King of the Sins

from Ain't too pretty by The Great Novel

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Words by Endrick Tremblay
Music by The Great Novel

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I used to be hitchhikin’ from sin to sin
But now I’ve got to tell the truth, Mary-D took the win

I’m gonna write a letter to the preacher :
« Could you please, please fix us mister?
Cause if you don’t then I’ll be back as the king of the sins »

I used to go fishin’ as an alibi to be drinkin’
Be smokin’ big reefers on the boat, that’s why I’m so thin!

Mama has wrote to this preacher :
« Could you please, please fix him mister?
Cause if you don’t then he’ll go in hell as the king of the sins »

I used to chase all the cats before that good lookin’
But now I’ve got one that’s so cute, man I’ve got everythin’

Gonna be standin’ sober, be a worker
Go fishin’ once a month, but don’t tell mother
Cause if I don’t then I’ll be back as the king of the sins.

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from Ain't too pretty, track released May 17, 2013
Endrick Tremblay: Lead vocal, guitar, harmonica and words
Pascal Bonneville: Mandoline, back vocals
MarcOlivier Tremblay Drapeau: Double bass, back vocals
Gabrièle Côté-LeBreux: Back vocals, tambourine
Tristan Forget-Brisson: Drum and percs

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The Great Novel Montreal, Québec

The Great Novel is a folk band from Montreal that combines roots instruments with a rock and roll mindset.
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The Great Novel est un band de Montréal qui combine instruments roots et énergie rock

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