Name: 8 Miles West of Virginia
Duration: P00H03M15S
Description: A dark, noir, folk rock romp through the back roads of Virginia. A tale of sin and the search for redemption and forgiveness. A poetic slice of Americana from a Canadian artist.

8 Miles West of Virginia

by Stewart McKie

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A dark, noir, folk rock romp through the back roads of Virginia. A tale of sin and the search for redemption and forgiveness. A poetic slice of Americana from a Canadian artist.

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8 miles west of Virginia
On a road that’s dark as coal
I asked my lord for forgiveness
He drove my car right off of that road
As I lay there bleeding
In a twisted wreck of smoke and fire
Begging, Making deals and pleading
But I knew that I wouldn’t get far
But I knew that I wouldn’t get far
There I go getting my hopes up
Just to get shot down again
I got a dealt a winning hand but ended up losing again
Like a poor man masquerading
As a rich man who wanted more
Never realized I had it
Like a kid in a candy store
As I lay awake at night not sleeping
Wondering how I lost it all
Like a willow tree I stand a weeping
Oh how the mighty have fallen
Oh how the mighty have fallen
There I go getting my hopes up
Just to get shot down again
I got a dealt a winning hand but ended up losing again

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released February 29, 2024
Word and Music Written by Stewart McKie
Copyright Stewart McKie Music 2023

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Stewart McKie Kitchener, Ontario

Yes, life gets better after 50. Ask Stewart McKie. From rock ‘n’ roll roadie and booking agent at 19 to a successful 25-year middle management career, the Kitchener, Ont. based songwriter shows you are never too old to chase your dreams.
Stewart McKie is a Canadian singer/songwriter/podcast host. His powerful original songs range in style from country to rock and from pop to blues and R&B. ... more

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