I Will Not Leave

from Missing Anchor by Simeon Peebler

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Inspired by the Occupy Wall Street movement, Simeon wrote the first version of this song in October of 2011 less than a month after OWS began and released a free download of that version which is still available. This enhanced production on the "Missing Anchor" album brings with it an expanded spectrum of sound and instrumentation that also represents the evolution of his own writing and production.

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Hey friend, come down and play a while
Hey friend, come down and stay a while

When they say go, we'll say no
When they tell us to leave, we'll stand and scream
I will not leave
You will listen to me
I will not leave
You will listen to me

Hey friends, come to see
All the things that are bothering me
Hey friends, want to know
Why I'm here to take control

When they say go, we'll say no
When they tell us to leave, we'll stand and scream
I will not leave
You will listen to me
I will not leave
You will listen to me

We've all paid our dues
And we handed the power to you
Company man...it's time
It's time we get it back

I will not leave
You will listen to me
I will not leave
You will listen to me
We will not leave
We will not leave

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from Missing Anchor, released October 22, 2012
Lyrics, lead vocals and acoustic guitar by Simeon Peebler. Cello by David Keller. Drums by Andrew Sole. Bass and electric guitar by Christopher Elam. Backing vocals by Shelley Miller. Engineered by Rick Riggs. Mastered by Carl Saff.

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Simeon Peebler Chicago, Illinois

Songwriter Simeon "Simon" Peebler lives in Chicago and he won't stop writing songs.

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