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Cannabis Cafe

from Live in Boulder by David Rovics

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A song for the love of cannabis, before it was legalized anywhere in North America. Originally appears on my CD, We Just Want the World (1998).

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I wish I was up in Vancouver
At the Cannabis Cafe
Smoking good old sensemelia
At the beginning of the day

But here I am in New York City
Hiding out in Central Park
Getting kidnapped by the police
Today sometime before dark

Chorus

The judge looked down upon me, frowning
He said, “kid, get on your way
“Just don’t start out your morning
“With espresso and a j”

Chorus

I hitched a ride out to Portland
Caught one up to B.C.
Took a bus over to Hastings Street
To have a bowl with my coffee

Chorus

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from Live in Boulder, released August 3, 2023

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David Rovics Portland, Oregon

Singer/songwriter, writer, podcaster (on Spotify, Substack & Patreon), anarchist, dad, lover of life.

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