As the Crow Flies

from Bittersweet Parade by Tyler Stenson

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An achingly sincere love song for a long distance lover. Ala Damien Rice, Ray LaMontagne, Glen Hansard, Cat Stevens, Bob Dylan, James Taylor, Counting Crows, Josh Ritter, Amos Lee, David Grey, Ryan Adams.

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I blew all the way down to Arizona
Then, like a leaf, I settled down into Rome
And somewhere in between me and Barcelona,
I heard the rush of the wind calling Home.

I could see seven miles into the distance
Before the earth began its curve out of site
And I leaned to the wind to feel a resistance;
To let me know I'm not a bird- I don't fly.

I won't take my time or circle 'round
Or weave my way through busy towns
Cause I could get lost if I missed a sign.
I'll take the shortest path between you and I
And cut right through in a perfect line
And come to you as the crow flies.

From where I stand my Home is like a middle daughter-
Just a dot, on a map, of a world
And I'm reminded wheels don't roll on water
So, tell me lies- tell me I am a bird.

I won't take my time or circle 'round
Or weave my way through busy towns
Cause I could get lost if I missed a sign.
I'll take the shortest path between you and I
And cut right through in a perfect line
And come to you as the crow flies.

I will come to you as the crow flies.

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from Bittersweet Parade, released January 21, 2010

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Tyler Stenson Portland, Oregon

Tyler Stenson is singer/songwriter in Portland whose music is elegant at its core. Twice-named Portland's "Songwriter of the Year" by the Portland Songwriters Association and recently named "Best Male Artist" at the Portland Music Awards, Stenson's music is refreshingly reminiscent of classic singer-songwriter greats such as James Taylor and Cat Stevens. ... more

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