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Mister Marionette Man

by Martha Spencer

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Written, played and sang by Martha Spencer. Recorded live.

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You pull the strings and I do the dance
You tell the jokes and I'm made to laugh
But what you do if the strings broke on you
And I could sing my own song
I've wanted to speak my mind for so long

Mister marionette man
With all your slick plans
Well you think you can make me jump
with the touch of your hand
Mister marionette man
what if you lost that upper hand
And I was set free
Oh I know what I'd have a mind to sing

You called me your porcelain doll
Told me I could my own songs
If I'd just let you pull a string or two
But you lied, now I'm just a puppet to make money for you

But when a porcelain doll falls it shatters to pieces
I'd rather be broken than keep on pretending

Mister marionette man
you think you control the land
but the act will soon be over
one way or other
I'll break free or I'll be broken

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released May 25, 2018

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Martha Spencer Whitetop, Virginia

Singer, songwriter, flatfoot dancer, mountain country musician, of old and original music. Hailing from the Blue Ridge Mountains, Martha Spencer, grew up in a musical family. She also plays in the Whitetop Mountain Band, Wt Mtneers, Blue Ridge Girls and with Larry Sigmon as well as the Wonderland County Show Band. Digital albums on bandcamp included are solo songs that were recorded live. ... more

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