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Evergreens
04:19
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Its 9:00 am, it sure don’t feel like August,
a cold wind blowing from the east.
I miss my friends. It’s been forever since I left
my home in the evergreens
The day I left, my path so sure it set itself
but now I’m not sure what it means.
Still each day I rise, hope to start another day
one step closer to my dreams
Should the road I ride lead me to the promised land
or should I end up far from where I want to be
I only hope that when my time comes on judgment day
that judge goes easy on me
Ain’t it nice, another day in paradise?
But is it where I want to be?
I take a good look around,
notice that my guard is down
the price of happiness ain’t free
And should the road I ride lead me to the promised land
or should I end up far from where I want to be
I only hope that when my time comes on judgment day
that judge goes easy on me
Now it’s nearly midnight, early mid September
the red wine has got the best of me
Here I sit again, and I still miss my friends
up there in the evergreens
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2. |
Born again sinner
04:02
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The sun goes down, the stars come up
Another night alone
My memory reminds me
Of a place where I used to go
Those days are gone and tough to see
Through a rear view mirror haze
But things are looking up now
At least I think they are today
In a born again sinner
I’ve been waiting in line
I was once a beginner
Yeah, but then I did some time
I’ve got some scores to settle
Before the deal is done
I’m a born again sinner
But not the only one
I dug down deep to make a stand
But it didn’t turn out my way
Scratched my head looking back
Wondering what I did wrong that day
The wind blew strong but I blew it off
And walked out in the street
tipped my hat and kicked my heels
Never knowing who I might meet
In a born again sinner
I’ve been waiting in line
I was once a beginner
Yeah, but then I did some time
I’ve got some scores to settle
Before the deal is done
I’m a born again sinner
But not the only one
Now the suns come up, the night runs off
To rendezvous with the past
I’ve had a hard time wondering
If anything I do is going to last
The years have gone and nothing’s changed
but to me I’m still the same
I never realized I’d lose when I jumped into this game
I’m a born again sinner
I’ve been waiting in line
I was once a beginner
Yeah, but then I did some time
I’ve got some scores to settle
With people that I’ve known
Yeah I’m a born again sinner
Somebody take me home
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Come gather round you people
And bear witness with me now
For the promises we’ve all been made
only to be let down
Dividing all the people
You spread like a disease
And it’s all brought on by
liars, criminals, beggars and thieves
Some may find it strange
That the winds of change blow division through our streets
And the rise and fall of those we choose
Makes our dissidence complete
They draw their lines and make demands
“give us information Please”
But they’re all brought down by
Liars, criminals, beggars and thieves
(Bridge) And the howling news, in their own view
Gives us the sense that things are sweet
Some will say it’s bad, others that it’s good
It Just depends on who you meet
I’ve been up on high, and down below
And everywhere in between
And it’s all controlled by
Liars, criminals, beggars and thieves
Solo
And when the fight is done, a new one on
You’ve barely got time to breathe
They’ll build you up then rip you down
Unless your roots run deep
They’ll take out your legs, arms behind your back
And when you’re down on your knees
That’s how you know you’ve found the
Liars, Criminals, beggars and thieves
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4. |
Hallelujah
03:38
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Hallelujah the sun is coming
To brighten up my day
Hallelujah the sun is coming
Chase the night away
And Hallelujah the sun brings us closer together
When we might go astray
Hallelujah the sun is coming out today
Hallelujah the rain comes
And washes my pain away
Hallelujah the rain is coming
What more do I have to say
And Hallelujah for sons and daughters and parents (lovers)
Some are gone but some remain
Hallelujah the sun is going to rise again
(BR) As the sun comes up
The shadows get chased away
We get on with our lives
Busy living another day
And when the sun goes down
Bring on those dreams
And I don’t really care what anyone says
Say Hallelujah today
Hallelujah the wind blows
All my troubles away
But that wind aint here forever
So that troubles going to come again
And Hallelujah for getting older
And learning things that keep us sane
And Hallelujah the sun is going to rise again
(BR)
Hallelujah the night is coming
To put an end to the day
Lay my head down, close my eyes
And fumble to pray
Give thanks for the good things I have
And things I let slip away
And I don’t care what anyone says
Say Hallelujah today
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Promised land
03:41
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I remember how it all began
Late nights in a far away land
I remember the night we met
Where we were when you first held my hand
The sweet smell of a warm summer night
I pulled you close and you held me tight
Yes I remember how it all began
On our way to the promised land
I remember all the places we’ve lived
All the way back from when we were kids
The country house down that long dirt road
To city living when we thought we were old
The beach town where we started the band
Then heading home to where it all began
Yeah, I remember all the places we’ve been
On our way to the promised land
On our way to the promised land
Time changes like we both have
The road’s long but it always feels right
Like it does when you’re holding me tight
I don’t remember eve r having a guide
We never failed once as long as we tried
So come with me girl and take my hand
And I’ll take you to the promised land
I remember those late, late nights
Full moons and when the stars were bright
I remember the fog rolling in
Epic lefts when the wind would shift
I remember being flat broke
And how we’d laugh like it was just a joke
I remember the good times we had
On our way to the promised land
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6. |
Last call
02:32
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It’s getting late, and I’ve got to go
But I’ll be coming back this way before you know
Before the night is gone
And the sun comes up
Thanks for taking me in, and making me grin
But I’ve got to move on
Tines slipping away and the night has passed
And I knew just what you were thinking before you asked
But that time has gone
I’ve got miles to go
Thanks for taking me in, the roads calling again
So, I’ve got to move on
I’ve got one more hour to kill
Before I make this bus my home
And I’ve never been a fan
Of spending one more night alone
But it’s getting late, tonight’s been great
Thanks for taking me in, I’d love to do it again
But I’ve got to move on
(Break)
The suns coming up and I’m laying you down
It’s just one more thing that I’ll remember about this town
But I’m out of time, and we’ve had our fun
Thanks for taking me in, I want to do it again
But I’ve got to move on
I’ve got one more hour to kill
Before I hit that road again
You know the Devils got time
And if you don’t mind
For one more round of sin
But it’s getting late, tonight’s been great
Thanks for taking me in, I’d love to do it again
But I’ve got to move on
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