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Jim Morrison once said we were all slaves. He was right, and this is why.

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I’ve spent all my life working to try and get ahead
And when the work is over, I am sure I will be dead
It’s great to have a paycheck and a steady stream of bread
‘cause when I didn’t have one, I barely kept my family fed

So, wrap me up in chains of gold
Tell me how important it is to do what I’m told
All wrapped up in the quest for gold
I should have known better to think I’d break free of its hold

Transfers and promotions are the corporate way
The pathway to advancement is the way to get more pay
I say to my colleagues you need time enough to play,
But my words, they have no meaning, they can’t hear what I say

So, wrap me up in chains of gold
Tell me how important it is to do what I’m told
All wrapped up in the quest for gold
I should have known better to think I’d break free of its hold

My life’s almost over, I’m not sure what I’ve become
They say that work’s what makes the man, what is he when the work’s all done?
I want to find the purpose of this greatest gift
I’m stranded in the wilderness and I sure could use a lift!

So, wrap me up in chains of gold
Tell me how important it is to do what I’m told
All wrapped up in the quest for gold
I should have known better to think I’d break free of its hold

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from Once In A Blue Mood​.​.​., released September 15, 2014

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Chris Nelson Lebanon, Pennsylvania

Chris Nelson has been playing music for over 25 years and has written a large volume of songs. His sound is described as "Dark Folk" which is basically a unique mixture of folk, rock, and blues. He currently plays live as an acoustic guitarist while playing all instruments on his recordings. ... more

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