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Move On Down blues song
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Move On Down blues song |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada 
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Move On Down I'm an ol blues singer, tryin my best to express What's in my heart on frets with scars hopin I guess the rest Did me some time in the big house, caught in a stranger's nest wasn't raised to be no coward but sorry none the less Left my country home long ago now I'm facin middle age Ain't pretendin to be bullet proof or superhero brave But I got issues with the actors on the worldwide stage They never hear my little voice but I always hear their rage (Chorus) Don't wanna be no role model No minister nor Priest Don't wanna preach no drivel Misleadin young or weak But I know they'd help the poor By sharin hordes of wealth Then move'em down to the part of town Where heaven turns to hell. I ain't lookin for sympathy, or a hero's place in stone An I can't forsake the notion every man should pull his own Sometimes I drink and try to think about some place unknown Where preacher guys and senate lies don't rule on lofty thrones Don't claim to be no genius or sacrificial lamb Been in the wrong too many times an crawled back out again But I never lost the reason to help my fellow man After the resentment I still do the best I can. (Bridge) I've never levied taxes Got no mansion on a hill But I get satisfaction Without financial thrills No scams for unsuspecting No lies for those who pray I'm livin with connections To the truth no one can change (Chorus) Don't wanna be no role model No minister nor Priest Don't wanna preach no drivel Misleadin young or weak But I know they'd help the poor By sharin hordes of wealth Then move'em down to the part of town Where heaven turns to hell. true love never looks after it's own interests |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Eh . . . Somebody needs to pick this one up, decide on the royalty and climb to Number 1 . . . ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Excellent ~~ enjoyed, jo |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thanks Jerry, I wish a major artist would pick it up......smile.... I'd buy you lunch for sure. Thanks for the read and the comment. true love never looks after it's own interests |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thanks Jo I appreciate that word very much! Eric true love never looks after it's own interests |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
fine writing...james |
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DaysofView Member
since 2014-04-01
Posts 433Just A Slice Of The Pie |
We're big fans of George Strait and when I read your words a song came to mind called "a fathers love" or something like that. The music came to mind and it seemed to fit your words!You really know how to write songs and you should jump on it before it goes away! Really good means you've got talent! I'll tell George right away!  If I were more than I am, I'd see things differently instead of the same all the time. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thanks James. Drop in anytime for a look. Eric |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thanks Days! Great artist ol George! Liked to tip the bottle quite often but he could put the music together to make a hit. Loved your comment on jumping on the song writing craft. However, at 67 years of age I have been at it for a long long time and some of my songs have reached critical acclaim. However, like millions of song writers out there never made it to a major artists album. Lots of luck needed to break through. I appreciate your kind comments and have a great day! song at my site called Jessie's Day almost picked up by major artist.......close!! Click on following or copy and paste into browser... http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=31974 Eric true love never looks after it's own interests |
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Cari Member Posts 411 Englnand |
I like all music from Mendelssohn to Leadbelly and all the stops in between with the exception of most of today’s pop crap. Screamers who are afraid to open their mouths before the auto-tune is switched on, nice legs but can’t hold a tune in a bucket. Mind you I remember being dumped by a girlfriend for rolling around laughing at her fav tune which happened to be ‘Honey’ One day while I was not at home While she was there and all alone The angels came. He really ought to be serving time for that. Yeah, your songs pretty good mate, I would certainly give it a listen to. Cari. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Cari, I have to agree, the modern techno enhanced garbage out there is ridiculous! "Mendelssohn to Leadbelly" great contrast but the inspiration is recognizable. Not like this staged audio/video garbage that's designed to empty the kid's wallets.....big big market! One of my favourite oxymorons......RAP MUSIC!! Hey, you've opened up a new concept.....Angel Jail...Lock em up! Thanks for the visit and the comments. Eric true love never looks after it's own interests |
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jjote Senior Member
since 2002-12-25
Posts 1088Ontario, Canada |
am not musically inclined (my brother is - the talent in the family stopped there), but I can appreciate and enjoy one. Blues I'd love to listen to when I got the blues - is that why it's so-called. just jumping in to comment but I won't say anything and be over my head...just reading your poem feels a song lurking in me. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Hi JJ, I appreciate your visit and comments. I'm always happy when some writing of mine stirs a song in someone. You might have more music in you than you think.....Just never know. Eric true love never looks after it's own interests |
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