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Covered In Clover

by Emily Ann Peterson

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Escape My Heart 03:36
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I wrote your name across the sky It glittered gold into the night I felt my skin catch the spark My heart… I’m a fool for you... I cannot escape my heart It’ll just keep beat beating on... I cannot escape my heart... Ironclad & buried deep I reached out through your thorns & your weeds I felt you pierce with heat My heart… I cannot escape my heart It’ll just keep beat beating on... I cannot escape my heart... No it’s not a lot All we have are scars When it’s said and done, baby All we have are scars I cannot escape my heart It’ll just keep beat beating on... I cannot escape my heart…
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Bruise Easy 03:18
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When we said our goodbyes, I heard the silence start to ring When we said our goodbyes, I felt my cheek begin to sting I was bracing for the blow, but it hit me hard Adrenaline was pumping and it hit me hard Don’t worry, I still sing my chest is tight but I can still breathe Go on, I’ll be just fine I may bruise easy, but we didn’t break a thing You left just in time for my heart to still beat on it’s own You left just in time for the ache to stay dull in my bones I was bracing for the blow, but it hit me hard Adrenaline was pumping and it hit me hard Don’t worry, I still sing my chest is tight but I can still breathe Go on, I’ll be just fine I may bruise easy, but we didn’t break a thing The room stopped spinning & I’m still standing I’m almost steady now, steady now Don’t worry, I still sing my chest is tight but I can still breathe Go on, I’ll be just fine I may bruise easy, but we didn’t break a thing
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Velveteen 04:22
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Love stirred, in my sawdust heart button eyes and a soft pink nose velvet skin, with hidden seams life-size dreams underneath Love stirred, in blanket forts and berry canes, on those summer days, We were young and so naive Oh how we could be Hopeful & Fragile… Hopeful & Fragile… Will love make me real? Love grew and settled down Shape & shine forgotten now Velveteen worn down smooth from all the days that soothe Love said I’m beautiful Even though, it’s not what others see Every day is how you’re made And when you’re real, pink will fade Threadbare & Fragile… Threadbare & Fragile… Will love let me last? These days I don’t want to dance. So when you sit with me. Please know, love meant everything and You will find… I am real & fragile…
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Horton's Hope (Covered In Clover) 04:12
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Last night, you fell out of the sky I saw you gently land upon a clover You were safe, You were heard, You were here Your voice, the only thing I knew of you There I held you in my hand Just a speck of whisper from your voice You were safe, You were heard, You were here and we found worlds beyond our own. Covered in clover, I’m listening Going through them one by one Covered in clover, I’m listening Please don’t make yourself at home Covered in clover I can’t hear you Anymore They said, my mind is out of joint But you were safely sitting on a clover Pointed fingers, leaning shoulders & the dark side of their shoes I watched them fly you from my hold Maybe we, we’ll be saved By the smallest of them all Maybe we, we’ll be saved By the smallest of them all Covered in clover, I’m listening Going through them one by one Covered in clover, I’m listening Please don’t make yourself at home Covered in clover I can’t hear you Anymore
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Shade of Silver 04:09
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Edges ache and ribs break inside out from black and white fences Should you ever need someone standing by your side I’ll be right here tugging on the line Oooo… We’re all a shade of silver & Inbetweens hold everything Yes is overrated. No is overrated. So maybe… Quilting pins take the magic from the sky Fear will freeze your heart When your gray starts to seem too blue I’ll be right here dancing next to you Oooo… We’re all a shade of silver & Inbetweens hold everything Yes is overrated. No is overrated. So maybe…
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Other Woman 04:55
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I don’t want to be the other woman But you call me when your sheets are cold. It’s not me you really want now. She just won’t hold you anymore. She can’t bear to feel you close & she froze all the warmth of your days Here you are knocking at my door. Take this blanket, don’t be cold anymore. I stand strong. I will hold my ground. I might be just another woman I stand strong. I will hold my ground. I might be just another woman, but I won’t be your other woman. I don’t want to be the other woman Arrows drawn - one black, one blue I can see, names are rarely choice now. ‘Cause I’ve got scarlet on my chest. She can’t bear to feel you close & she froze all the warmth of your days Here you are knocking at my door. Take this blanket, don’t be cold anymore. I stand strong. I will hold my ground. I might be just another woman I stand strong. I will hold my ground. I might be just another woman… but I won’t be your other woman.
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Safe 04:12
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Don’t step near me. Don’t you touch me. I thought I told you, walk away. Don’t you trust me? I said I love you today. No, I won’t hold you. Just back away. You’re just not safe, near me. There’s a long list of reasons why I’m just not safe, near you. I can’t love you like you want me to I can’t love you like I wanted to I’m on my own now. It’s not ideal, but I’ll live. We took our chances, we’re better off alone. I hope you find it All the love there is to give. Mine’s not enough for you to call your own. It’d be easier to stay If you were safe It’d be easier to stay If I were safe with you
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Night of the Living 04:21
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The curse has spread and powder drifted Our little world has now twisted The youthful moaning has matured Now it seems our hope’s unheard So rest my dear, you’ve fought hard While I slept, You were my body’s guard It’s my turn, (so) I’ll keep watch Beneath the swingin’ clingin’ moss & If they bite before you ‘wake I pray The Lord your soul to take I know you’ll dream of the days we lost Days death didn’t cover like frost We met in summer only days before Fear now shields us from the swarm Don’t let them wake you from your slumber Baby, there’s great strength in numbers It’s my turn, (so) I’ll keep watch Beneath the swingin’ clingin’ moss & If they bite before you ‘wake I pray The Lord your soul to take ‘Cause we’ve got the one thing they all want... We know better babe, we know their ways We will battle with our hearts ablaze A hoard of luck hunting slavery They've retreated from our bravery Knife away, put down your axe We’ve prepared so you can just relax. It’s my turn, so I’ll keep watch Beneath the swingin’ clingin’ moss & If they bite before you ‘wake I pray The Lord your soul to take ‘Cause we’ve got the one thing they all want... We’re alive. We’re alive. Baby, we’re alive.
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You Can't Have Me 02:24
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Oh, I’m glad you came over Sure, it’s a beautiful bouquet Oh yes, action’s louder and Oh, you looked away You can’t have me, though I want you to You say you love me & even if it’s true You can’t have me, though I want you to It’s over It’s over Oh, distance won’t match our efforts Oh, & how my words cannot convey No, it’s a blessing of another kind Go, let me know when you’re okay I’m not giving up on you but I need to stand down ‘Cause I know it’s time

