Always remember there was nothing worth sharing like the love that let us share our name

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If I get murdered in the city
Don't go revengin in my name
One person dead from such is plenty
No need to go get locked away

When I leave your arms
The things that I think of
No need to get over long
I'm comin' home

I wonder which brother is better
Which one our parents love the most
I sure did get in lots of trouble
They seem to let the other go

If I get murdered in the city
Go read the letter in my desk
Don't worry with all my belongings
But pay attention to the list

Make sure my sister knows I loved her
Make sure my mother knows the same
Always remember, there was nothing worth sharing
Like the love that let us share our name
Always remember, there was nothing worth sharing
Like the love that let us share our name

Writers: Scott Avett , Timothy Avett

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management

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One of the standout songs from The Avett Brother’s EP “The Second Gleam.”

Scott Avett talks about some hypotheticals in this song. He explains his wishes should he be murdered, as well as wondering which brother is liked more by his parents, him or his brother Seth.

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Release Date

July 22, 2008

Murder in the City Covers

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If I get murdered in the city
Don't go revengin in my name
One person dead from such is plenty
No need to go get locked away

When I leave your arms
The things that I think of
No need to get over long
I'm comin' home

I wonder which brother is better
Which one our parents love the most
I sure did get in lots of trouble
They seem to let the other go

A tear fell from my father's eyes
I wondered what my dad would say
He said I love you and I'm proud of you both
in so many different ways

If I get murdered in the city
Go read the letter in my desk
Don't worry with all my belongings
But pay attention to the list

Make sure my sister knows I loved her
Make sure my mother knows the same
Always remember, there was nothing worth sharing
Like the love that let us share our name
Always remember, there was nothing worth sharing
Like the love that let us share our name

Lyrics submitted by Thrilliam, edited by JLTRVA

Murder In The City Lyrics as written by Timothy Avett Scott Avett

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management

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