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Sleeping Alone

from The Gulf Between Us by Craig Cummings

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Sleeping Alone

V1
Your tires kicked out dust and gravel
you told me you just needed to travel
and I couldn't ride shotgun this time
That old Ford needs oil and water
the radiator tends to boil right over
every time it runs for more than an hour or two
I stood on the steps
of that house we said we'd buy
watching you drive off
I couldn't even cry
the sky was turning pink
it was such a beautiful light
and I guess I'll be
sleeping alone tonight

V2
The first few days I expected to see you
driving up the lane watching that car spew
black smoke from the tailpipe into the air
But after the first week I knew it was over
Pretty soon it'll be October
and I'll be planning a trip down south for one
I sat in the chair
where you used to sit and draw
pictures of yourself
that you'd tack up on the wall
I looked at those drawings
and never saw a smile
and I guess I'll be
sleeping alone awhile

Bridge
You must have sold that Ford and bought another ride
there's no way that old thing could get that far
or maybe you just hopped aboard a train that headed west
and never stopped until you reached El Mar
continuing to search for who you are

Coda
I laid across the bed and stared off into space
closed my eyes and tried to see your face
when I finally did
it looked like you’d been crying
and I guess we'll be
sleeping alone tonight

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from The Gulf Between Us, released April 2, 2021

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Craig Cummings Columbia, Maryland

Craig Cummings is a celebrated singer/songwriter who performs throughout the mid-Atlantic region. His country-tinged, Americana portraits are infused with a pop sensibility, born of many years listening to chart topping stalwarts such as Jason Isbell and Chris Stapleton. His 2019 release, Absolute Surprise, was a finalist for Best Americana/Country Album by the Washington Area Music Assoc. ... more

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