Westbound Train

from Adventures by Shawn Butzin

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Well I ran away when I was 21
I took the Westbound Train in the setting sun
A few dollars in my pocket, a heart full of love
I took the Westbound Train in the setting sun

Stormed out the door abruptly without a good-bye
I'm feeling that Rocky Mountain high
A few dollars in my pocket, a heart full of love
I took the Westbound Train in the setting sun

Rolling through the planes of Iowa
I took a minute to realize what I'd done
I left you broken-hearted running from the law
And running from my daddy's ol shotgun

I'm not proud of the man I once was
A liar, cheater, stealer as a day job
I fell to the bottle and thought about the gun
I needed beauty to escape the damage I'd done

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from Adventures, released May 24, 2018
Written by Shawn Butzin

Shawn Butzin - Vocals, Guitar
James Blum - Guitar, Backup Vocals
Matt De Heus - Bass
Todd Miller - Drums
Andy Reed - Keys, Backup Vocals

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Shawn Butzin Traverse City, Michigan

Shawn Butzin is a Michigan singer-songwriter. Shawn released his debut solo album, Northern Trails, in August 2017 and followed up with ep Adventures in May 2018. Detroit Free Press says, "If you're looking for a fresh blend of Americana Country, Butzin will be sure to deliver nicely." Butzin is based out of Traverse City, MI, and plans to release music in the near future. ... more

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