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When Boney he commanded his armies to stand,
He leveled his cannon right over the land.
And he leveled his cannon his victory to gain,
And he slew my light horseman on the way in the wake of the plain.

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Broken-hearted I'll wander, broken-hearted I will remain
Since my bonny light horseman in the wars he was slain.

Now the dove she laments for her mate as she flies.
"Tell me where, oh, tell me where, is my poor darling?," she cries.
And where in this wide world is there one who compares
With my bonny light horseman who was slain in the war.

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Now if I were a small bird and I had wings for to fly,
I would fly across the salt sea to where my love he does lie.
And with my fond wings I would beat over his grave,
And I'd kiss those pale lips that lie so cold in the clay.

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from Portmanteau - a queer folksong EP, released September 4, 2020

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Nic Gareiss Lansing, Michigan

Dancer and musician Nic Gareiss has concertized in sixteen countries with many roots luminaries including Bill Frisell, Martin Hayes, Phil Wiggins, Karan Casey, and Colin Dunne. In 2020, Nic received the Michigan Heritage Award, his state's highest honor bestowed on traditional artists. Nic uses he/they pronouns, enjoys a daily nap, making and drinking cocktails, and reading queer theory. ... more

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