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1. |
The Storyteller
04:23
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LYRICS
When the storyteller comes to town – we’ll be waitin’
When the storyteller comes to town – we’ll be feelin’ fine
Smiles all around – no tears to be found
Everyone we know comes runnin’ – from all around
When the storyteller comes to town – we’ll all be laughin’
He’ll sing us every song that he ever knew
And we all bring our friends – and everyone joins right in
We’ll all be here – doin’ what we love to do
When the storyteller comes to town – we’ll all be grinnin’
When the storyteller comes to town – we’ll raise a cheer
Good times all around – we’ll laugh so hard – we’ll all fall down
Then we’ll jump for joy – when the storyteller comes to town
When the storyteller comes to town – he’ll tell us stories
Fantastic fables – shared from – long ago
Legends – myths – and more – ballads from the old folklore
Heroic tales – from ancient days of yore
When the storyteller comes to town – we’ll all be tremblin’
He’ll tell us scary tales – that we never knew
Monsters all around – our heartbeats poundin’ – up and down
Scary nights a-comin’ – when the storyteller comes to town
When the storyteller comes to town – we’ll all be listenin’
Hangin’ on every word – ‘n tale – he tells
Kings and Queens of old – and with every story told
We’ll make believe – we’re heroes – all around
When the storyteller comes to town – we’ll be rememberin’
Every epic tale – that he ever told
Stories imagined and real – great tall tales – that make us feel
We’re history’s greatest warriors – brave and bold
When the storyteller leaves our town – we’ll be wishin’
Songs and stories – he tells – will never end
But all too soon it’s time – we’ll wish him – a sad goodbye
Until next time – when the storyteller comes again
When the storyteller leaves our town – he’ll be smilin’
We’ll return his waves – with smiles – all around
Then we’ll all wait once again – for our storytellin’ friend
Until next time – when the storyteller comes to town
Now we’re waitin’ once again – for our storytellin’ friend
Until next time – when the storyteller comes to town
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2. |
Santa Rosa Sound
04:01
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LYRICS:
(Spoken): “In the Sonoma Coast region – the legend is still told – of a mysterious rider whose ghost still rides in the California foothills of old Santa Rosa.”
Now, there was a time long ago when freedom would not sound
With liberty an ancient dream but nowhere to be found
‘Til the day Santa Rosa rode into town
Then a call went up across the land, “We’ll set the captives free”
And every woman, child and man who yearned for liberty
Heard the sound – the call of freedom
(Spoken): “From the High Sierra – right on down to the sea”
Oh, Santa Rosa through the darkness ridin’ town to town
Oh, Santa Rosa callin’ out to everyone he found – all around
And they heard the call of Freedom with the Santa Rosa Sound
And the call released the captives they signed a great decree
But vigilance was needed to keep the people free
To this today – (Spoken): “After all these years
It still comes down to you and me”
Oh, Santa Rosa through the darkness ridin’ town to town
Oh, Santa Rosa callin’ out to everyone he found – all around
Come hear the call of Freedom and the Santa Rosa Sound
So ride to tell the people the dream is never gone
Freedom rides in every heart the legend still lives on
And the call – of Santa Rosa
(Spoken): The cause – and the war – are never won
Oh, Santa Rosa through the dark still ridin’ town to town
Oh, Santa Rosa callin’ out to everyone around
Anyone who can still be found
Come hear the call of Freedom
And the Santa Rosa Sound
Oh, Santa Rosa Sound
Ah, Santa Rosa
Ah, Santa Rosa
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3. |
Starin' Down The Barrel
02:58
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LYRICS:
Well, I’m starin’ down the barrel of an opportunity
And what could be the point of this – it’s more than I can see
I’m standin’ here before her Dad – and the whole “Fam-Dam-ily”
Yeah, I’m starin’ down the barrel of an opportunity
Lord, it’s such a sight to see
There’s Cousin Bo and Uncle Fred – and everyone she knows
But they don’t know the half of it – it’s bad enough what they know
She ain’t no spring chicken – no, she ain’t no blushin’ bride
Another 15 minutes I’ll be standin’ by her side
There’s brother Buzz awaitin’ – standin’ there with her old Man
If they “figur” we’ll be in-laws – well, they better think again
The thought of gettin’ hitched to her – could make the angels fear
Lord, I gotta “figur” out a way – to git on outa here
Yeah, I’m starin’ down the barrel of an opportunity
And wonderin’ in a moment – what will become of me
I’m standin’ here – considerin’ – the possibilities
While contemplatin’ options – while they’re starin’ back at me
(Spoken) Yeah, they’re starin’ back at ya, son!
