Hell's Half Acre

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It's way up in the Black Hills where we come from

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There's a girl and she warned me don't pick up that gun

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By the law of the land

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By the promise that might is right

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She would hold me and cry - don't you go off and fight

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Somebody knocking at my door

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Oh, I been called to war

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Say goodbye to Tobacco Road

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Wear my colors, call my brothers

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And for my country I'll go



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Down on Hell's Half Acre

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Shakin' with fever

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Rumble in the jungle

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Down on Hell's Half Acre



She wrote me a letter and said what have they done

Placed a crown of thorns an this native son

Oh, maybe they're right, but maybe they're wrong

But what can I do, you're not here you're gone



Something in the air is much too quiet

Hear my heartbeat

The storms that rages from within

Three times thunder, blood runs cold

Got this wound on my soul



Down on Hell's Half Acre

Walking on fire

We got trouble in the wasteland

Down on Hell's Half Acre



Back in the land where buffalo roam

Oh is this my home

She said you've changed, you're not the same

Clouds of napalm and the opium

The damage was already done



Down on Hell's Half Acre

Shakin' with fever

Rumble in the jungle

Down on Hell's Half Acre



Down on Hell's Half Acre

Walking on fire

We got trouble in the wasteland

Down on Hell's Half Acre

Hell's Half Acre

Hell's Half Acre stands as a defining track within the expansive catalogue of The Band, capturing the group's signature blend of roots rock and Americana. The recording showcases the ensemble's tight harmonies and intricate instrumental interplay, hallmarks that established their reputation in the late 1960s and early 1970s. As a piece of work, it reflects the group's ability to weave narrative depth into their musical arrangements, often drawing from historical or regional themes. This song contributes significantly to their broader discography, reinforcing their status as influential figures in rock history. The track remains a testament to their collaborative songwriting and distinctive sound, offering listeners a glimpse into the rich musical landscape they helped cultivate during their most prolific era.