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The End

from Strong and Tender by Eli Conley

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I know you’re angry, I know you’re sad
I know I’ve never lost my dad
I hope it’s a long time before I got through what you’re going through
The year you started seventh grade
He made you watch the pride parade
He said no boy of his would prance, you never did let yourself dance

But you tried to stand beside him while he faced it
There was nothing you could change or fix or plan
In the end you held his hand

He wrote his memoir that last year
And all the nurses came to hear
He didn’t mention you at all, you left to stand out in the hall

But you tried to stand beside him while he faced it
There was nothing you could change or fix or plan
In the end you held his hand

He never liked you much
I wouldn’t blame you if you’d left him there without your touch

So feel the wind upon your face
And know you’re in the only place
That it is possible to be, you’ve gotta let your body grieve

Cause you tried to stand beside him while he faced it
There was nothing you could change or fix or plan
In the end you held his hand

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from Strong and Tender, released April 26, 2017

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Eli Conley Sacramento, California

​Eli Conley is an indie folk singer-songwriter and activist based in Sacramento, CA. He makes music for queer and trans folks, justice seekers, and anyone who doesn’t fit easily in a box. Eli's voice is tender and heartfelt, with melodies and that can leave you feeling teary-eyed yet hopeful. As a gay trans man from the South, his songs tell stories that aren’t always reflected in roots music. ... more

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