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The Clementine Battle Hymn

from In the Loudest Way by Tyler Stenson

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A song of poignant life advice for any new soul born into this world.

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Little boat—big ‘ol sea—
Scent of a storm on the breeze.
Built to float—we are not—
Deep breath before we sink.

These days come wave upon wave.
But we hold the line.
We hold the line.
Sleep, for tomorrow we rise.
Bye and bye, Clementine.

It’s a battle hymn for the days:
Stock up on Bravery and Grace.
And live it so when you go
St. Peter tries to disguise the tears of pride
Rollin’ bittersweet down his face.

These days come wave upon wave.
But we hold the line.
We hold the line.
Sleep, for tomorrow we rise.
Bye and bye, Clementine.

These days come wave upon wave.
But we hold the line.
We hold the line.
Fight, for tomorrow we die.
Bye and bye, Clementine.
(Dream of stars tonight.)
Bye and bye, Clementine.

Child, don’t let ‘em get in.
Stay wild. Only live what you believe in.
Let your heart just beat to the battle hymn.

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from In the Loudest Way, released June 16, 2019
Words & Music by Tyler Stenson (ASCAP)
Produced, Engineered, Mixed by Peter Rodocker — Yellow Room Recording

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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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