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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2003-04-30 10:20 AM

~*~

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).]

Justbleu
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since 1999-08-31

Posts 3329
Oregon, Originally From Alaska :)

1 posted 2003-04-30 10:24 AM

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

Bill Charles
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since 2000-07-11

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highways, & byways, for now

2 posted 2003-04-30 10:29 AM

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

Earth Angel
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3 posted 2003-04-30 10:38 AM

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!

Earth Angel
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4 posted 2003-04-30 10:42 AM

BC ~

Your having had a similar experience has helped shaped you into the troubador that you are today!

Happy springtime!
EA

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

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Portland, Oregon

5 posted 2003-04-30 10:42 AM

(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

***Shakira***

Earth Angel
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6 posted 2003-04-30 11:13 AM

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

Toerag
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since 1999-07-29

Posts 5622
Ala bam a

7 posted 2003-04-30 11:19 AM

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....

Earth Angel
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8 posted 2003-04-30 11:39 AM

Toe ~

Coming from you, that is quite a compliment! My musical "career" pales in comparison to yours!

Lovin' hugs,
EA

NewEnglandlazurlu
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since 2002-01-04

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9 posted 2003-04-30 02:14 PM

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

Seymour Tabin
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Tamarac Fla

10 posted 2003-04-30 02:20 PM

Earth Angel
You are multi talented, but then I knew Angels are multi talented.

Earth Angel
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11 posted 2003-04-30 02:54 PM

Marti, I'll hop aboard the next train heading for Boston!---with Lulabelle my trusty guitar!

Seeya soon!
Linda Lou

Earth Angel
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12 posted 2003-04-30 02:59 PM

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

Margherita
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13 posted 2003-05-01 06:59 AM

Oh, Linda, this is a beautiful ballad .... made my eyes moist ...
... could just hear the guitar accompanying these touching words.
Love, Margherita

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

14 posted 2003-05-01 07:20 AM

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

Earth Angel
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15 posted 2003-05-01 09:12 AM

Margherita ~

Oh, you are such a softie!--just like me!

Happy Springtime!
Love & Hugs,
Linda

Earth Angel
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16 posted 2003-05-01 09:19 AM

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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