Heart Cracked Open Wide

from Heart Cracked Open Wide by Cynthia Marchant

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heart cracked open wide
words and music copyright 2020 Cynthia Marchant

I came of age down in the Crescent City
Ramos gin fizz breakfast in the eighty's
The summertime was downright gritty
Dixieland surely had its way with me -until -

I set out packed everything I owned
in my little red beetle sweet sunroof ride
heading west toward the sun sinking like a stone
driving to the beat of Earl King and my own heart cracked open wide

my bike on the back and a good rough plan
speeding like the devil such attitude
I broke it off I left my old man
I said goodbye Carrolton Avenue - and -

I set out packed everything I owned
in my little red beetle sweet sunroof ride
heading west toward the sun sinking like a stone
driving to the beat of Earl King and my own heart cracked open wide

and I came across forks and winding roads
pulled over to sleep at the Grand Canyon
had chance offers to take off a load
feeling free like I'd be forever young -when -

I set out packed everything I owned
in my little red beetle sweet sunroof ride
heading west toward the sun sinking like a stone
driving to the beat of Earl King and my own heart cracked open wide

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from Heart Cracked Open Wide, released December 27, 2020
Cynthia Marchant rhythm guitar and vocal, Alton Smith accordion, Diane Christiansen harmony, Steve Dawson all other instruments

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Cynthia Marchant Chicago, Illinois

Cynthia's music rises from southern roots and life's many ups and downs, with inspiration from childhood memories; love lost, found and imagined; dreams and journeys of body and spirit. Her smoky, hypnotic voice embraces a depth of emotion, and the evocative, gritty songs weave stories that are haunting and deeply reflective.

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