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Rounders was an early form of cricket that was played in 16th century England by English children and also by the Irish of the time. In the United States beginning in the 1700’s, Bostonians adopted the game as a diversion from cricket as the city began taking on an Irish flavor. This continued for about the next hundred years. The game was a less formal version of cricket but still only involved two bases. By the 1850’s, rounders became a four “stake” or base game and involved using a round bat instead of the flat cricket bat. The game was known at that time as Townball. By the start of the 20th century, the game evolved basically into what we now know as “baseball,” but the origins of that final name remain unclear.

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So I’ll save this game
And by the way
I thought I’d stick around and play
For the rest of my days
‘Cause I’ve seen Heaven
Disguised as a Cathedral
Built on a Hallowed Yard
‘86 held the promise
Only to break our hearts
How’d one moment
Take my life in its balance?
How’d I fall from so tall?
Whoever makes a great might-have-been?
‘51 or ‘55
Either way I knew I was alive
If we ever do forget this place
Gone’ll be humanity and grace
Me and Say Hey
Someone said we gotta get to L.A.
But I’ll never make that train
All the rain comin’ down on Flatbush today
So I’ll sing my Cardinal song
As the Bishop and the Pope pray
And they maybe sing along
Then I’ll hold history
Next to my heart
And then embrace the ones
Who told him goodbye
Vendar mi alma por amor a mi patria?
No, Pero yo para cambie mi tesoro por
un dia en la Gran Carpa.
“It was an honor to change history with you”
Seems I could have lost my way
Never thought I’s gonna see the Ballet
And the poet out in center stage
Just wrote another page for all time
Maybe I’ll get on today
Maybe you could teach me to play
How’d I ever get so far from Home?
Can’t bear to walk away alone

Copyright © 1998 Jon Charles Fortman (ASCAP) and Kite Creature Music (ASCAP)

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from Gifts and Testaments of Robin Hood Road, released December 16, 2009
Music and Lyrics by Jon Charles Fortman. Copyright © 1998 Jon Charles Fortman. Vocals performed by Kelye Carter. Drums by JCF and Dave Fortman; performed by Dave Fortman. Bass by JCF and Dave Fortman;
performed by Dave Fortman. Lead Guitar Intro performed by JCF; Main written and performed by Jeff Schmeckpeper; Outro written by JCF and Dave Fortman, performed by Dave Fortman. Acoustic Guitar, Rhythm Electric Guitar, Tambourine, Roland XV-88 performed by JCF

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The Antique Harmoniums Fort Worth, Texas

The Antique Harmoniums is the creation of Jon Charles Fortman; our albums are also produced, arranged, orchestrated, and scored by him. They are also recorded in professional studios using top-grade equipment or in our own home recording studio which is also outfitted with pro-grade equipment. Our debut album has been called a "Rock Symphony" by some fans. ... more

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