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by bennash - 06/07/26 09:34 PM
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This tune took its time I found a note in my messages from 3/25/10 saying I had this song idea that morning. Anyway Im thinkin its dang near wrote now so here it is, be brutal, keep it honest Be kind on your assessment of my guitar pickin' since my stroke my right hand doesnt mind all the time... New arrangement Steve surprised me with some added instruments. Thanks Mr. Beiderman!! http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=11426551More than just the Habit Words and Music by Paul Gaines © 2010 V The beam of a corner street lamp lights the litter and despair Mumbling to himself with filthy cloths and messy hair The king of empty sidewalks stands counting up his change Then heads toward the liquor store to try and to ease the pain At one time he thought he had it the American dream The respect of friends and family a success or so it seemed Then it all came unraveled at the bottom of the glass Now he’s asking for spare change from strangers as they pass CHROUS He’s more than just the habit that’s turned his life upside down He lived just like the rest of us before the alcohol came around A prisoner to a craving that has brought him to his knees He’s more than just a habit he could be you or me Instrumental V The morning sun awakes him in the alley he calls home Wondering how he got here stung out and all alone He kicks away the cardboard has a drink and finds his feet People passing by don’t see him he’s just a beggar on the street V He tried attending meetings for a while that worked fine Til the craving over took him and he was drunk one more time Feeling like a hostage whose ransom won’t get paid He know if he keeps drinking it will take him to his grave BRIDGE He died late one evening He just couldn’t hold on He’d planned on getting sober But now that choice is gone CHROUS He’s more than just the habit that’s turned his life upside down He lived just like the rest of us before the alcohol came around A prisoner to a craving that has brought him to his knees He’s more than just a habit he could be you or me For years he tried to shake it but he couldn’t break free He’s more than just the habit he could be you or me Music Out Cheers Paul
Last edited by Paul H. Gaines; 02/08/12 11:26 PM.
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