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Love Lies 'n' Leaving

by Helen Townsend

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1.
Devils Curse 04:34
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I may not be the reverent kind but I've had my share of hell I may not be the honest kind i can honestly declare THIS ROAD YOU ARE TRAVELLING WILL DO YOU NO GOOD THIS ROAD YOU ARE TRAVELLING WILL BE THE DEATH OF YOU I may not go to church on Sunday or repent my sins I may not thank the Lord for food or bless the clothes I wear but THIS ROAD YOU ARE TRAVELLING WILL DO YOU NO GOOD THIS ROAD YOU ARE TRAVELLING WILL BE THE end OF YOU Grab on to the light my dear Hold on tight and run The devils got a path in mind And he’s winding you to hell instrumental I may not drink from the holy Grail but I swallowed your lies I may not kneel in the face of god But god I know your kind THIS ROAD YOU ARE TRAVELLING WILL DO YOU NO GOOD THIS ROAD YOU ARE TRAVELLING WILL BE THE DEATH OF YOU put to rest that demon voice calling you back in the devil's got a path in mind he is winding you to hell I may not be the faithful kind But ive had my share of hell
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If I Didn't Know Better 03:53
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If I didn't know better I'd hang my hat right there If I didn't know better I'd follow you up the stairs Stop saying those sweet things You know I like to hear The horns are blowing louder And the bailiffs drawing near Why do I keep drinking Wasting my time on you If I didn't know better Well damnit I do There's a hole in what you're saying I can plainly see You have a lover that's waiting but baby you're right Here with me Ooh, you might as well be the devil Oh, keeping me out past three Oh, you're…
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Where Are You Now 03:38
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Verse 1 I can hear your voice calling Echoes in my mind I can see your silhouette In my bedroom door Chorus But where are you now Where are you now Verse 2 I can smell your sweet perfume Clinging to my sheets I can sense your body heat When you leave the room Chorus But where are you now Where are you now BRIDGE Cause I can’t live in a Fairytale With Dragons flying by INSTRUMENTAL Verse 3 I have seen your movements change When you close your eyes I have been your appetite When you starved for love Chorus And where are you now Where are you now Bridge Outro For I can’t live in a Fairytale NO I won’t live in a Fairytale No I can’t live in a Fairytale With Dragons flying by
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If You Were Real 04:05
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Verse 1 If you were real we could tear that burden down you take the wheel we could ride into the sun we would reveal all the scars to leave behind we'd learn to feel chase away our crimes if you were real Verse 2 If you were mine I would learn to be your friend we'd drink some wine as the day came to an end we'd see the signs and we'd read each one out loud We'd be divine head stuck in the clouds If you were mine Chorus If you were Real If you were Mine If you were Real If you were Mine Verse 3 If we could fly We would glide into the night we could rely on truth to fuel our flight we would defy atmospheric weight no need for goodbye we would stayyyyyyyyy side by side Chorus If you were real If you were mine If we could fly It be divine Instrumental over Verse Chorus If you were real If you were mine If we could fly I'd be divine If you were real It be divine
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We're Through 03:41
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Verse 1 I have climbed a thousand mountains Just to be with you I have sailed the seven seas On a lifeboat built for two I have cut a million ties When I tied the knot with you I have broken down the barricades Hopin we’ll get through Pre-Chorus But we’re done just like The needle and The damage We’re done just like The wine we drink each night We’re done just like We were before We fell into this trap Chorus When all is said and done We’re Through Verse 2 I can’t write another love song About how you done me wrong I can’t hold another breathe In the hope of change to come We can’t run another lap On this god forsaken track You can’t tell me no more lies That will make me wanna come back Pre-Chorus But we’re done just like The needle and The damage We’re done just like The wine we drink each night We’re done just like We were before We fell into this trap Chorus When all is said and done What’s Done can’t be undone When all is said and done We’re Through BRIDGE Why put off tomorrow what Could be done today Say goodbye and don’t look back It’s easier this way Pre-Chorus But we’re done just like The needle and The damage We’re done just like The wine we drink each night But we’re done just like The needle and The damage We’re done just like The wine we drink each night We’re done just like We were before We fell into this trap Chorus When all is said and done What’s Done can’t be undone When all is said and done What’s Done can’t be undone When all is said and done...

about

Take a pinch of Patsy Cline, add a dash of James Taylor and a generous dollop of Lucinda Williams and you have Helen Townsend and Shannon Smith Duo. Reminiscent of Welch/Rawlings and Harris/Crowell these two capture your imagination and heart.

Multi-Award WAM nominee and Winner of 2020 WA Country Music Emerging Artist and Single of the Year, Helen’s music is soulful, edgy, her story telling is transfixing.

This compact version of the Helen Townsend & The Wayward Hearts band, the duo engages and entertains the audience with their stories, anecdotes and off the cuff wit, and then woo them with strong original songs and tight weaving harmonies. The music is soulful, edgy and embraces Americana roots. Helens voice is unique, timeless and her stage presence captivating, whilst Shannon’s rich harmonies, onstage presence and guitar work complete the duo.

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released June 8, 2021

• Produced by Helen Townsend / Shannon Smith / Elliot Smith
• Recorded at Sundown Studios O’Connor WA
• Mixed by James Newhouse at Real 2 Reel Studios Bunbury WA
• Mastered by King Willy Sounds in Tasmania
• Musicians: Vocals Helen Townsend & Shannon Smith, James Church on Dobro, Lucky Oceans on Dobro, Ian Simpson on Banjo, Dave Johnson on Mandolin, Ben Franz on Double Bass and Lukas Murphy, Shannon Smith and Helen Townsend on Acoustic Guitar.

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Helen Townsend Fremantle, Australia

Performing at the Sounds Australia Showcase for AmericanaFest 2022, Helen not only won the adoration of new fans, but also claimed #6 on the FAI Folk Charts with her EP "Love , Lies 'n' Leaving".

Helen continues to have a huge impact on the Americana scene in Australia, something that is certain to be built on with the release of 4 new singles from her upcoming Album "Take It Or Leave It". ... more

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