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Man Overboard

from The Simple Son by Chaim Bezalel

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I wrote this song when I was staying at an art camp in the Cascade Mountains of Washington. The camp was an ecumenical Christian camp and I am Jewish. So, the references to being saved are slightly tongue in cheek. But they were kind enough to appreciate my sense of humor.

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Man overboard, man overboard
Over the top and over the hill
A little overbearing but I love you still
Man overboard

Can I keep on swimming
Will I reach the shore
Tell me if you’re out there
I can’t wait much more

Man overboard, man overboard
Over the limit and over the line
Well shiver me timbers I’m soaking in brine
Man overboard

Water water everywhere
But not a drop to drink
Should I just go under
I know I’m on the brink

Man overboard, man overboard
Over the rainbow and over the moon
Over my head if they don’t get here soon
Man overboard

I guess that we’re all wondering
How this story ends
Will somebody save my soul
Before I get the bends

Man overboard, man overboard
It’s not over till it’s over and the fat lady sings
Then it’s over in the clover with a pitchfork or wings
Man overboard, man overboard, man overboard

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from The Simple Son, released December 8, 2020
music and lyrics by Chaim Bezalel
music and lyrics by Chaim Bezalel
guitar and vocals - Chaim Bezalel
accordion - Ron Zentner
voice - Yonnah Ben Levy
percussion - Clay M. Thompson

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Chaim Bezalel Stanwood, Washington

My mother had a collection of 78 rpm records of folk music and I became a folk music lover from a young age. I attended festivals and concerts, sat with Libba Cotten when she sang Freight Train. I learned to pick sitting in Washington Square as a teenager. However, I did not begin writing songs until my 50's. I am also a poet and artist. I live in Wasnhington State and in Israel. ... more

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