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The Family Tree

from High Hat by Dave Muir

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This is the song that has my beloved musical partner of days gone by Chris Palmer playing harp. So glad to have you with me brother!

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Well the old folks say they know her well
But she aint what she used to be

The kids dont give her the time of day
But she's got a history

And her neighbours thinks she oughta
Just do like they do

Call her daddy a gun boat diplomat
Say her relations all live in igloos


Candianna I'll watch out for you

That shotgun wedding in your family tree

Was bound to leave you blue

Canadianna no one knows you well

Her children say watch out for her

Oh the stories they could tell


She was somebody's mother once
But now you might not know

They say her kids came of age in the war
But they didnt all make it home

But all that's left is the in-laws
And half of them want out

Got the power of attorney
Said 'hey neighbours check this real estate out'


Candianna I'll watch out for you

That shotgun wedding in your family tree

Was bound to leave you blue

Canadianna no one knows you well

Her children say watch out for her

Oh the stories they could tell

Well she's got her reservations
But she'll take it up town too

Had to leave home just to make a name
But hey what can you do

If you look up her family
You tree see it goes back all the way

To her blind date with destiny
Left her at the altar said she weren't no lady


Candianna I'll watch out for you

That shotgun wedding in your family tree

Was bound to leave you blue

Canadianna no one knows you well

Her children say watch out for her

Oh the stories they could tell

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from High Hat, released October 16, 2022

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Dave Muir New Brunswick

Dave Muir is a musical artist from Ottawa, currently based in Atlantic Canada. Dave has been crafting his unique style and sound since the early 80s performing in various blues, rock, roots, and acoustic groups. Inspired by the diverse stylings of a century of music making, he brings his humble and unassuming nature to song with the soul of a timeless storyteller, and the heart of a poet. ... more

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