The Ball Is Coming Down

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Ellis Paul

Ellis Paul (born Paul Plissey; January 14, 1965) is an American singer-songwriter and folk musician. Born in Aroostook County, Maine, Paul is a key figure in what has become known as the Boston school of songwriting, a literate, provocative and urbanely romantic folk-pop style that helped ignite the folk revival of the 1990s. His pop music songs have appeared in movies and on television, bridging the gap between the modern folk sound and the populist traditions of Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger. more »

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1996

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In the city by the river 
A man is standing on a bridge 
His eyes to Heaven to the Forgiver 
Who flips the coins on who should live 
A naked light bulb in the corner 
Naked Mary's in an unmade bed 
Spilling champagne on her lover 
Forgot his name 
"What had he said?" 

[Chorus]
It's New Year's Eve 
Tonight in the city 
They're tearing the chandeliers down 
Boys and girls 
All dressed up pretty 
The bartenders buying the round 

You count your blessings,
You say your prayers 
Kiss an acquaintance 
The ball is coming down 
The ball is coming down 

Sadie Hawkins 
She left the ballroom 
Mascara running 
From a fight 
She slaps the doorman's face 
In the lobby 
He'd only asked her,
"Are you all right?" 

Charlie Jenkins 
Makes resolutions like 
"Do not drink," and 
"Do not fight"
His conscience needs absolution 
It keeps him up when it's late at night 

[Chorus]

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