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Top of the Hill

from Locust Grove by Chris Monti

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Top of the Hill

-words and music © 2005 Chris Monti

There was an old man, name of Bill | He lived on top of the top of the hillSpent all day by the window sill | Said, “I’m old as hell but I’m living still

Spent all day watching kids at play | Said, “Them days to me is far away | Days of runnin and fightin | Ridin around on them little red bicycles | ‘Else getting pulled around on them little red wagons

One day old Bill had a little sit-down with himself | He went over the facts

I’ve got arthritic hands and a bent-over back | And I’m workin on a stroke or a heart attack | I fart up a storm but shittin’s a dream | I’ve got a shriveled old prick and a weak urine stream

So this old man, name of Bill | Who lived on top of the top of the hill | Said you know I ain’t got much more to live | You know I ain't got much more life to live

He went down to the basement, took him a day | Pushed a bunch of old shit out of the way | Found that old toboggan, brought it up and outside | And said… “I’m gonna go for a ride”

That sled looked fine at the top of the hill | As the sun was comin up behind old Bill | He put his sore ass on then old wooden planks | And to his god he offered one final thanks

That sled moved along on that slick morning grass | Trees and shrubberies flying past | Blue jays squawking and making way | For a guy on his sled on his very last day

It’s too gory to tell how this story did end | For he failed to turn when he hit the bend | He didn’t zig or zag, he only went straight | And with that decision, he sealed his fate

As the sun was coming up over head | Of all the children lying in the bed | That old man he rolled over dead

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from Locust Grove, released March 1, 2005
Chris on vocals and acoustic guitar

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Chris Monti Providence, Rhode Island

Known for his effortless style and musical curiosity, Chris has immersed himself in West African guitar, dug deep into country-blues and old-time music, and moves seamlessly between diverse styles from Egypt, Peru and India. He has toured the East Coast, Canada and points west. He also enjoys his singular role in the community as a strange combination of entertainer, educator, and magician. ... more

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