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Probably anyone who plays the guitar could write this song.... Someone asked if I was actually in Spain in 2003. Actually, 2000. Working on the movie, THE STONE RAFT with George Sluizer, from a book by Jose Saramago. Inspired by something Jenni…
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Gene Eric Mann said

I dig this, and relate -- each of my guitars are convinced I love them more than the others.

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This FaceBook friend of mine posted the first line and I went with it. THE CORNER - G (if capo is at 2 it sounds more like Neil Young.) C D G Am…
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Gene Eric Mann said

These lyrics are brilliant! Great vocal delivery, making the lyrics real. Good music and an excellent mix down and mastering job. Liking the tone of the lead picking.

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This FaceBook friend of mine posted the first line and I went with it. THE CORNER - G (if capo is at 2 it sounds more like Neil Young.) C D G Am…
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Guest said

harbored grudges and tethered hearts...broken glasses and fingers...

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Just a little something I cooked up on my guitar and decided to hum along...
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Guest said

I like it. Sticks in the brain.

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Tracy posted a message which said, "If I could write a song about the way I feel right now, it would be a hit." So I grabbed my guitar and came up with this...
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I like the guitar turn. is there more?

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Randy Brown and I did a little co-write this evening and this is what we came up with... I MISTOOK IT FOR THE MOON Capo @ 2 Key D (Play in C positions) I was coasting across West Texas/Had my top down, it was late at night I caught a coyote…
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Guest said

A story in a story in a story... sort of lullaby-esque

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Probably anyone who plays the guitar could write this song.... Someone asked if I was actually in Spain in 2003. Actually, 2000. Working on the movie, THE STONE RAFT with George Sluizer, from a book by Jose Saramago. Inspired by something Jenni…
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Guest said

What a sweet little argument with a guitar... I like this one too. Catchy tune as well.

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After reading the book: The Immortal Life of Henryetta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. Google HeLa cells and you'll get the whole story. The most famous cell line EVER. RUN HeLa RUN Her name was Henryetta Lacks but she never knew Her family finally…
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Guest said

GREAT STUFF,James!!!!!!! This is definitely my favorite JMT track so far.

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SNOW MAN I'll tell you right now I don't cry You might mistake some sweat for a teardrop in my eye But, I don't cry In spite of what you might be thinking I don't get tired of humble pie (That's not a tear drop in my eye) And don…
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Andrew Russe said

Love the chords on this. Like Gene says - bittersweet.

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WRITER’S BLOCK I went out to the stockyards last night. I don’t get out much but I had an invite. My buddy, Guthrie Kennard was playing. The place was full. The band was tight. Whitney Raquel opened the night And the kids from the 2500 Club…
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Andrew Russe said

Love it.

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SNOW MAN I'll tell you right now I don't cry You might mistake some sweat for a teardrop in my eye But, I don't cry In spite of what you might be thinking I don't get tired of humble pie (That's not a tear drop in my eye) And don…
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Paul Lennon said

Outstanding!

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WRITER’S BLOCK I went out to the stockyards last night. I don’t get out much but I had an invite. My buddy, Guthrie Kennard was playing. The place was full. The band was tight. Whitney Raquel opened the night And the kids from the 2500 Club…
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Gene Eric Mann said

B W A H A H A !!!

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WRITER’S BLOCK I went out to the stockyards last night. I don’t get out much but I had an invite. My buddy, Guthrie Kennard was playing. The place was full. The band was tight. Whitney Raquel opened the night And the kids from the 2500 Club…
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Colleen Dillon said

I can totally picture the places in Fort Worth. I love this song! And the conversations.... awesome chorus! This one is going to be in my head all day.

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SNOW MAN I'll tell you right now I don't cry You might mistake some sweat for a teardrop in my eye But, I don't cry In spite of what you might be thinking I don't get tired of humble pie (That's not a tear drop in my eye) And don…
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Gene Eric Mann said

Sad, but gripping, meaningful lyrics. A good bit of songwriting and a great performance vocally and guitar-wise. Bittersweet.

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VIDEO https://www.facebook.com/reel/629088762494393 https://www.facebook.com/100007692130538/videos/122358790913196/ THE CIRCLE OF NO REGRETS Key C capo @ 5 C F G C C G C If your heart must be broken…
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Gene Eric Mann said

I could have sworn I commented on this before, but maybe I forgot to click "send" -- but, anyway, what I tried to say then and will say now: especially intelligent lyrics!

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WATER I was standing there just pumping gas and pissing on my tire When I dropped my wallet. The situation's dire I got water on my wallet and water on my shoe Standing there at half a tank wondering what to do It's kinda hard to zip…
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Gene Eric Mann said

Bwahaha! What a tale. Damn. Rock on, James.

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WATER I was standing there just pumping gas and pissing on my tire When I dropped my wallet. The situation's dire I got water on my wallet and water on my shoe Standing there at half a tank wondering what to do It's kinda hard to zip…
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kavin. said

oh the humanity.. :0

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For a short clip of of a video of this: https://vimeo.com/214337550/f68cc0c21b This song made me a professional songwriter when George Sluizer, the director of THE VANISHING, put it in the movie by that name. SWEET RAIN Key G G…
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Guest said

Another of my favorites.

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Some people measure things by inches and miles, gallons and quarts and sometimes smiles, but I got a measure that I made up: I measure my orange juice by the "blub, blub, blub.".
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Guest said

Cute

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(C) 2011 Royal T Music. LET IT GO 032011 Key - G I do a lot of walkin' so I find a lot of stuff I fill my pockets up with bolts and nuts Once upon a while I find a diamond in the ruff But mostly dimes and nickels in the ruts…
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I dream a lot of dreams that don't come true...

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