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Written by Biff Rose

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When I was a young man I ran away from home
I went to join the circus
I went to see the cotton candy world and make me lots of money
On my own - for Molly - oh my pretty Molly - she's waitin' all alone
Someday soon I will return to her

Then I made the big time - bright lights - show biz
I'm really in the circus
There's only one thing wrong - I haven't saved a penny
On my own - for Molly - now my pretty Molly
But she's writing every day - Molly understands so it's OK

Ride a windy box car and see a thousand children young and old
Oh - that grease paint smile can hide your soul
Here comes the carousel - guess which town it is - feel the thrill
Grease paint covers everything but winter's chill

I'm reading Molly's letter
The ink is fading & the page is turning yellow
Long ago I promised Molly don't you know
I will close my eyes and go to her

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from .​.​.​.​.​at play, released November 22, 2022

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Pianacellada Holden Beach, North Carolina

Ex-rocker, Phil Giallombardo, piano and vocals, collaborates with cellist, Christine Harrington, to arrange and perform
live in-studio recordings of some of Phil's favorite songs. From Randy Newman to Greg Lake; Mark Knopfler to
Harold Arlen, we hope you enjoy our renditions of some great songs. Several of Phil's original tunes are also
included, some written/arranged especially for Pianacellada.
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