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Soldier Of Misfortune

from When The Deal Goes Down by David Olney

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BEHIND THE SONG: "Soldiers returning from an unpopular war. Or a writer creating songs no one cares to hear. Written in 1975." ~ David Olney

lyrics

Soldier Of Misfortune written by David Olney (Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., BMI)

I wish I could come to you in glory
A soldier from some holy war
Then you could see me in my splendor
Standing proud outside your door
And bearing gifts from far off places
I'd gladly give them all to you
Eastern spice and Spanish laces
Silks of gold and velvet blue
I am a soldier of misfortune
Hold me close to your breast
I had my dreams but then I lost them
And I am weary for my rest

I wish I could come to you with wisdom
Or golden words that I would speak
To touch your heart and mind together
To touch you soft and touch you deep
I wish I had some special treasure
That only I could give to you
Eastern spice or Spanish laces
Silks of gold or velvet blue
I am a soldier of misfortune
Hold me close to your breast
I had my dreams but then I lost them
And I am weary for my rest

credits

from When The Deal Goes Down, released July 8, 2014
(Written by David Olney - Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., BMI)
David Olney - vocal, acoustic guitar
Sergio Webb - nylon string guitar
Mark Robinson - acoustic guitar
Tomi Lunsford - backup vocals
Jen Gunderman - piano, electric piano, accordion
Daniel Seymour - bass
Justin Amaral - drums

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American Songwriter Magazine

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