INSTRUMENTAL
My hands stuffed in my pockets – prayin’ for a little change
Then suddenly it hits me – my last chance – to get away
I toss two bits into the air – and two more down the aisle
The next thing her whole family’s scramblin’ – landin’ in a big ‘ol pile
Meanwhile I’m just makin’ – my own way – on out the door
You bet your bottom dollar – they won’t catch me here no more
No more standin’ there before her dad – and the whole Fam-Dam-ily
Yeah, I’m runnin’ from the barrel – towards my opportunity
Yeah, I’m finally clear and free
(Spoken) Yeah, ya better run, son - scedaddle!
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LYRICS:
It was Saturday night the tavern was right
Our favorite game was on
But play was slow the crowd was low
So we turned to head on home
When out of the shadows a stranger stepped
With a can in his hand and a cane
He said, “Boys, don’t settle just for watchin’
Let me show you how to play this game!”
“In the olden days we had different ways
Magic was there in the stands
Batter or Pitcher? Predictions ran wild
The suds flowed fast from the cans
Before each pitch the crowd would twitch
As tempers were startin’ to fly
Fans would record their predictions, son
The thought brings a tear to my eye
“We were playin’ Beer Can Baseball America’s favorite game
Predictin’ every outcome stakin’ our every claim
America’s favorite pastime and all across this land
We were playin’ Beer Can Baseball
A lifetime of fun in a can!
“Will the batter hit safely
And make it to first – will he die on a high ‘strike three’
The score on the field never mattered, son, what mattered
For fans like me was our gift for making predictions
Our fortunes would rise and fall on our skill at predicting
Before the fact the outcome of every pitched ball
“We were playin’ Beer Can Baseball America’s favorite game
Predictin’ every outcome stakin’ our every claim
America’s favorite pastime and all across this land
Original Beer Can Baseball
A lifetime of fun in a can!
“Now all you need’s
A good pair of eyes – and a marker to make your call
Will the pitcher throw that old batter out or will the batter crush the ball
Either way the prediction’s yours there’s tension on every pitch
‘Cause someone’s always wrong or right
And the outcome’s a son-of-a-GUN!”
With that he stepped back in the shadows I never caught his name
But I never forgot his story or how to play the game
“Remember, son, this game’s not played by the players
It’s played by the fans so wherever you go remember the name
A lifetime of fun in a can!”
Now we’re playin’ Beer Can Baseball America’s favorite game
Predictin’ every outcome stakin’ our every claim
America’s favorite pastime now all across this land
We’re playin’ Beer Can Baseball
A lifetime of fun in a can
Original Beer Can Baseball
America’s favorite brand
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"THE MAN WHO FINALLY RETURNED"
LYRICS: TO THE "STORYTELLER" ALBUM VERSION
Originally Re-Recorded In 2009 In Tribute To The
50th Anniversary Of The Kingston Trio's "MTA"
It’s been fifty years or more since we last heard from Charlie
The forgotten man we lost along the way
(“Is it really more than half a century…?”)
But when they finally closed the tracks to fix the Boston subway
Charlie climbed off the MTA (“The Big Dig…!”)
Now he finally returned, yes, he finally returned
After fifty years his fate is learned (“He won’t ride forever…”)
He won’t ride forever ‘neath the streets of Boston
He’s The Man Who Finally Returned
Charlie’s wife ran down to the big front door to greet him
But he noticed right away things had changed (“What the…!”)
Well, his children all were grown he had 14 grand kids
And everything about the place was strange
There were iPhone® apps and iPads® – Xbox® in the game room
Flatscreen with the Blue-Ray® DVD (“GPS…!”)
“Well, with all this high-tech hardware…”
Charlie soon began to wonder
“Whatever will become of me?”
And he finally returned, yes, he finally returned
After fifty years his fate is learned (“He won’t ride forever…”)
He won’t ride forever ‘neath the streets of Boston
He’s The Man Who Finally Returned
It wasn’t long before he hit the talk-show circuit
Charlie’s fame spread far across the land (“On The View…!")
“How can I get adjusted...?” Charlie questioned Joy and Whoopee
“I’m really just a very simple man…!”
INSTRUMENTAL (Applause)
(“Kinda hurts my knuckles…!")
His wife said, “Charlie, what we need is a vacation
In the desert we can have some quiet fun!” (“Some fun…!")
So, she handed him a sandwich as they headed off for Phoenix
But they detoured into Area Fifty-One...! (“Oh, no…!")
In a brilliant flash of light Charlie looked straight up and saw it
“Oh, no!” he cried, “Please don’t take me...!”
