Boy Scout

Send us Fan MailStory Jam is a music and storytelling show that features top storytellers and original songs written for each story. In our 4th episode, we feature Detroit teller Shannon Cason. We'll hear a story from Shannon, then a rocking song written for Shannon's story, followed by a conversation with Shannon and Story Jam producer Stephanie Rogers.   For more information about STORY JAM, please visit our website. BOY SCOUTWhen I grew up in my townSpecial ops and forces were all aroundThey don’t need a reason to convict your ass of treasonThey’re hunting all the bad guys downYou’ll be locked up in jailWith no horse or hiking trail You’ll be struckThere’s no doubt They’ll throw all your pancakes outWhen you’re a boy scout If you leave that neckerchief at homeThey don’t care if you can sail or tie a ropeYou know it’s getting sadderWhen pre-teens are batteredBy the guys from DRAYN-ohYou’ll be locked up in jailWith no horse or hiking trail You’ll be struckThey'll call you outYou're guilty without a doubt They'll draw bloodRip you to shredsTake your virtue and badgesThey've got gunsRacist laws tooThey'll fire at anyone that movesThey’ll throw all your pancakes outWhen you're catching your sea bass or troutThey’re turning on Black brothers againAiming at innocents...And they’ll win (VIOLIN SOLO)You’ll be locked up in jailWith no horse or hiking trail You’ll be struckThey'll call you outYou're guilty without a doubt They'll draw bloodRip you to shredsTake your virtue and badgesThey've got gunsRacist laws tooThey'll fire at anyone that movesYou're a boy scoutYou're a boy scoutA boy scoutIn AmericaCredits:Producer: Stephanie RogersAudio Mix/Production: Danny ShafferTheme music: Craig J SniderVoiceover: Kenny BurroughsStory: Shannon Cason"Boy Scout" music/lyrics by Stephanie RogersBand:Vocals: Stephanie RogersGuitars: Danny ShafferBass: Rafe BradfordDrums: Gerald DowdViolin: Anne HarrisB3 organ: Fred SimonSupport Story Jam by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/storyjampodcast.