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The Troubles I've Seen

by David Simnel and the Pimpernels

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A little jazz number written from the Devil's point of view.

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I first showed up
Around Adam and Eve
In the garden of Eden
I'd slither and slide
I poisoned the apple
From which they both took a bite
Now they're awash with shame
And it serves them right

I am all temptation
Deception and lie
I'll lead you down the wrong path...

Nobody knows the troubles I've seen
And the pleasure of knowing that
They were all caused by me

I goaded Jesus in the desert at night
For forty days I tried with all my might
I promised the world
If he'd worship me instead
I'd soothe his hunger
And turn stones and rocks to bread

I am all persuasion
Falsehood and flame
I'll charm you of your soul...

Nobody knows the troubles I've seen
And the pleasure of knowing that
They were all caused by me

I gave you the plagues
And the famines too
I'll make the earth quake
So you'll tremble in your shoes
Possess weaker souls
Make them speak in tongues
I lead astray
And corrupt the young

I am all confusion
Fear and doubt
I'll shred your nerves to ribbons...

Nobody knows the troubles I've seen
And the pleasure of knowing that
They were all caused by me

Man making war
Destroying the world
The greed and the power
The political tools
Murder and rage
Brimstone and fire
I dance to it all
As they sink into the mire

I am all damnation
Eternally yours
My fires of hell await you...

I look forward to your company
Cause nobody knows
The troubles I've seen.

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released March 10, 2013
Written, arranged and produced by David Simnel
Vocals, piano, guitar, accordion, hammer dulcimer, clarinet, bass, drums/percussion, string and brass arrangements - David Simnel

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David Simnel and the Pimpernels England, UK

Vocalist and multi-instrumentalist from the United Kingdom.
I have a passion for mixing up styles, anything from electro to jazz, punk to classical. I see myself as a crooner for the 21st century.

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