Signs of a Struggle

from Monster Movie by The Rainmakers

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The ghost of Richard Manuel was singing me to sleep
A voice across a great divide, heart-broken and bereaved
I chased him through my half-awake, I lost him in the gloom
He left a pile of pennies in the corner of my room
Signs of a struggle were found out in the hall
Signs of a struggle for us all

My compass in my pocket and my magnet in there too
Whichever way my boots would stray, my north was always true
As long as you are moving you are not yet lost it seems
They tell that to the people who are out there chasing dreams
Signs of a struggle were found beside the road
Signs of a struggle in the cold

The world is made of colored beads and it’s your job to count them
Confusing days we lose our place and start back at the bottom
Some folks make it look easy and for that they’ve got to pay
They should be doing something else, their talents going to waste
Signs of a struggle, painfully clear
Signs of a struggle happening here

So listen Richard do not come a-haunting me no more
Earthbound I’ve found a heavenly home on this celestial shore
I’ve used up all my lucky breaks, I leave nothing to chance
I’ll listen to your angel blues, but do not care to dance
Signs of a struggle is all that they will find
Signs of a struggle left behind

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from Monster Movie, released May 14, 2014
By Bob Walkenhorst

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Rainmakers Kansas City, Missouri

The Rainmakers have released eight full length albums of original material since 1986, plus various live and best-of releases, and continue to play in the US and Europe. If you missed out the first time around, here is your chance to catch up on some of the finest in heartland rock'n'roll. ... more

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