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Rejoice in my troubles, my children, for I was never kind, it's true
My hand was hard as a hammer, never did I smile at you

Now the house is empty and you are long gone
No one here lookin' after me
Oh, what I would give to see my little girls and boys
You go on, my children, and rejoice

Rejoice in my troubles, my brothers, a meaner man you'll never find
My word was worthless as a counterfeit bill, my days spent robbing you blind

Now, my pocket's empty and the money's long gone
No help comin' in my time of need
Oh, what I would give to have made a different choice
You go on, my brothers, and rejoice

Rejoice in my troubles, my woman, for I brought no love to our home
My sweet talk was empty as a well gone dry, at night I left you all alone

Now I've fallen sick and I can't get well
No one comin' looking after me
Oh, what I would give just to hear a friendly voice
You go on, my woman, and rejoice

Rejoice in my troubles, everybody, but don't rejoice for too long
Lest in your hearts you become just like me, a man who does everybody wrong

Oh, they'll take me to some lonesome Potter's Field
No one comin' lookin' after me
They'll let me down, and you will hear the echo of my voice
Go on, everybody, and rejoice

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from Heaven Is So High​.​.​.​And I'm So Far Down, released January 1, 2006
PW: vocals, resonator guitar, lap steel
Cheryl Prashker: percussion
Aaron Goldmsith: bass
Jen Schonwald: harmony vocals
by Pat Wictor, Tell-A-Tale Music (BMI)

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Pat Wictor Brooklyn, New York

Grounded in rural blues and gospel traditions, Pat Wictor's lean, poetic songs and expressive guitar playing are seasoned with jazz, pop, improvisational surprise, and philosophy. He first gained attention as an acoustic lap slide guitarist, and a sought-after collaborator and session musician. His evolving projects push his own musical boundaries ever outward ... more

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