But a one-eyed creature grabbed him
Dragged him off into that saucer
Charlie sailed on into history
Where he never returned, no, he never returned
And his fate will be unlearned (“He may fly forever…!")
He may fly forever o’er the skies of Roswell
He’s The Man Who Never Returned
Yes, He’s The Man Who Never Returned (“This just in…!")
He’s The Man Who Never Returned (“According to his wife…!")
At least poor Charlie’s off the MTA...!
(“The man was last seen eating a sandwich…”) (“Mmmm…!”)
(“Eh, too, Roswell...?) (“Oh, no…”)
(“Recalculating! When possible, make a U-Turn…“)
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6. |
Oak Island Quest
02:56
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LYRICS:
Two hundred years ago maybe it was more
This land was met by strangers on her dusty island shore
Deep within the Earth far beneath the sky
They lay their mystery/ies down to this day we don’t know why
Here beneath the sands men without a face
They lay their treasure down then left without a trace
Dug their pit and vanished will we ever know the rest
The mystery’s at the bottom of the Oak Island Quest
Where are the men where have they gone
The mystery who and when that still goes on
Maybe it was silver maybe it was gold
Maybe soon we’ll know the truth before we soon grow old
Or/But maybe just the same the legend’s really so
The ghost of Blackbeard sails the shores
We were never meant to know
Where are the men where have they gone
The mystery who and when that still goes on
Day by day we’re diggin’ – reachin’ deeper down
Some say this earth still holds the truth and the truth may still be found
But others dug before us and vanished with the rest
And took the mystery with them to the Oak Island Quest
Will we ever reached the bottom of the Oak Island Quest
Will Nova Scotia ever know – will any of us ever know
What’s buried at the bottom in that old treasure chest
The answer’s at the bottom still lying at the bottom
Just waiting at the bottom of the oak island quest
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7. |
Up Town
03:34
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LYRICS
Doo doo – doo doo
Doo doo – doo dah – doodin’ dah do
It gets me down – down – down
When you’re messin’ around
I love the sound – sound – sound
When you come back home, baby – lost and found
We got a smooth groove movin’
And I’m tellin’ you, too
You take me – up town – all around
Baby, when the sun goes down
You fill me up – up – up
Oooh, with your lovin’ – my little buttercup
Don’t stop now – we’re just beginnin’
Baby, go to heaven with me
And it’s – ooh – ooh – ooh
And now, I’m tellin’ you, too
You take me – up town – all around
Baby, when the sun goes down
SAX INSTRUMENTAL
You take me – up town – all around
Baby, when the sun goes down
You let me down – down – down
With your foolin’ around
Come on around – round – round
Dress up nice – in your evenin’ gown
Yes, it’s – ooh – ooh – ooh
Baby – now I’m tellin’ you, too
We’re headin’ – up town – all around
Baby, when the sun goes down
Doo doo – doo doo doo – do do
Doo doo – doo doo – doo, yeah
One – two – three – four – five – six – seven
Baby, come to heaven with me
I said – ooh – ooh – ooh, baby
You know where we’re headin’ to
We’re headin’ – up town – all around
Baby, when the sun goes down
Root doo – doo doot doo – do do
Doo doot ‘n – root doo – doot ‘n – doo, yeah
Yeah, yeah – take me home, now
Lovin’ goin’ home with you
You know – why – why – why
I’m feelin’ so good inside
We’re headed – up town – and all around
Baby, when the sun goes down
Doo doot doo – doo doot – doo do
Doo doo – doo doo – yeah (SAX)
Dah doot doo – dat – duh – dah (SAX)
Dat dah – dah – doh – doh – doh
We’re headin’ – up town – all around
Baby, when the sun goes down
Dah dit doo – doo doo
Dit dah – doo
Baby, when the sun goes down
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8. |
Too Late, Baby
02:09
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LYRICS
Too late – been tryin’ to tell you, now
Too late – been meanin’ to say
I said too late – now, it’s finally over
Too late, baby, now – I’m goin’ away
Oh – baby – thought we finally made it
Oooh – baby – we had such a good time
Ohhh – baby – nothin’ lasts forever
Always remember – when you were once mine
The heavenly nights – the times you loved me
The heavenly days – the things you’d do
Don’t you just wish – love could last forever
We had it all once – a love so true
Oh! Too late – it’s finally over
Yeah, it’s too late – so sorry to say
It’s just too late – our love is endin’
Too late, baby – I’m going away
All the heavenly nights – ooohh – the ways you loved me
All the heavenly days – ooohh – the things we’d do
Don’t you just wish – love could last forever
We had it all – a love so true
But it’s too late
Too late
Too late
Too late, baby
BASS VAMP
Too late – now the lovin’s all over, babe
Too late – I just can’t stay
Too late – never saw it comin’
But it’s too late, baby – I’m sailin’ away
Too late – yeah, it’s finally over
Too late – no, I just can’t stay
Too late – thought you’d never hear it
But it’s too late, baby, now – I’m on my way
Yeah, it’s too late – no, you never saw it comin’
But it’s too late, baby – now I’m leavin’ – today
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9. |
Midnight Delta Queen
04:07
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LYRICS
Oh, Yeah! – Oh, Yeah!
