Bonnie 'Prince' Billy & The Cairo Gang - Troublesome Houses

The Wonder Show of the World (all content belongs to Will Oldham and Emmett Kelly, released in 2010, on Drag City)
I once loved a girl,
but she couldn't take
that I visited troublesome houses.
She'd say,
when I got home,
to leave her alone.
She could taste
trouble on my mouth.
When she was gone
I missed her, I did...
and still went to troublesome places.
I couldn't withstand a glorious day
without seeing these troublesome faces.
And quiet eluded me,
and keeps from me still,
though I need my own bed and it's solace.
Day's noises steal in
and copper my will,
and I face the evils that follow us.
I once had a house,
and my family knew
where to find me if ever they needed.
Troublesome houses
were foreign to them.
They thought all papa's orders I heeded.
Now they can't fnd me;
they don't have my numbers,
and just hear reports
of my doings.
Troublesome houses are not in their minds,
though it's in those I do all my moving.

[@augustwestusa]

So sad for him to not play this song. We want to hear it. It has a lot of chord changes that's true. Love it so much. Really reminds me of my friends and my life, and the ones that are gone.

[@augustwestusa]

this is one of the absolute most beautiful songs! what a man. a soul. that shines right through.

[@caitlinhunter7874]

Such a true artist. Creates not for financial gains or status. Beautiful album. Will Oldham is prolific, just look at his catalog. In a changed world how refreshing that someone contributes artistically based on desire and not commerce.

[@tjhman11]

one of the best songs ever made

[@kenpope2493]

tjhman11 xfrcykyo

[@valmarsiglia]

Hadn't heard this in a few years, forgot how damn good it is.

[@thomazzz21]

This song has punched me in the gut anew.

[@badvoodoo4090]

Pure Gold!

[@carsoncullen544]

impeccable.

[@sevenseconds8652]

Brilliant!