Who's to Blame?

from Dancing with Ghosts by Alan Reed

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Stewart Brennan Released in 2011, “Dancing with Ghosts” by “Alan Reed” hits the chords of truth as he unfurls an acoustic tale of lyrical depth that is certain to stand the test of time. Dancing with Ghosts is one awesome song! ~ Stewart Brennan, World United Music

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A man walks in his neighbours house says what can I do?
My fathers' cousins' wife says I must kill you
There is a debt of honour and it must be paid by you
Though how it came to happen I can't tell you

Can we ever find out who's to blame?
Can we ever solve our conscience with our shame?
Can we ever put things right?

The soldier guards the road-block with a rifle in his hand
He doesn't smile at children passing by him
He couldn't give a damn about this god-forsaken land
Where folks would rather hate than understand

Can we ever find out who's to blame?
Can we ever solve our conscience with our shame?
Can we ever put things right?

Though the seasons come and go
Still the sickness seems to grow in the mind
Though the players names may change
The simple question still remains
Who's to blame? Who's to blame?

The journo closed his notebook with a sorry, heavy sigh
He can't afford to be seen to be taking sides
Tonight he'll drink another beer and argue 'til he's blind
And hope that better minds than his decide

Can we ever find out who's to blame?
Can we ever solve our conscience with our shame?
Can we ever put things right?

Though the seasons come and go
Still the sickness seems to grow in the mind
Though the players names may change
The simple questions still remains
Who's to blame? Who's to blame?

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from Dancing with Ghosts, released November 2, 2011
Alan Reed: Voice, 6 & 12-string acoustic guitars
Mark Spencer: sitar
Jennifer Clark: Acoustic bass guitar

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