Walk Away Rene Don't Run

From a peaceful resting place near the water Rene was a youth born to run from the Acushnet River Run to Boston in 1964 to be wild It was a good time to be young

Walk Away Rene Don't Run

Down to New York Down to be someone Down with Warhol Down with the scene

Walk Away Rene Don't Run

He spoke in poetry He helped people to fame He was loved by many Many loved him back

Walk Away Rene Don't Run

His words were sweet His words were harsh He survived his hardness Without ever becoming too hard

Walk Away Rene Don't Run

The artist aged a gentleman His mind remained a keen 15 He was a runaway at heart They never go home

Walk Away Rene Don't Run

Your friends are close at hand

Walk Away Rene Don't Run

There is no God with a revolver.

Rene Ricard was also involved with the AVATAR, Boston's hippie newspaper.

I have a copy of it somewhere.

Probably stashed with my last jar of Quaaludes.

I didn't know Rene well, but he made me laugh and I love anyone who can tell a good story.

To hear DON'T WALK AWAY RENEE by the Left Banke, please go to the following URL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uqBTzfcIk4