Name: If I Didn't Know Better
Duration: P00H03M53S
Description: A taunting duet cover of The Civil Wars tune “IF I DIDN’T KNOW BETTER”, Helen and Shannon first heard this song whilst binging on the Netflix series, Nashville, during lockdown. Sharing a tale of desire and coercion the two entangle harmonies and passion in the delivery of this dynamic cover.

If I Didn't Know Better

from Love Lies 'n' Leaving by Helen Townsend

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A taunting duet cover of The Civil Wars tune “IF I DIDN’T KNOW BETTER”, Helen and Shannon first heard this song whilst binging on the Netflix series, Nashville, during lockdown. Sharing a tale of desire and coercion the two entangle harmonies and passion in the delivery of this dynamic cover.

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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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from Love Lies 'n' Leaving, released June 8, 2021
Vocals Helen Townsend & Shannon Smith. Featuring Lucky Oceans on Dobro, Shannon Smith on Acoustic Guitar and Ben Franz (Waifs) on Double Bass.

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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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