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Poor Old Me

from When They Fall by Annie & Rod Capps

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playful, humorous, romp from the voice of a poor sap feeling put upon and having a rough go at life.

This is one of those songs that came spilling out and other than the arrangement, the words are more or less as originally written. I just remember riffing on the “picked up [this], picked up [that]” brainstorming the things one could ‘pick up’ and what came out starting feeling a lot like someone with a big ol chip on their shoulder, so I ran with it. The chorus just fell out of me. I loved the idea of a heart-worn sleeve. And let’s face it, there’s a bit of me in there as someone who has a hard time saying “no” so I metaphorically and vicariously live through this fella who’s feeling sorry for himself. No deep message here, just a playful (if whiny) romp.

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Picked up a couple odd jobs, not one was worth a damn
Picked up a bit of shrapnel working for uncle sam
Picked up a bunch of garbage someone left on the street
Picked up a pamphlet warning of the end we’re sure to meet

Everybody’s tuggin’ on my heart-worn sleeve
Everybody wants something from poor ol me

Picked up a stray retriever mix that was wandering down the road
Picked up my brother at the bar after his car got towed
Picked up the faintest signal from my short wave radio
and a note from the landlord, guess it’s time for me to go

Everybody’s tuggin’ on my heart-worn sleeve …

Picked up the phone to hear your voice and I got the wrong machine
Picked up a hitchhiker on her way to New Orleans
Picked up a few tips from the gas station bathroom wall
But I missed all the signs despite their warnings, damn it all

Everybody’s tuggin’ on my heart-worn sleeve …

Picked up the tab the last time you and I were at this place
Picked up your napkin when it fell after you wiped your face
Picked up the broken glass and cut my finger to the bone
And a great big chip on my shoulder and I felt ‘em turn to stone

Everybody’s tuggin’ on my heart-worn sleeve…

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from When They Fall, released September 1, 2019
Annie Capps (guitar, vocal, banjo), Rod Capps (viola, vocals), Jason Dennie (mandolin, vocals), Dan Ozzie Andrews (double bass), Michael Shimmin (drum kit and percussion)

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Annie & Rod Capps Chelsea, Michigan

Annie & Rod Capps’ sound meets at the intersection of Americana & Folk. Citing rock, jazz and bluegrass influences, they create a fresh and unique amalgamation with “songs about broken things and poignant little ponderings delivered with a rootsy vibe, a touch of twang and soulful groove”.

The Capps have three albums topping the Folk-DJ charts and they are 2-time Kerrville New Folk Finalists. ... more

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