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Martha and Me

from THE GIRL AND THE CAT by Lori Lieberman

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Written by Marian Fontana lyrics
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Martha and I are two of a kind
Different in every way
Different hair, different politics
Different things to say
She lives in the suburbs, I live in the city
We’re joined by our loss
The secrets we share

Martha and I have kids the same age
We go somewhere fun each year
They like to scuba, she likes to windsurf
I watch them from my beach chair
On the drive home the kids have on their headphones
We can finally let it all go

We talk about our dreams that ended that day
The sky filled with smoke and everything changed
When our Dave and Tommy ran into the flames

They were men of Squad One
Brothers and sons
Husbands to us
Fathers to our young
Bonds that ran deep like the bluest of seas
Like family
Like Martha and me

We arrive at the hotel and carry the bags
While the kids run around and play in the grass
The air on their skin, waving like flags

They were men of Squad One
Brothers and sons
Husbands to us
Fathers to our young
Now nothing’s the same and it never can be
In our hearts, eternally

Still we lift up our glass for what’s yet to be
Here’s to them and to bravery
And to Martha and me

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from THE GIRL AND THE CAT, released September 6, 2019
(Lori Lieberman and Marian Fontana Jet d’Eau Music BMI, based on the story, “V is for Virginia” by Marian Fontana)
guitar Lori Lieberman, Matangi Quartet, upright bass Trey Henry, percussion Brian Kilgore
strings arranged by Lori Lieberman, Stefanie Fife and Aubrey Richmond

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Lori Lieberman California

Best known for "Killing Me Softly", Lori has released 19 LPs and performed worldwide, including two sold-out concerts at Carnegie Hall and Amsterdam's Concertgebouw. Her newest LP, "Truly", is a welcome departure as she re-imagines the American Songbook, recorded live with stellar musicians, and engineered by Bob Clearmountain. ... more

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