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BEAVERS AND WILLOWS Capo @ 5 in C FCG FC FCFG F C G F C Like beavers and willows Bats and mosquitos F) Toad C) frogs and F) flies (G DA DA - E Am G C Algae and oil spills Shovels and coal hills Black holes…
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Talking about listening to "criticism:" A producer who lives down toward Houston called me one evening after he listened to , MY NEW SHORTS and he gave me advise on how I could and should "go ahead and finish," those songs. He had detailed suggestions for every one of them. I listened and thanked him for taking the time to listen and respond. Everything he said was sound advice about how to expand each of the short clips...one thing though, he missed the point of what I was doing. One GETS IT or one DOESN'T GET IT.

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JONAH LIVES UNDER THE BRIDGE Jonah lives under the bridge He's there, up off the ground His world is looking down Bicycles pass him by Children ask parents why Jonah lives under the bridge Jonah lives under the bridge No insurance…
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lsnaples said

Another citizen of Lancaster street?

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When it becomes apparent that the poor inheriting the earth means they become dirt when they die, The Rich Man's Prayer - Em to D I kneel down on a calloused knee Hold my children close to me And I pray The Rich Man's Prayer It's…
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kavin. said

This is amazing. The vocals and instrumentation serve the song perfectly.

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This Jack Hardy song is about one of Kerrvill's favorites. Gone now. Had a weekly song circle and spigetti feast at his apartment in New York for years. I nail his voice at a place or two. I also step a bit across the worshipful attitude line everyone had for him. He and I had an immediate connection. One night I was singing in some east Texas town and he was there, so, he got to hear my song before we lost him. Maybe the fact I was older than him allowed me a certain playfulness.

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When it becomes apparent that the poor inheriting the earth means they become dirt when they die, The Rich Man's Prayer - Em to D I kneel down on a calloused knee Hold my children close to me And I pray The Rich Man's Prayer It's…
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I kneel down on a calloused knee Hold my children close to me And I pray The Rich Man's Prayer It's not one that Jesus spoke That one turned into a joke So I pray The Rich Man's Prayer Not the prayer that Jesus said Not, "This day our daily bread." No, no, I pray The Rich Man's Prayer God only answers The Rich Man's Prayer I kneel down on a calloused knee Hold my children close to me And I pray The Rich Man's Prayer (C) 2011 Royal T Music

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lsnaples said

I had to go look up Jack Hardy, he's one I've missed somehow.

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When it becomes apparent that the poor inheriting the earth means they become dirt when they die, The Rich Man's Prayer - Em to D I kneel down on a calloused knee Hold my children close to me And I pray The Rich Man's Prayer It's…
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Okay, I need words and chords for this one, I like it. It sounds like something I've heard before, but I know I haven't, which is a good thing.

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DADDY MIGHT KNOW Mamma keeps a asking when I a coming home I said, "See ya on your birthday," but what does Mamma know? Mamma's got damintion running round her so Mamma doesn't get it but my daddy might know Mamma's got demintion. You…
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lsnaples said

What's the twanging in the background? Upbeat song about pretty depressing topic.

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"Is one dead baby worth all this sorrow?" "Gotta get outta bed if you're going to make history." Scenes from John Steinbeck's book, IN DUBIOUS BATTLE. "There's something going on out in California and I'd like to know what it is." Preacher…
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lsnaples said

The Great Depression is such fertile ground for songs, such great imagery that never seems to go out of style.

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Of course, this is an old song. My mom would always say, "Jimmy, play The Wild Wood Flower, like Dick Melton used to."
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lsnaples said

Such a great classic

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THE COUCH - key - C https://fb.watch/lIEUn31mBZ/ https://www.facebook.com/100054814402634/videos/2856132984527543/ 1-C 4-F Today we put the couch out by the road 5-G…
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Nola Lloyd Griffiths Wolley A story in a song - loved this ❤️

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HOME (Am D) or (F C) VERSE 1. Where the (G) windmill sings to the mocking bird And the (CM7) prairie wind, without a word (Am) Whispers thru tall (D) grass, I’ll be (G) home (F C G) or (Am D) VERSE 2. Where the butter cups and…
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lsnaples said

My next JMT song to learn. Then Ghost Town

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One night after three month of no rain, as we were driving home from singing at Gringos in Grapevine a splash of water hit the windshield. I said to myself, "Sweet Rain." I went home and wrote the song. It's on the soundtrack of a movie called…
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Great to hear Barbara's voice again. I'm playing this for some colleagues.

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THE COUCH - key - C https://fb.watch/lIEUn31mBZ/ https://www.facebook.com/100054814402634/videos/2856132984527543/ 1-C 4-F Today we put the couch out by the road 5-G…
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Roland Brown That is beautifully done, Jim! Seriously vivid storytelling it with genuine pathos. ❤️ I’m sharing.

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THE COUCH - key - C https://fb.watch/lIEUn31mBZ/ https://www.facebook.com/100054814402634/videos/2856132984527543/ 1-C 4-F Today we put the couch out by the road 5-G…
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Linda Linder I really enjoyed this song. A story song. They are the best. You played and sang it Very nicely. Thank you.

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THE COUCH - key - C https://fb.watch/lIEUn31mBZ/ https://www.facebook.com/100054814402634/videos/2856132984527543/ 1-C 4-F Today we put the couch out by the road 5-G…
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Marion Flowering-Sun Great old couch tribute…old years of memories

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THE COUCH - key - C https://fb.watch/lIEUn31mBZ/ https://www.facebook.com/100054814402634/videos/2856132984527543/ 1-C 4-F Today we put the couch out by the road 5-G…
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Ken McIntyre Love this

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THE COUCH - key - C https://fb.watch/lIEUn31mBZ/ https://www.facebook.com/100054814402634/videos/2856132984527543/ 1-C 4-F Today we put the couch out by the road 5-G…
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Naad Kaur Khalsa OMG...you are way to cute! That was just so adorable and real....laughter and tears all at once

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KAWEAH (says the crow) "Kaweah, Kaweah" There's a place on up the hill Redwood trees are standing still The murmur of the river will invite you Lay your head down on a rock You'll forget about the clock The whisper of the sun will…
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Shawnee Smith Ray James Michael Taylor Beautiful and sad at the same time.

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RECLINER G There's nothing much sadder G Than an old brown recliner F G Waiting by the road in the rain... (C) 2021 Royal T Music
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Chris Harper Love all of the short songs! I think my favorite was The Recliner……..

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