Well, they tell it down in The Delta, fellas
Now I’m tellin’ you one last time
Steamin’ on down this lonesome river
I lost this soul of mine
With the full moon on the after deck
But no light – to be seen
I heard the howl of
THE MIDNIGHT DELTA QUEEN
I heard her scream – yeah!
I heard the cry of that evil Delta Queen
Well, I turned around in terror, fellas
And what do you think I found
A crazy Cajun Devil woman
Dancin’ all around
As the night turned deadly silent
I turned to – break away
But she held me with her eyes
As if to say – "You’re gonna pay...!"
And she holds me, still – until this very day
Have you seen – have you seen
THE MIDNIGHT DELTA QUEEN
Oh, Yeah!
She’s comin’ back tonight
To make us pay
Have you seen – have you seen
THE MIDNIGHT DELTA QUEEN
It’s too late, now
I can’t shake her, fellas
She’s leadin’ us straight to Hell
She’ll rise tonight with her moonlight dancin’
Midnight tolls the bell
When the sky turns black in her madness, fellas
She’ll steal our souls away – Yeah!
She’s comin’ back tonight to make us pay
And Lord – we’ll pay
Yeah!
THE MIDNIGHT DELTA NIGHT
Will make us pay
Have you seen – have you seen
THE MIDNIGHT DELTA QUEEN
Oh, Yeah!
Well, have you seen
Well, have you seen
THE MIDNIGHT DELTA QUEEN
Oh, Yeah! – Oh, Yeah!
MIDNIGHT DELTA QUEEN
Comin’ back tonight for me
Comin’ – Yeah!
She’s comin’ back
She’s comin’ on back for me
Yeah!
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10. |
Pocono Honey
03:15
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LYRICS:
She’s my online Honey
My Internet babe
And I know it sounds funny
But tomorrow afternoon her daddy gives her away
And we’re headin’ for the mountains
For our Honeymoon delight
Gonna get to know each other
We’re gonna rock – rock – rock – rock & roll all night
Yeah, we’re really, really gonna rock & roll all night
Pocono Honey – gonna be my girl
Pocono Honey – can’t wait ‘til then
Pocono Honey – come on give me a whirl
Where they’re tellin’ us the Honeymoon will never end
Well, you know we haven’t met – yet
But she sent her pretty pic
Guess I’ll meet her at the alter
Yeah, we’re lovin’ all the mystery and suspense of it
‘Cause we’re headin’ for the mountains
For our Honeymoon delight
Gonna get to know my Honey
We’re gonna rock – rock – rock – rock & roll all night
Yeah, we’re really, really gonna rock & roll tomorrow night
Pocono Honey – gonna be my girl
Pocono Honey – can’t wait ‘til then
Pocono Honey – gonna give me a whirl
Where they’re tellin’ us the Honeymoon will never end
INSTRUMENTAL
‘Cause we’re headin’ for the mountains
For our Honeymoon delight
Gonna get to know my Honey
We’re gonna rock – rock – rock – rock & roll all night
Yeah, we’re really, really gonna rock & roll tomorrow night
Pocono Honey – gonna be my girl
Pocono Honey – can’t wait ‘til then
Pocono Honey – gonna give me a whirl
Where they’re tellin’ us the Honeymoon will never end
Pocono Honey – won’t you be my girl
Pocono Honey – can’t wait ‘til then
Pocono Honey – won’t you give me a whirl
Where they’re tellin’ us the Honeymoon will never end
Pocono Honey – Pocono Honey – Pocono Honey – Pocono Honey
Pocono Honey – Pocono Honey – Pocono Honey
Spendin’ all my money – Pocono Honey
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11. |
I Believe
03:41
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LYRICS:
I believe in Sunday mornings – I believe in moonlit skies
And I believe I can see the hope in a new born baby’s eyes
And I believe this old world’s hurtin’ – but a new day’s dawnin’ bright
I just can’t believe you’re in my arms tonight
I believe in country music – and I believe in rock & roll
And I believe that love can turn a man’s heart into gold
I believe the moment’s magic when you turn and smile so right
I just can’t believe you’re in my arms tonight
I can’t believe – you’re in my arms – I can’t believe – you feel so right
I can’t believe – baby, I just can’t believe
I believe in second chances – I believe The Golden Rule
And I believe what The Good Book says – I believe in me and you
And I believe in all the lessons that our daddies taught were right
I just can’t believe you’re in my arms tonight
And I believe in freedom – I believe I hear the call
And I believe in the power of love – to change things for us all
And I believe in reachin’ out – to change what’s wrong to right
I believe in walkin’ softly – but I believe in standin’ tall
‘Cause I believe that in the end – good wins, after all
And I believe this old world’s turnin’ – but it’s turnin’ out all right
I just can’t believe you’re in my arms tonight
And I believe – I believe
I believe – I believe
Yes, I believe – baby, I still believe
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12. |
Old Man Santa
02:29
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LYRICS:
“Shhh – wait a minute, now!”
