows me now because I robbed the company store

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from Lift, track released July 10, 2015
Dave Gunning

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Dave Gunning Pictou, Nova Scotia

With a career spanning over two decades and 13 albums, Dave has gained a reputation for being a great storyteller and engaging performer who has the profound ability to take listeners on a musical journey through his songs. Much of his material is about the underdogs, heroes, family, the heart and reflects the messaging of social justice and carrying about the world around us. ... more

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