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Ask Anyone
by Frank Critelli

I went outside this morning, out by the hollow tree...the one way out in back, the one still sprouting leaves. Nobody's ever climbed it, and the birds just let it be. And I said to myself, "Ain't that just like me."
My mind is so heavy, my legs can't stand the strain. Got troubles all around me, nobody left to blame. No progeny, no history - I'm a man without a name. Go away, Pretty Darlin', I'll only bring you pain.

Ask anyone: it ain't no fun being me.

They gave me their religion, and it didn't seem to stick. I tried my luck at love - I never got the trick of it. Everything I built sooner or later turned to shit. I couldn't catch an honest break no matter what I did. So I decided I would travel to see what I could find...never thinking twice 'bout what I left behind. I hit the open highway, and followed the sunrise - but all I got were rainclouds, forsaken by the skies.

Ask anyone: it ain't no fun being me.

And so now the lesson's learned, but still it ain't no use. There's nothing I can say - no acceptable excuse. I can't give you reasons for the things that I did choose. Don't bet on my salvation - you'd be sure to lose.

Ask anyone: it ain't no fun being me.

But I'm sorry for my sings and for leaving you alone. I never meant to hurt you, I'm just mean down in my bones. Now the table's turned and reapin' what I've sown - and I need you, Pretty Baby, but I know I can't come home.

Ask anyone: it ain't no fun being me.

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from Everything is Everything, released June 1, 2014

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Frank Critelli New Haven, Connecticut

Frank Critelli writes songs and
often performs live. Many times solo, and sometimes accompanied by one or more musical co-conspirators.

For over 30 years, he's played in streets and subways, clubs and coffeehouses, barrooms and classrooms, colleges, festivals, theaters, and in his kitchen.

Frank Critelli co-host The Local Bands Show on 99.1fm WPLR-New Haven and CygnusRadio.com w/ Rick Allison. ... more

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