Simpleton

from Fast As You Can by Cameron Milford

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I'd been riding horses
Before I could write or read
So I left school at fourteen
With all the schooling a boy could need
I went down to the races
To find me a horse to run
And they said we got one for you
We call him Simpleton

Each morning before daybreak
I'd shine his coat to black
I'd fix him up some breakfast
And I'd take him to the track
And on the mornings we were flying
I thought we would catch the sun
Coz nothing there could touch us
Yeah me and Simpleton

If there's one thing I've learned, from this old life of mine
It's run towards your dreams like you're chasing that finish line

One day at the races
We were running the leader down
Then he took a tumble
And we followed him to ground
And my broken bleeding body
Knew it's racing days were done
Just when we were getting good
Yeah me and Simpleton

I am so much older now
So many years have gone
But sometimes when my body aches
I think of Simpleton
And I know he's waiting for me
Out beyond the stars and sun
And one day we will ride again
Oh me and Simpleton
And one day we will ride again
Oh me, and Simpleton

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from Fast As You Can, released October 8, 2012
Cameron Milford || Vocals, Guitar, Piano
Rob Ickes || Dobro
David Henry || Cello

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Cameron Milford Brisbane, Australia

Cameron Milford sings about love, heartache and other natural disasters. He blends the sounds of Americana with the lyricism of Folk Rock. He has toured the USA, UK and Europe as a wandering troubadour and part time banjo player. He currently splits his time between Australia and Nashville TN. ... more

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