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what will you do if they lock me away
and if there are guards there to block my escape?
tell me, will you dig a hole that will set me free
or will you break me out while the guards are asleep?

will you need me to tell you what crimes i’ve committed
or how many years from the law i have hid,
and then will you simply trust me that i had my reasons
for everything i did?
and I’m done now, believe me

i’m a lawbreaker but you don't have to reform me
‘cause my days of crime are done.
i’m different now so let bygones alone.
i don’t do well when i’m under authority,
though i promise i’ll behave.
but then again i’m a lawbreaker.

when i was younger my compass was shaky
but now i’ve discovered a path that is straight
and i’m never going back to the ways of my youth,
even if the crooked road is looking shiny and new.

then again things aren’t always black and white, but shades of gray
and a wise man once told me to acknowledge my nature
so maybe once a week i will let down my guard
if it’s for the common good or if rules get too hard.

i’m a lawbreaker but you don't have to reform me
‘cause my days of crime are done.
i’m different now so let bygones alone.
i don’t do well when i’m under authority,
though i promise i’ll behave.
but then again i’m a lawbreaker.

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from The Meaning of a Tree, released August 1, 2017

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The Field Hymnal Holland, Michigan

Angelee Berrian - vocals

Luke Panning - fiddle

Jared DeMeester - bass

Nate Roberts - mandolin

Rooted firmly in bluegrass but with a love for new sounds as well, The Field Hymnal draws inspiration from nature and poetry, and from jokes told poorly by dear friends. If music can be a meeting place, The Field Hymnal is a door that is always open, with food on the table and laughs to be shared. ... more

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