Mean Mary - Old Banjo

New album Portrait of a Woman (Part 1) available now. Visit: Filmed by Jean James Edited by Mary James OLD BANJO (M. James) Mary James – vocals, banjo, violin Frank James – vocals, 12-string guitar Oli Hayhurst – upright bass Jon Sterckx – tabla, percussion Mixed by Marc Frigo LYRICS I lost my fortune long ago All I have is my old banjo But my voice is true and my arms are strong I will win your heart with just a song CHORUS: With my old banjo I’ve faced hell and heroes and kings Till I can’t tell my fingers from its strings I will wait outside your window I will play for you on my old banjo And the shadows will fall and the wind will blow But I’ll wait for you barefoot in snow CHORUS I lost my fortune long ago All I have is my old banjo And the dream of you and a love so strong That I will win your heart with just a song CHORUS
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