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Born A Poor Boy
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Born A Poor Boy |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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~*~ I was born a poor boy Down by the railroad tracks Everywhere I'd go I'd hear the whistle blow And I won't be goin' back, no, no No, I won't be goin' back I never had no money I was poor all of my days Not a dollar or a dime Nor a nickel was mine But I'm gonna change my ways, mm, mm Yes I'm gonna change my ways Yes I am! Yes I am! Yes I am! One by one, my friends were gone To seek fortune and fame One day I turned around Everyone was gone And I never saw them again, no, no No, I never saw them again I knew I had no future In this God-forsaken town So I grabbed the morning train I head out in the rain And I won't be comin' back, no, no No, I won't be comin' back For years I searched, to find myself But nowhere did I belong New places came and went But I was still Hell-bent To keep a movin' on Movin' on! Movin' on! Movin' on! I finally, made something of me A respectable kind of guy Got a job, a wife and kids No longer on the skids Gonna live life 'til I die, mm, mm Gonna live life 'til I die 'Til I die! 'Til I die! 'Til I die! I was born a poor boy Down by the railroad tracks Everywhere I'd go I'd hear the whistle blow And I never did go back, no, no No, I never did go back No, no! No, no! No, no! ~*~ (Lyrics from one of my songs) [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (04-30-2003 10:33 AM).] |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
I like the lyrical sound of this..... Neat and creative write!!!! Enjoyed!!!! Bridgette  "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Linda - did I ever mention the story of when I left that town? Sounds all to familar, and brought back many, many, memories of a time ago. You tell it well... BC |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Bridgette ~ These are the lyrics to one of the songs that I have written. I thought I'd test the waters and post a few. Some I have changed a bit to make them poetic friendly, but this one I just kept as is. The verses are interspersed with instrumentals (guitar). Thank you for your reply! Have a great day! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
BC ~ Your having had a similar experience has helped shaped you into the troubador that you are today!  Happy springtime! EA |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Oh Linda, this is wonderful, sweet friend, I wish I could hear you sing, though I at least want to always have warm clothes, a warm bed, my guitar and my health, I do think growing up and learning how to enjoy lide without wealth has its advantages, I prefer the country life myself and if I ever became famous for what I do, I'd probably give almost all my money to my family and charities! (kiss on cheek) This is wonderful, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Linda, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton Underneath your clothes, there's an endless story |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah ~ I'd love to hear your angelic voice as well! I love to sing!--it makes my spirit happy! Music, song and laughter--and love! --make the world go 'round!May the air you breathe fill you with song, Linda |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Sounds like an old Folk song fersure sweets...well done...but....what are you now?...A poor transexual gal?......you are a very talented young lady....would love to hear ya play your guitar and sing....good song...good poem.... |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Toe ~ Coming from you, that is quite a compliment! My musical "career" pales in comparison to yours!  Lovin' hugs, EA |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Gosh, you write songs too? How fortunately are you to have all that talent rolled into one person. Great lyrics ... now come to Boston and sing for me.  Hugs and Laughter, Marti |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Earth Angel You are multi talented, but then I knew Angels are multi talented. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Marti, I'll hop aboard the next train heading for Boston!---with Lulabelle my trusty guitar! Seeya soon! Linda Lou |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mr. T. ~ I do so many things that people are always teasing me by asking what I want to be when I grow up! Luvs & hugs, EA |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Oh, Linda, this is a beautiful ballad .... made my eyes moist ... ... could just hear the guitar accompanying these touching words. Love, Margherita |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Howdy Linda Lou  I sure do wish that you and Lulabelle would hop on a plane (or a train) and come on down here to Florida. We'd all be so glad to see and hear you.  I love this, sweet Earthey Angel, and am looking forward to seeing more of your lyrics. Hugs to you,  Ethel |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Margherita ~ Oh, you are such a softie!--just like me! Happy Springtime! Love & Hugs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ethel ~ Your comments were so ding dang sweet and made me want to hop the next train and come see you down there in sunny Florida! Who knows! Maybe our paths will cross some day! Sing and the world sings with you! Lovin' hugs, Linda |
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