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Crosswords

by They Won't Win

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Introspective lyrics and soaring harmonies all meet on this tune about love and loss.

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In the beginning, we were one,
A five-letter word: “meant to be”
We would wake up with the sun
And with the Sunday magazines
We’d delight in getting crosswords right,
But sometimes words get lost
And things go down, not across

What’s done is done,
Just look at what we’ve become

Nothing comes easy, we were told
Saying out loud every clue
As the coffee – gets cold
What’s an eight-letter word for “we’re through”?
And if we’d told the truth, admit
That some words just don’t fit
When you’re scared you won’t finish it

What’s done is done,
Just look at what we’ve become
Paper and pen,
Remembering what we were then

Pour a drink, deal the cards
Try not to stare at the phone
‘Cause crosswords can be hard
When you’re working alone––

What’s done is done,
Just look at what we’ve become
Paper and pen,
Remembering what we were then
What’s done is done,
A slow motion hit-and-run

Like before each of us plays once more––
Crosswords and cross words again
A six-letter word for “the end”

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released December 22, 2017
Written by Danny M. Cohen and Greg Lanier

Vocals: Danny M. Cohen and Greg Lanier
Guitar: Greg Lanier
Cello: Chai Wolfman
Piano: Ben Walter
Drums: Ashley T. Simon
Bass Guitar: Anton Hatwich

Recorded at Gravity Studios Chicago
Produced by Julian Stacey
Mixed by Julian Stacey and Doug McBride
Mastered by Doug McBride

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They Won't Win Chicago, Illinois

They Won’t Win is a folk-rock duo consisting of singer-songwriters Danny M. Cohen and Greg Lanier, and featuring keyboardist Ben Walter and cellist Chai Wolfman. Their songs—inspired by their British and American roots and experiences as gay musicians—blend intricate harmonies, thoughtful lyrics, and soaring melodies. ... more

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