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Kalai

I got introduced to Kalai from my good friend Joseph Smith. I really enjoy his bluesy, acoustic style. His voice is smooth and inviting, comforting. This is one of his more popular songs - one that's been around a while but still speaks to my soul...

Pretty lady on my mind got me gone again
She tells me it's all in a line and I'm on again
But I won't worry I'll be free - yeah
I'll be the only child of the love I see

( chorus )
I've been known to take my time
I've been told that I'm alright
I don't know if I'm your kind
All I know is that you are
On my mind

I live a life that others live but I'm far away
I play the cards you roll the dice and we'll play the game
And If I win I'll sweetly say - yeah
Anna, you missed the moon today

( chorus )

All my energies
All my lazy days
Keep remindin' me
Yhat you go on and on and
You're on my mind

The darkness falls the shadows break and the dawn returns
And even then I can't explain how deep it burns
Let your thoughts release the cold
And you'll find the body's younger than the soul

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