Devil

from Readymade by Cardinal Compass

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He used to sleep sound all the way through the night
Til the dark coach came in the dim twilight
Ten mares pulling one rider all in black
With thick gray manes and silvery tack
Thick gray manes and silvery tack

The first time it happened he was only eight
Now he lies awake at night to watch and wait
The Black Rider is always bringing more bad news
Says, 'Boy, you've got nothing but sleep to lose'
'Boy, you've nothing but sleep to lose

Wants to run away but his body lays still
Can't move a muscle despite all his will
Can't go to sleep can't get no rest
Can't go to sleep he's got the devil on his chest
Can't go to sleep he's got the devil on his chest

The boy went and told his mama what he'd seen
She said, 'Go back to sleep son it's just a bad dream'
Now it has happened every night for years and years
The boy wakes up when the devil comes near
The boy wakes up when the devil comes near

Wants to run away but his body lays still
Can't move a muscle despite all his will
Can't go to sleep can't get no rest
Can't go to sleep he's got the devil on his chest
Can't go to sleep he's got the devil on his chest

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from Readymade, released July 12, 2013

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Cardinal Compass Richmond, Virginia

Cardinal Compass has been playing in the Richmond area since May 2011. This three-piece band has an indie Americana sound frequently compared to Grace Potter and Neko Case. The band is shaped largely by the songwriting of guitarist and singer Hannah Standiford. Jake Ziemba lends a unique sound with his fretless bass while drummer Matt Wild brings driving rhythms on the drum set. ... more

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Bruises

Jun 2014
Readymade

Jul 2013
Born Homesick

Aug 2012

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