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Hard to Argue
©2004 Corey Parkman

My inner voice says “You think you’d have learned,
After that last Friday night flame left you burned”
Anyway, here I am with these Wranglers pressed
Ostrich boots shined up, and lookin’ my best
See the bar lights shinin’, I’m drawn like a moth
Saturday morning, I’ll consider the cost
Should turn my truck around, go home and hit the sack
But the sign says “Welcome!”
And it’s hard to argue with that

Somethin’ tells me I shouldn’t have come in here
But I might as well sit down and grab a beer
Blonde in the corner’s readin’ me like a book
I oughtta not walk over for a closer look
But she’s got a short skirt and Long Island iced tea
And a big blue neon stare aimed straight at me
Head says I should turn around and never look back
But she’s long and curvy
And it’s hard to argue with that

After the last time, I told myself never again
It’s a constant battle between me and good sense
And more often than not, bad judgement wins

I prob’ly shouldn’t sit down here on this stool
But legs like she’s got have turned better men fools
The dance floor’s empty, she says “Let’s have a spin”
She steps to the jukebox, drops a quarter in
Soon as Conway starts singin’, she’s on me like glue
Her body’s sayin’ things I shouldn’t listen to
I almost say no to the question she asks
But she’s kissin’ my neck
And it’s hard to argue with that

After the last time, I told myself never again
It’s a constant battle between me and good sense
Yeah, and tonight it looks like temptation wins… again

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[This message has been edited by Corey (edited 09-08-2004).]

but the sign says "Welcome"
hard to argue with that! Catchy opening there. Linda

Howdy Corey,

It's hard to argue that this one isn't a whole lot of fun, and quite unique. I can think of several artists who could have a hit with this, given the right music...the first one that comes to mind is Mark Chesnutt, but there is also Travis Tritt or Trace Adkins. Mark's former manager, Danny Young lives here in Centerville and came to Pineyfest. Danny was the guy responsible for getting Tracy Byrd his break. Nice guy to know..though he is into gospel/Christian music these days, he still knows a lotta folks.

Get this one some music fast.
Bobbie

Thanks Linda. Glad you at least enjoyed the first third .

CP

I liked the whole lyric Corey but it was the line that I mentioned that hooked "me" I guess. I'm thinking that in anyone's song that the hook could be most any line for each individual...could that be true? I mention this because there are songs that I read and listen to that certain lines mean more to me than the lines that others might be caught by. Hope what Bobbie recommends pans out for you! Take Care, Linda

Corey,

Now here's one I like a big ole bunch! I really like this structure of using a bridge rather than a chorus and bringing home the message at the end of each verse in lieu of a chorus. That's real nice!

You got a number of real nice lines here. I particularly like "...drawn like a moth...connsider the cost" lines. The "moth" analogy tends be overused, but i think it works real nicely here. Also liked the "big blue neon stare" line a lot.

You are a very good writer who knows how to properly and effectively use a good hook. You always develope your songs without overkill. That's a real nice touch.

Good luck with this puppy.

Alan

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If I were but half as good as Dawg...I'd be twice as good as most.

Thanks Bobbie...for the read and the very kind words. Mark Chesnutt would be nice, but ohhh, Travis Tritt, now you're talking .

CP

Corey, this is so good. Buddy, it's still summer and all but you're getting warmer and warmer and pretty soon something you've written's going to have to ignite. That's the good thing about the law of averages-it STILL could happen. I believe it will.

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Hey Corey

kick ass stuff

interestingly the music could go many ways, slow and sultry, honky tonk, or flat out [naughty word removed] kicking, however it goes, good luck to you!!!!

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Corey, this IS awesome writing!!! When I first glanced... before I started actually reading... I thought "Whew, look at all these WORDS!!" But, it's definately not too wordy, not overdone at all! Way to go, and good luck with it!

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Keeping the faith,

Jen

Hey Linda, I get what you're saying... I was just kidding anyway. Actually, I'm glad you liked those lines in particular... since I decided to go more subtle with the humor there (I toyed with making it say "Sign says Ladies Night - and it's hard to argue with that"), but I figured if the sign just said 'Welcome' it would better display this guy's lack of willpower .

Thanks Alan. I really appreciate the kind words about the lyric and my writing - there's no doubt JPF has been a huge part of my growth as a lyricist. Comments like yours are fuel in this songwriter's tank .

CP

COrey: I Think its an entertaining song that fits well in the current country scene. I like it. Think its strong commercially (as I said before). Now all you need is a good strong melody and some way to keep Toby from stealing this one as well. But what the hell at least he's stealing from the best.

Regards...Paul

Thanks Tricia. The inspirational words are very welcome... and I believe you...

CP

Thanks Ritt. I'm thinking this would work best as a mid-tempo, honky tonkin' sh*t kicker .

Thanks a lot Jen. There really are a lot of words here, ...and maybe a few that could be shaved off yet.. but anyway, I'm glad you liked it.

CP

Hiya Corey!

I heard Trace Adkins singin' it in my head the whole way... Nicely done! Now how do we get him to sing it on an album?

Uncle Chuck

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Thanks Paul. I better erase the lyric off the site now, so TK won't find his next #1 hit .

CP

Hi Corey,

This is a strong hook and you've done a great job developing it! Especially like "big blue neon stare" but it's all good.

No nits at all from me! You just keep getting better! Good luck with this.

Thanks Chuck. There have been some good names mentioned in this thread... Trace is a perfect option. Shame I've got plenty of intentions but no connections .

CP

Hiya Corey,

This is great writing! It puts you right there. ...You're the singer, ...you're feeling what he's singing.

Like I said, ...GREAT WRITING!

(...And It's Hard To Argue With That!)

Stan ;-)

Hey Corey, I been checkin out your lyrics posts. All your stuff is good,but this one really caught my eye. In my opinion, a good strong line can make a song, but this one has several.
Tony

[This message has been edited by TonyW (edited 09-12-2004).]

[This message has been edited by TonyW (edited 09-12-2004).]

Thanks Stan and Tony. You guys are too kind.

CP

I liked this one alot and agree Trace could totally do this justice. Man I would pay to hear him sing the alphabet ( but that's just me) Nice job Tia

Thanks Tia!

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