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Central PA

by Notaries Public

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The music on this song originated with Ben O'Donnell, our original guitarist, who can be heard on "Meet Me in the Middle" and "Starfield Below." Peter wrote the lyrics.

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Dance a moment of ballet, or is it all of piss and shame?
And tell your secrets to that loyal boy in the hallways
With no love from the mustache man who takes you on parade
'til you run away at first light, from your first life

Come grab the kids, let's get away,
Far, far from the parade.
A quiet life, come what may
Central PA!

Quiet life in Central PA

A chance to work for a pittance in the fulfillments factory
And after the remittance still tending to family
Come grab the kids, I got away.
Pennsylvania, somewhere safe
Quiet life, here to stay
Central PA!

Quiet life in Central PA
Nothing's the same, but everything's the same.

Let's get away from the way down south,
Where your father made you cover up your mouth.
(Central PA)
With every dream falling hard upon doubt,
A quiet life might be your own way out.

Thumping cane on hardwood floor, keeping time for the ballet
A memory, a respite for a loveless life today
And though there be no dance nor fame,
A quiet life it is,
And a place to give your children a better love than this.

Come grab the kids, I got away.
(Swim classes every day)
A quiet life, here to stay,
Central PA!

Quiet life in Central PA
Nothing's the same.

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released August 13, 2018
Music by Ben O'Donnell, arranged by Notaries Public
Lyrics by Peter Maybarduk

Peter Maybarduk: Guitar, vocals
Emily Crockett: Keyboard, vocals
John Balsley: Guitar
Scott Charney: Bass
Lisa Van Arsdale: Drums


Produced by J. Robbins

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Notaries Public Washington, D.C.

We are, among other things, an alternative rock band from Washington, DC.

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