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This album exists with help from my fans and patrons.

Margaret Ann Martin, Eugene H. Peterson, Jan Krist, Shelby Earl, Jennifer Monahan, Janet Haney, Nicholas Herring, Hillel Cooperman, Jeff Brumley, James Lenhardt, Chris Burlingame, Karen Schwartzbauer, Hanni Hunderfund, Karina Sprinkle, Mandy Troxel, Steve Eulberg, Freya Kennedy, Heidi Stoermer, Nathan Hollifield, Anna Ungar, Anna Armstrong, Mark Peterson, Cindy Peterson, Melanie Harding, Kye Alfred Hillig, Erin Mae Lewis, Jess Shook, Pepe Doval Conzalez, Jamshid Faryar, Nyhuis Creative, Diane Morissette, Kristi Leksen, Laura Constantino, Karla Johnson, Daniel McBain, Maria Bunn, Kaitlin Winter-Eulberg, Kari Van Gelder, Scott Haydon, Kelly Goss, Cherie Perucci, Charlotte Seawell, Matt Hanna, Michael Clark, Becca Iverson, Chris Nippard, Emily Rose, Renee Escobar, Peter Berkeley, Christina Strand, Chris Mathews Jr., Theresa Kennedy, Cheryl Branz, Billy Brush, Elizabeth Burda, Heather Grady and anyone else who's attended a concert, purchased my book, listened to my songs, or joined my Inner Circle.

Thank you for your enduring support of local bravery!

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released July 15, 2019

Written & Produced by Emily Ann Peterson (BMI)
Co-production & Engineering by Gary Mula
Mixing by Mackenzie Spear
Mastering by Raelynn Janicke

Vocals, Piano & Tenor Guitar by Emily Ann Peterson
Bass & Guitar by Eric Howk
Drums on tracks 1, 2, 4, and 7 by Aaron Benson
Drums on tracks 6, 8 and 9 by Lacey Brown
Violin by Alina To
Cello by Emily Ann Peterson
Bassoon by Coltan Foster
Flugelhorn by Carey Rayburn
Trumpets by Scott Morning & Carey Rayburn
Saxophone by Andrew Vait
Instrumental arrangement on track 5 by Jess Aldredge

Cover Design by Emily Ann Peterson

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