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Prodigal Son

from Cunning Folk by Amy Kucharik

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My grandma grew up in the Depression
That woman knew that life is hard
And whenever I'd complain that it just wasn't fair
She'd tell me in Heaven's where I'd get my reward
But Heaven seems like such a long way away,
And you've got no guarantees -- it's just faith
Well, here's what I say: Let's have some fun today,
And enjoy our Earthly pleasures just in case

I don't wanna wait for Heaven
I don't care for angels, anyhow
I don't wanna wait for Heaven
I want my reward in the here and now

I never cared much for that prodigal son,
Runnin' around 'til the work got done
Why save yourself for someone who will roam?
C'mon and slay your fat calf for the girl here at home
Now you can say that distance makes the heart grow fonder
I say you're wastin' your time
Why wait another day for her arms far away?
I can keep you warm here in mine

I don't wanna wait for Heaven
I don't care for angels, anyhow
I don't wanna wait for Heaven
I want my reward in the here and now

Now savin' for the future is a mighty wise thing
But Babe, you're all work and no play
I don't want your dime; just want your precious time
And I could use some of it today
Now you can say that patience is a virtue
And that the meek shall inherit the Earth
I can try to be meek... Lasts about a week
Then I'm gonna ask for what I am worth

I don't wanna wait for Heaven
I don't care for angels, anyhow
I don't wanna wait for Heaven
I want my reward in the here and now

Oh, I don't wanna wait, I don't wanna wait
I ain't no angel anyhow
I don't wanna wait for Heaven
I want my reward right now

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from Cunning Folk, released July 11, 2014

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