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Murder Ballad

from California by Mary Scholz

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*Please note that Mary Scholz does not promote or encourage violence, but the healthy end to unhealthy relationships.*

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I tied my name to yours
I didn’t know it’s what I was doing
You even all the scores
And then you claim you didn’t do it

You wanted me as yours
But didn’t like the way that I was moving
The world in your control
And all the people your students

You showed me the ways of your kindness
While you taught me to stand in the dark
You listed off words to remember
And you hardened my heart

My tired eyes ignored
All the places you’d bruised me
They’re colorful and sore
And so they showed the world the ways you knew me

You showed me the ways of your kindness
While you battered me in the dark
You listed off words to remember
And you hardened my heart

Oh, I know this is not
Not the way it should be
But I cannot escape
No, I cannot break free
It’s so dark in this room
Yeah, it’s dark next to me
And I’m feeling around for the things I can’t see
I can hear your deep breathing
As you fall asleep
And I feel this weight lifted
While you’re next to me
Oh, it’s not just my spirit
It’s our old tv
And I let it crash down
So it crushes your dreams
I’m so sorry, my sweet, it was all just too heavy for me

You showed me the ways of your kindness
But you taught me to swing in the dark
You listed off words to remember
And you hardened my heart

I tied my rope to yours
I swear, I didn’t know what I was doing
I rode ten miles off shore
I thought that you and I could talk through it
[You didn’t say much, you didn’t say much]

I let you swim around
I liked the listless way your body’s moving
I left you there to drown
So I could claim I didn’t do it

You showed me the ways of your kindness
While you taught me to swing in the dark
You listed off words to remember
And you hardened my heart
You showed me the ways of your kindness
While you taught me to swing in the dark
I wish I could say I regret it
But you hardened my heart

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from California, released September 19, 2017
Written by Mary Scholz

Produced by Mary Scholz & Jason Hiller
Recorded and Mixed by Jason Hiller at Electrosound Studios
Mastered by Mike Wells Mastering

Musicians:
Mary Scholz - acoustic guitar, vocals
Zachary Ross - electric guitar
Jorge Balbi - percussion
Ed Maxwell - upright bass
Ty Bailey - organ

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Mary Scholz Los Angeles, California

Hi Everyone - Mary Scholz here! I've been singing and writing songs since I can remember, and have spent the past 15 years touring the US, UK and Europe.
Music has always been a huge part of my life - thanks for letting me continue to make it a part of yours.
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