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ADOBE & BLOOD Thanks to David Kneller for bringing up the subject and creating that phrase: ADOBE & BLOOD I read a lotta stories about a lotta stuff But I tell ya folks, I'll never read enough To block out the memories what…
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"EXCELLENT POINTED SONG RIGHT TO THE HEART OF THE MATTER!" -Don Law

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This is my adaptation of a poem by Rosemarie Kempton. "I always felt that it was fitting that you turned the poem I wrote into a poignant hymn that captured the feeling of loss of a loved one. My words sprang from my attempts to understand…
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That may be the most beautiful thing I ever heard. Breathtaking. Thanks for sharing. - Janet Fawcett

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Her real name isn't Luanne and she was so drunk when this all happened (tho she has a cd with this song on it) she has no idea it's about her. Singing this song always makes me cry... ABOUT LUANNE capo @ 2 in Am Am G F E repeats Luanne…
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It’s an exceptional piece... I like pieces that “bother” and flip a phrase to a point... this one intrigues me.... You must keep writing James!!! Hope to cross paths again soon... Blu (Sharon Walker)

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The lyrics of this song, as they pertain to plot, are my exact memory of the event. I had spoken to the kid maybe a minute before the "action" started about how the pressure of the water was very strong. He was nestled down with his back…
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what awesome lyrics mate! Reminds me of good old Robert Zimmerman... but it also doubles as metaphorical mastery! The boy represents an issue within your community... one for which you are there, and MUST help... but which the community just sits back on, not really seeing the "problem" you are attempting to fix... Powerful stuff, mate. Love it. Mark Brookman

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GHOST TOWN Key C. Capo @ 2 or whatever works for you... C Em F G C I live in a Ghost Town somewhere on the edge of space C Em F G Everything is dusty and everything is in it's place Am Em F G C All the doors hang open and when it rains…
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I ❤️ that song...Kavin Me too. One of his many good ones. JS Savage

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...after reading John Steinbeck's IN DUBIOUS BATTLE and watching the John Ford movie of GRAPES OF WRATH. The opening and closing statements are quotes from the Preacher in the movie. A friend said he wanted to do a video of this track. I…
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Gwyn Henry The Stienbeck excerpt: Especially the 2nd paragraph. My Gawd! I had forgotten how that man could write!!! I had forgotten why he is an icon among American writers,. Touched by the gods. As is your song, In Dubious Battle. It is an opus. imhop. If you had never written another song, just leaving this one would earn you a place in the echelons!! (OK, I'll calm down now.) These two pieces in combination have moved me greatly for their Truth. And so totally relevant today.

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FIREFLIES. capo @ 2 F walk down We (C) spoke of them as (C/B) sweethearts There (Am) in the Southern (F) sky (C) Saturn, just a (G) twinkle, bold (F) Jupiter near (G) by I (Am) guess we didn't (Am/G) notice as they (Am/F)drifted a…
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"Fireflies." has a stellar intro, and then you woot he listener in with your crooning and compelling vocals. I have always loved the topic of fireflies and your hook about chsing fireflies in the htickets of two hearts is Phenomenal. Lots of nostalgia in this one, especiually for the girl next door who played a game with me, a kiss for every firefly i caught for her. But man those bugs were elusive as hell. But when I got a few, I was enthralled by her gentle thank you on my lips. Matthew Blowers III

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SKINNY GIRLS Capo @ 3 in G ...and then he said, I like skinny girls Toothy girls Flat chested girls I like girls with Adam's apples A mouth full of titty And a hand full of ass... A girl with a six pack is my kind of... And then…
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Now "Skinny Girls.' is a riotus collection of just plain fun and some great humor, I was so dissappointed when the track just cut out. But then I unbderstood you were giving folks just a taste. I was actually starting to visualize all the descriptive bean pole girls you were listing. A great bar song for sure, and I can see all the slightly inebriated guys rethinking and checking out all the skinny girls nursing their beers. LOL Matthew Blowers III

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CALIFORNIA Capo @ 4 in C/Am I’m (Am) going back to California A little place in the San (E) Joaquin (Am, stepping down A G F# F E) Where the back pasture builds To Sierra foothills And Kaweah tumbles down cool and clean I’m going back…
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Matthew F. Blowers III I am really liking your song on California, I have a special love for that state. You captured all the reaons I miss it, with your superb storytelling in lyrics and with the smooth harmonies and extremely well played music. It has a catchy beat, and I listened to the very last note.

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I NEVER DREAM I never dream of building bridges. I never dream I’ll build a dam I never dreamed of a cathedral for the mighty God, I Am I never dreamed of founding clinics or make donations to the cause I don’t see my name on statues and…
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So today, for some reason I decided to read the words first.. Just the words. And found it an absolutely beautiful experience. The metaphors you use to describe great and cosmic plans and intentions of great societal achievement, contrasted with the lines that begin with, "BUT I dreamed we met for breakfast".... (the switch and the contrast is very powerful) what a tiny, common human thing: meeting over the sharing of food,. Then followed by, "I dreamed I held your hand"... human touch/connection, as though those two simple things are worth more than all the highest achievements of worldly fame, and material ladders climbed! Which they are. They so are. The rest of the lyrics continue to develop & express that idea beautifully. Then I listened to the sing, and although it is good as a song, For me, the words in themselves stand strong and impactful w/o anything else. Not to contrast them and say one is "better" than the other. Just that sometimes I see lyrics that stand alone, And just saying, these words do that very well. Gwyn Henry

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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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My husband and I enjoyed that song thanks for the lyrics on Facebook.

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WATERMELON WIND Capo @ 3 Key G On a (G) road outside of Brownsboro there’s a (Bm) watermelon stand Dm Dm - E All boarded and bedraggled, fallen signs peak thru the sand Am…
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Amazing song thank you for leaving the lyrics chords and that beautiful piano composition for us.

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FOOD I MY BELLY Capo @ 5 in Em Em) I gotta get some food in my belly (2) Am) My hands are shaking and I'm feeling weak B7) I gotta get some food in my belly I gotta get some food in my belly I'm feeling woozy gotta get off of my feet…
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Glad to see that your spirit was not a victim of the virus.

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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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short and sweet, i like it :)

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IN MY ROOM In my room there's no day and there's no night In my room, just an incandescent light ...hanging from a wire. In my room there's no hot and there's no cold In my room,I'm not young. I'm not old ...hanging from a wire…
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Colleen Dillon said

Eerily simple and powerful

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JOHNNY BROKE AN AXLE 110220 I got revved up on blueberry donut holes and cranked this one out... Johnny broke an axle Broke it like a pencil Oh, no. We need an ambulance at turn three. Johnny broke an axle Broke it like a pencil…
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Good one! Sorry about Johnny. lol

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EVER ONE I NEED TO TALK TO Everyone I need to talk to tonight is gone Some have gone to heaven. Some have gone to hell Ever one I want to talk to tonight is gone
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Isn't that the truth, losing people every day.

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FOOD I MY BELLY Capo @ 5 in Em Em) I gotta get some food in my belly (2) Am) My hands are shaking and I'm feeling weak B7) I gotta get some food in my belly I gotta get some food in my belly I'm feeling woozy gotta get off of my feet…
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Good one, I really like it!

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(I Almost Washed the ) DISHES I almost washed the dishes I almost ran the water Maybe tomorrow Maybe Saturday What does it matter to me I almost washed the dishes.. (C) 2020 Royal T Music
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I think we have all been there, really cute song!

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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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Makes you think.

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