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The Legend Of Buttbeard

from Oddities by Chris Shepard

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He’s shiftless, listless
And maybe a little depressed
He’s sailing on the high seas
And his ship is in distress

He only has one suit
And he didn’t bring a tailor
And he curses like an ass-banged sailor

He’s Buttbeard…

A man wrecked from collision
Now suffers from the nods
Requests the help of Buttbeard
And his crew of motley sods

Buttbeard takes the case
Contingent on the purse
Appearing in the Beard’s commercial
Is the man’s new curse

He’s Buttbeard…
(He’ll take your soul)

Buttbeard set his course
Toward an errant schooner’s path
Chased the floating paramedics
To the grisly aftermath

Found the sole survivor
Floating face down in the sea
Won his man a hefty purse
Then he put him on TV

He’s Buttbeard…

There’s mutiny on the Buttboat
As morale begins to fade
The depositions last too long
And no one’s getting paid

The crew took all the lifeboats
And the rum is almost gone
But in spite of overwhelming odds
That Ass Boat travels on…

He’s Buttbeard…
(You’re damn right)

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from Oddities, released November 15, 2017
Chris Shepard – Guitar, Vocals
Bob Uryniak – Drums
Brian Rizzo – Bass

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Chris Shepard Roanoke, Virginia

"Chris Shepard ... an uncompromising original artist with a unique, darkly comic vision. He is also able to write affecting lyrics and memorable melodies in conventional song format. As a performer, he has a powerful and rhythmic guitar technique, and sings with exceptional strength and range. He deserves widespread recognition."

Randy Walker, Roanoke Times
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