“Did you hear that?"
“Hey, quiet!”
“Hey, I think I heard something!”
“Wait a minute! Did you do that?”
Me – and you
Been hidin’ here together since two ("...two in the morning...!")
Just a-waitin’ and a-hopin’
Old Man Santa’s comin’ soon ("...sure hope it’s true...!")
And you – and me
Excited as two brothers could be
Hopin’ Mom and Dad don’t catch us
Hidin’ here behind the tree ("...wonder what we’ll see...!")
Kinda feelin’ sleepy – hard to stay awake
And if we let ‘em catch us – it’s a big mistake!
Old Man Santa – he knows if we’ve been good
Spent all week mostly doin’ what we should
And now you – and me
And Old Man Santa makes three
Can hardly wait to see him smile
When he sees our Christmas tree ("...just wait & see...!")
‘Cause me – and you
We don’t know exactly what he’ll do
Slidin’ down our chimney
Bringin’ toys ‘n presents nice ‘n new ("...for me and you...!")
Think we finally hear him – sleigh bells comin’ near
Old Man Santa with his eight reindeer
Stoppin’ by to see us – hope he knows the way
Bringin’ all our goodies in his big ol’ sleigh
And now you – and me
Gotta get to bed before three
Hope he hasn’t missed us
We’ll check tomorrow morning – then we’ll see
("...we’ll have a ton of toys beneath our tree...!")
‘Cause me – and you
We’re hopin’ that the legend’s really true
Old Man Santa’s bringin’
All his Christmas fun for me and you ("...it must be true...!")
“We gotta get to bed"
"Hope it’s true!"
"Shhh, just wait & see"
"Don’t let ‘em catch us!"
"Hah! Did you hear that? Sleigh bells!"
"Santa’s coming!"
"I’ve been so good!"
"We better get upstairs!"
"Hey, who put that in my stocking?”
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13. |
Front Porch Thing
03:09
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LYRICS:
Just flew in from our “Front Porch Tour”
Playin’ every song we know
From Timbuktu – to Kalamazoo
To Cincinnati, Ohio
“Front Porch” time – sure feels fine
Always good to get home
Kickin’ right back – time to relax
Pick a little “Front Porch” tune
Sure is fine – playin’ in time
Pickin’ out a “Front Porch” tune
Rick kicks off pickin’ country licks
Johnny's on the mandolin
Joey keeps time with his high hat flyin’
Richard just jumps right in
Now everyone knows when we play our shows
They want to hear Alison sing
Sure is fine – pickin’ in time
Play a little “Front Porch Swing”
One more time – sure feels fine
It’s how we do our “FRONT PORCH THING”
INSTRUMENTAL
One more time – sure feels fine
Do a little “FRONT PORCH THING”
“...where to now, Kimbo...?"
"...let's kick it into overdrive...!"
INSTRUMENTAL
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14. |
End Slice
01:35
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LYRICS
When the storyteller leaves our town – he’ll be smilin’
We’ll return his waves – with smiles all around
Then we’ll all wait once again – for our storytellin’ friend
Until next time – when the storyteller comes to town
Now we’re waitin’ once again – for our storytellin’ friend
Until next time – when the storyteller comes to town
THE BAND – LIVE STUDIO TALK
Kimbo: "...I don’t know about the ending there…
...I’m the only guy that…"
Garbled: "...I just quit playin'...!"
Rick: "...are we going to do it all again…?"
Joe: "I…I don’t need to…I just need to…"
Rick: "...I know where my…I have one…
...mine’s going into the last verse…I was silent…"
Joe: "...I just kept playin’…and you got it again
...you felt the same thing…like we did the first time…"
Kimbo: "...da, da, dat, dut dah…!"
Joe: "...I think we’re all right, actually...!"
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