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Alberta, Alberta, skipped out in mid dance
I’d sure hurt Alberta if I just had the chance
Spent years of my lifetime to save up that dough
So if I see Alberta, I’ll kill her for sure

Conniving Alberta, she sure could deceive
If I saw her hangin’, I’d sure be relieved
The broke men all scroungin’ by the riverside
They all danced with Alberta, got took for a ride

And we won’t see her again, as she speeds off ‘round the bend
But I know it’s just a mouth to feed
And I know there’s a place for me, down by the riverside

One bright day down in town, I was panhandlin’ ‘round
Her necklace was pearl and her trusting eyes brown
I washed off my face and buttoned my shirt
Remembered everything Alberta did that had worked

I asked her to dinner and dancing, scrounged nickels to pay
Made love to her strong, trusted more every day
I got safe codes & PIN’s, she was out with the girls
I cleaned out her savings and all of her pearls

And she won’t see me again, as I speed off ‘round the bend
And I know just how much it hurts
But I know there’s a place for her, down by the riverside

Her Mercedes made good time to Mexicali
The saloon doors swung open and who do I see?
Alberta mid-dance with a bottle of rum
I waltzed up to her kindly, “Would you care to share some?”

And they won’t see us again, as we dance around the bend
Yes I know I’m a hypocrite
But you know, sure don’t give a shit if they’re by the riverside
Well this love’s a dirty game we play
Think it’s yours, gone the very next day, down by the riverside
Down by the riverside, down by the riverside

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from One Small Glove, released June 11, 2019
The Knotty G's with:
Ryan Kijanka - upright bass
Daniel Combs - piano
Lucas Dauphinais - vocals

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The Knotty G's Asheville, North Carolina

Chuck Knott and "Jill with a G" formed the funky and fun-loving group known as The Knotty G's. Established in Asheville, NC, The Knotty G's travel the country sharing their soul-soaked Americana music and sensibilities.

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