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THE WALK - BLACK HORSE SALOON

James Michael Taylor

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THE WALK

I drove 400 miles that night
East of Dallas to Abilene
And the hopes that I held in my headlights
Were hopes like I’d never seen

She called me from work that afternoon
She said she’d be off about 2 AM
Said it would be nice if I’d come out and we could go for a walk
So, I filled up my gas tank
and headed West…
I arrived about the time she got off work
Walking down this dirt road with ruts in it
Holding hands across
She hopped into the rut behind me

When we got back to her place I got my camera out
I took a picture of her leaning on the car
She smiling. The moon shining golden in her hair…

I drove 400 miles that night
I got back about 6:15
And the hopes that I held in my headlights
Were hopes like I’d never seen

© 2013 Royal T Music

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James Michael Taylor said

Robert White Beautiful Song James Michael Taylor! Like a Ballad! Thanks for Sharing!

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James Michael Taylor said

Jim Farmer I love that you let the quirky idea it's based on never take over your personal/conversational idea, yet you keep that quirky idea alive the entire song. You have a knack for writing very descriptive songs with twists like that.

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James Michael Taylor said

Oh it was my pleasure my talented insightful friend. Brent Wood

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James Michael Taylor said

Love it - Brent Woods

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lux lucis said

I love this song.

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Message She Gave said

This reminds me just a tiny bit of Neil Young, at least some of it. Regardless, It's awesome

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Greg Connor said

I stopped by for another listen this morning. Good song!

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another cultural landslide said

Great tune!

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jip said

Like it James. Like the chordage, and background harmonies.

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JR James said

Smilin all the way thru.

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Nosda Cariad said

A beauty!

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terrysongs said

A good-un James.nicely done

Guest said

Audience demands a country album.. Great song James/Bill

Guest said

Wow! She must be special! Lovely tender song. Surprising and effective chord change in the middle. I think you got back a bit early! Lovely melody James! Bethan

Guest said

Sweet, sweet song, beautiful lyrics.

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Greg Connor said

I feel like I was there with you. I like the modulation when you were in the rut. So . . . . Was it Worth the trip?

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