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Playing The Game of Death

by Silver Penny

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An outtake from the recording of our upcoming album. Only reason it didn't get in the album is because it is much more 'country' than the rest. It is, definitely, one of our 'Hymns for Heretics'.

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Playing the Game of Death

I’m not trying to be cool; I’m just trying to be me
When you look at me, what you see is all there is to see
It’s a lesson I learned a long time ago, down at my daddy’s knee
I’m not trying to be cool; I’m just trying to be me

Chorus:
Playing the game of death; we live so we’re gonna die
We can live and die just as we choose; or we can choose to live a lie
Follow god, the zealots say, if you want to win the game
They know damned well that when you’re dead; there’s no one left to blame

Making people into icons is a dangerous game
Rewriting history; distorting facts; just to lay the blame
It’s an all out war for power; power, wealth and fame
Making people into icons is a dangerous game

Chorus

Expectations, old vexations; pushes from behind
Too many should haves; so many would haves; claims of the divine
Rules for fools, the old man drools; long ago left behind
Expectations, old vexations; pushes from behind

Chorus

It’s an old unchanging story; everyone dies in time
Meet the new god, same as the old god, wanting every dime
Rules for fools; prison schools; religion pushing crime
It’s an old unchanging story; everyone dies in time

Chorus

credits

released December 14, 2022
Stephen Milligan : Vocals and Acoustic Guitar
Cathy Saul - Harmony Vocals
Luke Saul-Milligan - Drums and Percussion
Mark Thackway - Electric Guitars
Manny Degrandis - Bass

Written by Stephen Milligan SOCAN

Produced, Recorded and Mixed - Kevin Ker
Mastered by Peter Letros @ Wreckhouse

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Silver Penny Newmarket, Ontario

Silver Penny plays original Americana music, with a few selectively chosen covers.

Our second album of songs written by Stephen Milligan releases January 14, 2023.

Our lineup consists of :
Steve Milligan on lead vocals and rhythm guitar; Cathy Saul on harmony vocals and keys; Luke Saul-Milligan on drums and percussion; Mark Thackway on lead guitar. ... more

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