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Rae Ann

from Oh My Stars by Charlie Roth

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Written by Charlie Roth 1995 *rewrite 2013 SESAC Charlie Roth Music

‘Rae Ann’ is an older song of mine. When I wrote it back in 1993 I was imagining my life as a road musician on tour and with my songs on the radio. That was far from the truth then but it has started to happen more often now. This song was first recorded in 1999 on my first solo album Past Lives. I re-wrote it because some of the lines bugged me and I think I made it better. My wife Bev has put up with me now for 35 years. I hope this song never comes true.

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Rae Ann

My wanderin’ dusty boots walked through our doorway
I’d been on the road for way too many days
I saw your empty closet and
the letter that you left me on the table
that said I left you lonely
It read I heard you on the radio
You sounded like a star
I wouldn’t want to slow you down
On the road to where you are

Chorus
Rae Ann I am broken down and weary
Rae Ann I need you here to heal me
It seems I’ve left the candle burning at both ends
I want you as my lover and I need you as my friend
And if you would please come home
So I could leave you again

I tried to be a carpenter but I’m too much a dreamer
I am afraid I might lose a finger
I’d work for the man with a retirement plan
But it wouldn’t be fair because my heart isn’t there
I got this guitar when I was very young
It’s part of what I am and what I have become
And I know it’s a hard thing that I’m asking you..

Chorus

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from Oh My Stars, released April 13, 2015
featuring The Henry Girls & The Healers

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The Medicine Show is run by Scots Broadcaster Promoter Rob Ellen. He tends a tour of the Highlands for touring roots musicians. He helped found Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival.
The Highland tour has become a pilgrimage with American Musicians in particular, wishing to trace the roots of the music.
Rob's particular interest, is supporting House Concerts. Rob maintains the Euro House Concert Hub
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