Songs:Fourth Of July (106187)

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Trivia, story behind the song, etc.

We were in Madison, Ohio, on the first anniversary of the events of September 11th, 2001. It was all flags and bunting, a nation dealing with its sorrow in part through a display of patriotism, and a government seeing an opportunity to take advantage of it all. Written at Peter and Nancy Clark's house in Oak Park, Illinois. -- David Francey

(September 27, 2002. Chicago, Illinois)

Lead Vocal: David Francey
Guitar, Backing Vocal: Kieran Kane
Guitar: Kevin Welch
Mandolin: Fats Kaplin 

Lyrics

I returned to the States one year after
The towers returned to the earth
And the sabers were drawn from their scabbards
They were rattling for all they were worth
And I understand how that could happen
I don't need to ask anyone why
It's September and I can't help but think that
It looks like the Fourth of July

Down on the shores of Lake Erie
They see the political slant
The pursuit of their happiness promised
By the stacks of the nuclear plant
Now there's flags flying on every lamp post
Red white and blue 'gainst the sky
It's September and I can't help but think that
It looks like the Fourth of July

It's the powers that be pay the piper 
It's the powers that be call the tune
They want all of us up for the dancing
All howling away at the moon
But my ear's to the ground and I'm listening
I keep watch with a weather eye
It's September and I can't help but think that
It looks like the Fourth of July

Listener comments about Fourth Of July (106187)

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Fourth Of July by David Francey SONG
on the album The Waking Hour Buy David Francey at CD-Baby Any album (including The Waking Hour)	Request this song: Fourth Of July (Only logged in and authenticated users can make requests.) Overall rating: (15 votes) Your rating: You have to login to give your opinion about songs. Length: 2:27 Times played: 10 People hearing: 326 Times requested: 6 First played: Sep 2nd, 2006 Last played: Jul 4th, 2008 Previously played: Jun 26th, 2008 Song ID#: 106187	Listener rankings & comments: None 5 stars=Dale G ♦ Kelli ♦ Jim ♦ Kazookid 4 stars=Cater ♦ Phillip ♦ JC ♦ Jollyjim ♦ chinook ♦ Pyrite ♦ E.D. Egg ♦ Mert ♦ Scobey 3 stars=Hexaba ♦ Doctordoug