Deep Down Dirty Cajun Blues

from The Twelve Hundred Custom EP by scrub jays

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Born down in Orlando, underneath an orange tree.
Layed out on the river in a basket made of weeds.
She floated up to Baton Rouge on a current from the sea,
And layed her roots down in that town,
Learned the bons temps way to be.
I ain’t seen another gal can cut a rug like she.
It’s the darndest dance that you’ll ever do…
The Deep Down Dirty Cajun Blues.

Raised up like a gator just baking in the sun.
Hurricanes and masquerades are all part of the fun.
Football games and etouffee and whiskey when you’re done.
Watch out you for the Roogaroo, it’s mean old cuss that one.
I ain't seen another woman quite like her.
So sing the song now if you choose,
The Deep Down Dirty Cajun Blues.

Met her in New Orleans, on a corner near Bienville.
I asked her for directions and I got her heart as well.
Now she calls me baby, and we’re eatin’ gator tail,
Living the life on the bayou, catfish jumpin’ everywhere.
If the house is rockin’, you’re welcome to come in,
Just don’t forget your dancin’ shoes,
For the Deep Down Dirty Cajun Blues.

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from The Twelve Hundred Custom EP, released April 8, 2015

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scrub jays Corvallis, Oregon

Songs inspired by the many various traditions of american music, blending regional influences in a mash-up of familiar styles that captures the songwriter's own experiences living in beautiful Cascadia - and beyond.

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