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The Follies Of Don Calandro

from Soul Parade by Jesse DeNatale

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THE FOLLIES OF DON CALANDRO

It’s late September as you might recall
I wasn’t doin much at all

Not that I didn’t have some escapades
And a close call with the law

I drifted on down to the south of California

I stopped there one night to see my Sofia

She said it’s in my best interest oh to warn ya

You really gonna have to change your ways.

Chorus:
See how we move together

See how there’s nothing to know
See how it goes on forever

The Follies of Don Calandro

I went to London for the rendezvous
With her husband Sir Ferdinand

He had a love for the Queen of Spain
And his own little plan
I climbed into a long dark wooden box
He assured me that everything would be alright.
“You might die once this box has been locked,
But just wave your hands and you’ll come back to life”

Chorus
See how we move together

See how there’s nothing to know
See how it goes on forever

The Follies of Don Calandro

Now some people always do
The stupid thing
And then they don’t know what to say
Well it might be that it’s just meant to be
And it’s only Nature’s way
Tell me wise men what have you learned
The charlatans have stolen the crown
And the jugglers they just can’t be concerned
With anything that might be comin down

Chorus
See how we move together
See how there’s nothing to know
See how it goes on forever
The Follies of Don Calandro

It’s early August in an island town
And I’m eatin fruits and nuts
I got a letter from Sofia
And you know she signed it no ifs ands or buts
The trees are blowin in the evening wind
I stand up on shore and watch as it cools
I’ve been waitin for my ship to come in
Well it might just be that ship of fools

Chorus
See how we move together

See how there’s nothing to know
See how it goes on forever

The Follies of Don Calandro

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from Soul Parade, released January 1, 2006

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Jesse DeNatale California

Jesse DeNatale has released four critically acclaimed records: Shangri-La West (2000), Soul Parade (2006), The Wilderness (2021) and The Hands of Time (2023). His music has been described as evocative & hopeful, a combination of poetry and storytelling

"A unique and original American voice"- Tom Waits

"The Bard of Tomales Bay"- Ramblin' Jack Elliott

"A dynamic tune-fountain"- Billy Collins
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