You Had Me at "Cthulhu"

by The Arkham Hillbilly

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This here's what you might call a weird romance western swing song. You know, one of those. Hope it gets you into the mood for some courtin'!

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As I was walkin’ through the woods one bright and sunny day
A woman came right up to me, here’s what I heard her say
She said, “Cthulhu needs you, come with me and don’t ask why”
I looked into her great big eyes and this was my reply

You had me at “Cthulhu”
Don’t need to tell me twice
I’d rather be a volunteer
Than a sacrifice

I’ll do what you need doin’
I’ll be at your command
You had me at “Cthulhu”
With that I took her hand

She led me to a cavern that was dark as any mine
The walls they was a-glowin’ with a weird, unearthly shine
She asked me “Are you ready to abandon your free will?”
The way that I responded, I can hear it even still

You had me at “Cthulhu”
That’s all I need to know
Whatever you are plannin’
I say, let’s have a go

I may look awful nervous
I’m tremblin’ with fright
But you had me at “Cthulhu”
And I hope I’ll be alright

She said some funny words that I did not comprehend
She hollered out “Fhtagn!” and my mind began to bend
She said, “Now we’re united and the Old Ones’ time is nigh!”
I told her, Okee-dokee, as long as I’m your guy

You had me at “Cthulhu”
That’s all I had to hear
We brought on armageddon
But I’ll be with you, my dear

And I will always love you
Though Planet Earth may die
You had me at “Cthulhu”
I’ll never say goodbye

And I will always love you
Though Planet Earth may die
You had me at “Cthulhu”
I’ll never say goodbye

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released June 18, 2021
The Arkham Hillbilly - vocals and acoustic guitar
Martin Wheatley - rhythm guitar, lead guitar, tenor banjo, lap steel
Colonel Hartley - production

Words and music (C) 2021 Darcy Sullivan

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The Arkham Hillbilly London, UK

Straight outta the Miskatonic Valley, I travel the west with my six-string in one hand and the Necronomicon in the other. With my band The Nashville Shamblers, I sing eldritch country songs. Official Member - Grand Ole Ones Opry!

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