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Hi folks! Wrote this one back in 2000 -- three years before the movie with the same title came out -- along with a good friend of mine. The cut's a little rough but thought some here might enjoy hearing an original trucker's song, lock on to the double nickles (;)), and maybe even comment on the lyrics or, in general. Feel free to download it at at the soundclick link below if 'ya like it. Thanks for lending an ear!  -Dave Lone Star State Of Mind http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=968487Hear more of my songs at myspace: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=968487Lone Star State (Of Mind) <C>2000 D Arthur ASCAP / R Williamson BMI V1 This highway is going nowhere or so it seems to me Double lines are crawling by Will I ever get there? I'm a couple of days off a west coast turnaround and now I'm Kentucky bound So eighteen wheels keep rolling toward that far away town Ch And I can see sweet Amarillo painted on the highway sign And I can see my Julie Lee She's not so hard to find because I'm a thousand miles from Texas in a lone star state of mind V2 It's been such a tiresome haul It's weeks since I've been home But I just keep driving toward her beck and call Cornbinder keep on moving down the road we travel on Tires wail a mournful song in a night that soon will end when I'm back where I belong C2 And I can see sweet Amarillo painted on the highway sign And I can see my Julie Lee She's not so hard to find because I'm a thousand miles from Texas in a lone star state of mind I'm a thousand miles from Texas in a lone star state of mind
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Driftcity, Thanks for posting these lyrics. I was trying to
pin down a couple lines from the download, & this clarified
everything......Good Truckers tune for sure..........Gus
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has this texas gal smiling... great song dave... .love it..glyn
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has this texas gal smiling... great song dave... .love it..glyn
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Driftcity, Thanks for posting these lyrics. I was trying to
pin down a couple lines from the download, & this clarified
everything......Good Truckers tune for sure..........Gus Hey Gus,! Thanks for stopping by and the positive comments. I appreciate 'em good buddy! Hmmm...I thought the words were clearly put forth in the song but obviously not so thanks for bringing that to my attention. And, no problem in posting the lyrics, glad you could use them. Funny how when you listen to your own song sometimes you don't hear it like someone else does. Either that or my ears need a good dustin'!  Take care Gus, yak soon... -Dave
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has this texas gal smiling... great song dave... .love it..glyn Hey Glyn! Thanks for the visit and I'm glad the song made you smile and not throw something at your speakers. Hope your work schedule is getting more humane. lol It's been  ! -Dave
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has this texas gal smiling... great song dave... .love it..glyn Thanks Glyn for the double post which now gives me an open opportunity to bump my own post since it's at the bottom of the well. lol.
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Hey Dave, I don't usually like trucker songs but this one tells a good story and I love the music.
Steve
I'm the only person here who is not unique.
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It's a catchy song, Dave. And it captures the feel of the long haul. I can imagine playing this at 2 in the morning driving east on I-10. Works for me! Scott
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This has an "Eagles" feel to it! Excellent on all counts, my friend! Very enjoyable! When can I sing back up on one of your songs???
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Hey Dave, I don't usually like trucker songs but this one tells a good story and I love the music.
Steve Hey Stevie! Thanks for checking the tune out and glad you like the story and music behind this trucker song. Yak later! -Dave
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This has an "Eagles" feel to it! Excellent on all counts, my friend! Very enjoyable! When can I sing back up on one of your songs??? Why thank you so much pretty Polly! I love the Eagle's music! You just made my day! You can sing any old time you like! Your voice is pretty enough to calm the ravaging seas! Thanks for stopping by and the very kind comments! -Dave
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