We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.
/
  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Purchasable with gift card

      $0.75 USD  or more

     

about

Companion Song: 13,760 Feet - My Personal Hole in the Sky
Chapter 28 – Are You a Cardinal?

lyrics

Cardinal Puff - lyrics


What can we do
With a full can of beer
A bunch of our friends
And some time on our hands?

I’ll tell you my story
About the Great Cardinal Puff
Do my finger tapping
And other sacred stuff

So here’s to the Cardinal Puff
For the first time tonight
Watch the choreography
And be sure to get it right

To pass or fail the challenge
We each drink a full beer
Becoming a Cardinal looks easy
But it’s harder than it appears

Are you a Cardinal?
Any time that question’s asked
“You bet your sweet ass I am”
You’d better answer fast

So here’s to the Cardinal Puff
For the second time tonight
My finger tapping looks the same
It’s close, but not quite

To pass or fail the challenge
Put the can to your lips
Everything matters
Even how many sips

Are you a Cardinal?
Any time that question’s asked
“You bet your sweet ass I am”
You’d better answer fast

So here’s to the Cardinal Puff
For the third time tonight
Have you paid attention
Think you can get it right?

Once a Cardinal, always a Cardinal
The table is dry
Now you’ve seen me do it
I dare you to try

credits

from 13​,​760 Feet - My Personal Hole in the Sky, track released September 28, 2013
Words by Mark L Berry
Music by Simon Ashby
Performed by Simon Ashby

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

Literary Companion Songs Missouri

Mark’s an airline pilot with an MFA from Fairfield University, author of a memoir and two novels, contributing editor for Airways magazine, and former managing editor for Mason's Road literary journal. His work has also appeared in numerous magazines, journals, and newspapers. He lives in St. Louis, MO near the big staple in the middle of the USA map. Locals call it: The Arch. ... more

contact / help

Contact Literary Companion Songs

Streaming and
Download help

Report this track or account

If you like Cardinal Puff, you may also like: