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Guitar: Nicky V — Nashville, Tennessee Bass: Akin — Nigeria, Africa Drums: Esteban Rotunno — Argentina Slide Guitar: BZ Lewis — Oakland, California Gospel Group: Kola — Africa
Elvis Nash vocals- recorded at Duvatten Sound Kelsville Calif. Written and produced - by Elvis Nash Clear Lake Oaks Calif. Mixed by BZ Lewis — Oakland, California
Verse 1) There’s a burnt-out Chevy rustin’ by the county line weeds An old dog on the porch and unpaid needs Bartender said “Boy, you laugh at the strangest things” I said “That’s what happens when life keeps yankin’ strings” Bossman wore a necktie like a hangman wears a rope Talked in circles ‘bout success while everybody choked Girl said “Where’s your future?” I pointed at the sky Said “If I ever figure life out, that’s the day I die” (Chorus) I died from serious people Stone faces killin’ the room Turnin’ every little joke into a courtroom doom Yeah they sucked the smoke from the jukebox Killed the buzz in every bar I’d rather ride with sinners than saints in fancy cars (Verse 2) Preacher talked redemption like a banker sells debt Meanwhile half the town was drownin’ in regret One guy bragged about money like he’d conquered the moon Then cried in the parking lot two drinks past noon They all wanna fix ya, polish every scar Turn a roadside outlaw into some office park star But the drunks and the dreamers still know somethin’ true A little dark humor’s what gets some people through (Chorus) I died from serious people Cold hearts and coffee breath Every conversation sounded one inch shy of death Yeah they traded all the laughter For opinions and control But the broken and the reckless Still know how to rock and roll (Bridge) So if you catch me smilin’ When the whole thing goes insane It’s ‘cause laughter’s cheaper medicine Than drownin’ in the pain (Final Chorus) I died from serious people But I came back twice as mean With a six-string resurrection and gasoline dreams Yeah life’s too short for stiff suits And people scared to feel Give me dogs, bars, bad jokes And something honest and real I died from serious people That’s the story of my life Laughin’ somewhere past the city limits Under busted neon light The Girl at 7/11 said Do You have a rewards card ? Only in Heaven .
Last edited by bennash; 06/12/2610:54 AM.
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