Misc Originals – David Warmke - The Island Of Darkness (Guitar)

Drop D (D-A-D-G-B-E)
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[Verse 1]
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I drove down to the Island of darkness

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On the surface is looks all bright and clean

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New roads, bridges and condos abound

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Great food, beautiful water most  all since 1963
[Verse 2]
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Everyone wants the photo with the umbrellas’

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Everybody ignores Padre José a hundred yards away

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El Cristo stands forgotten blessing the fleet

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An island lost in its good time and self-indulgence
[Verse 3]
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The bay is beautify at sunset

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You can hear music along the strip

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Musicians full of talent but more of whiskey and beer

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With their adoring audience that following their lone star trail
[Verse 4]
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I have seen some hints of light on the island

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Sam Colt was a coming but got stuck in the sand

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Now he’s just sitting on the beach getting a lone star tan

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Are there really this many drinks in paradise
[Verse 5]
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T shirt shops abound, big and colorful they are

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Deals three for a dollar are common

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Good to buy shirts but better place to wash your Benjamin’s

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Everybody knows but nobody cares.
[Verse 6]
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There is some light on the island

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Island Market, Burrito Express

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Cornerstone and fishers of men

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Pastor Bill   with a few others do shine
[Verse 7]
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So how is this place full of sunshine so dark

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They have forgotten Padre Jose and El Cristo

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They have found a good time, golf carts with lights and music

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Driving and honking thinking it is all about me

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Lost in a stupor on the island of darkness.
[RIP] F D C A F D