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Skin and bones
I was all alone
I'm sorry that I left
But it breaks my heart
To watch you start to speak
When you've no breath

So I went digging in the dirt
And I've was molding the clay
And this bouquet of flowers
Will be your eyes
I'll bend branches for your rib cage

Annabelle
Don't leave me by myself
I couldn't tell you why
Nothing hurts like goodbye
Oh Annabelle

Together we
Named all the birds and beasts
And on the highest peak
I brought her near
But a butterfly
Chose her shoulder over mine
And she whispered a name
I couldn't hear

And she went digging in the dirt
And she was molding the clay
To form a skeleton hand from vines entwined in hers
to take my place

Annabelle
Don't leave me by myself
I sold my soul for you
I'd die if you asked me to
Oh Annabelle
He can't love you like I can
Cause dead twigs don't make a man
How could you understand
Oh Annabelle
Oh Annabelle

Annabelle
You made me do what I did
Scattered you to the wind
And I burned that forest down
Oh Annabelle
The shrieking that filled my ears
Came from my lungs as well
But I hope you're happy now

Annabelle
Don't leave me by myself
I was yours from the start
Gave you a pigeon heart
Oh Annabelle
I couldn't tell you why
Nothing hurts like goodbye
We're all such weary shells

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from The Afraid Brigade, released March 6, 2015
Written and performed by The Afraid Brigade
Trumpets by Matthew Preisendanz
Extra Vocals by Ebony Cleveland, Steve Kelly, Joe Galuppo and Eric Christopher

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The Afraid Brigade Edison, New Jersey

Joe Ruff - Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Tyler Boland - Lead Guitar, Keys
Ben Lander - Bass
Zach Lander - Drums

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