



FoBluCo n. 1). A musical sytle borrowing from the genres of folk, blues, and country. 2). A sound blending the following ingredients: a pinch of back-woods, a smidgen of back-porch, a dash of delta, with sprinkes of twang
FoBluCo n. 1). A musical sytle borrowing from the genres of folk, blues, and country. 2). A sound blending the following ingredients: a pinch of back-woods, a smidgen of back-porch, a dash of delta, with sprinkes of twang
1 ©2007 Christopher J. Younger. All rights reserved
1 ©2007 Christopher J. Younger. All rights reserved
3,4,5,9,11,12 ©2008 Christopher J. Younger. All rights reserved
3,4,5,9,11,12 ©2008 Christopher J. Younger. All rights reserved
2,6,7,10 ©2008 Rob Fedorczyk. All rights reserved
2,6,7,10 ©2008 Rob Fedorczyk. All rights reserved
Recorded & Mastered at Dans House Studio
Recorded & Mastered at Dans House Studio
Mixed by Friends of Tom and Dan McKinney at Dans House Studio
Mixed by Friends of Tom and Dan McKinney at Dans House Studio
Cover Art by Kate Morgan
Cover Art by Kate Morgan
Friends of Tom is:
Friends of Tom is:
Liz Younger: vocals
Liz Younger: vocals
Chris Younger: Guitar, Mandolin
Chris Younger: Guitar, Mandolin
Rob Fedorczyk: Guitar, Slide, Banjo, Pedal Steel
Rob Fedorczyk: Guitar, Slide, Banjo, Pedal Steel
Jim Thompson: Acoustic Upright Bass
Jim Thompson: Acoustic Upright Bass
With our talented special guests:
With our talented special guests:
John Carelli: Tenor (www.johncarelli.com)
John Carelli: Tenor (www.johncarelli.com)
Tom Walz: Harmonica (www.myspace.com/tomwalzragtimeguitar)
Tom Walz: Harmonica (www.myspace.com/tomwalzragtimeguitar)
Jeff White: Drums
Jeff White: Drums
A special thanks to:
A special thanks to:
To our families, friends, and fans who have supported us throughout this project.
To our families, friends, and fans who have supported us throughout this project.
To our special musical guests who added their personal touches that made our songs not only special, but better.
To our special musical guests who added their personal touches that made our songs not only special, but better.
Dan McKinney for his engineering excellence and his guidance, patience, and counseling in the studio.
Dan McKinney for his engineering excellence and his guidance, patience, and counseling in the studio.
Friends of Tom call their CD FoBluCo because this four-piece mixes up folk, blues, and country into their unique Americana mix. Or as the CD notes secondarily define it all: A sound blending the following ingredients: a pinch of back-woods, a smidgen of back-porch, a dash of delta, with sprinkles of twang. And that sounds about right, as this music is miles away from the main road and its cosmopolitan music.
Friends of Tom call their CD FoBluCo because this four-piece mixes up folk, blues, and country into their unique Americana mix. Or as the CD notes secondarily define it all: A sound blending the following ingredients: a pinch of back-woods, a smidgen of back-porch, a dash of delta, with sprinkles of twang. And that sounds about right, as this music is miles away from the main road and its cosmopolitan music.
The best part about this recording is the way the group inserts plenty of great acoustic instrumentation. The Dobro on Broken Memory Blues stands out, as does the mandolin on Tell Me Now and Grateful Ed.
The best part about this recording is the way the group inserts plenty of great acoustic instrumentation. The Dobro on Broken Memory Blues stands out, as does the mandolin on Tell Me Now and Grateful Ed.
Those who dont create firm walls between musical styles (country on this side, rock on that side, for instance) will likely appreciate the way Friends of Tom have created a friendly atmosphere for multiple forms to coexist happily together.
Those who dont create firm walls between musical styles (country on this side, rock on that side, for instance) will likely appreciate the way Friends of Tom have created a friendly atmosphere for multiple forms to coexist happily together.
1). East Coast Woman 3:21 Words & music Christopher J. Younger (BMI)
1). East Coast Woman 3:21 Words & music Christopher J. Younger (BMI)
I estimate that I spent a quarter of my life waiting for my wife. The instructions I gave Liz was to sing this like an arrogant, self-absorbed woman, not that Im implying anything. This one is for you dearJ
I estimate that I spent a quarter of my life waiting for my wife. The instructions I gave Liz was to sing this like an arrogant, self-absorbed woman, not that Im implying anything. This one is for you dearJ
Vocals: Liz Younger
Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin: Chris Younger
Dobro Slide: Rob Fedorczyk
Bass: Jim Thompson
Drums: Jeff White
Vocals: Liz Younger
Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin: Chris Younger
Dobro Slide: Rob Fedorczyk
Bass: Jim Thompson
Drums: Jeff White
2). Broken Memory Blues 4:21 Words & music Rob Fedorczyk
2). Broken Memory Blues 4:21 Words & music Rob Fedorczyk
Dont remember what this song is about.
Dont remember what this song is about.
Vocals: Liz Younger
Acoustic Guitar: Chris Younger
Dobro Slide: Rob Fedorczyk
Bass: Jim Thompson
Drums: Jeff White
Harmonica: Tom Walz
Vocals: Liz Younger
Acoustic Guitar: Chris Younger
Dobro Slide: Rob Fedorczyk
Bass: Jim Thompson
Drums: Jeff White
Harmonica: Tom Walz
3). Just Because 4:10 Words & music Christopher J. Younger (BMI)
3). Just Because 4:10 Words & music Christopher J. Younger (BMI)
A war cry for integrity, decency, change, and good old common sense. Everyone can make a difference.
A war cry for integrity, decency, change, and good old common sense. Everyone can make a difference.
Vocals: Liz Younger
Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin: Chris Younger
Dobro Slide: Rob Fedorczyk
Bass: Jim Thompson
Drums: Jeff White
Vocals: Liz Younger
Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin: Chris Younger
Dobro Slide: Rob Fedorczyk
Bass: Jim Thompson
Drums: Jeff White
4). The Men In My Life 5:04 Words & music Christopher J. Younger ( BMI)
4). The Men In My Life 5:04 Words & music Christopher J. Younger ( BMI)
Ok, this is a musicians song and non-musicians my not get it. I had fun with this one, writing from the perspective of a woman who had a string of bad relationships and then finding her true Love(s).
Ok, this is a musicians song and non-musicians my not get it. I had fun with this one, writing from the perspective of a woman who had a string of bad relationships and then finding her true Love(s).
Vocals: Liz Younger
Acoustic Rhythm and Lead Guitars, Electric Lead Guitar Solos: Chris Younger
Electric Guitar Lead Embellishments: Rob Fedorczyk
Bass: Jim Thompson
Drums: Jeff White
Organ: Dan McKinney
Vocals: Liz Younger
Acoustic Rhythm and Lead Guitars, Electric Lead Guitar Solos: Chris Younger
Electric Guitar Lead Embellishments: Rob Fedorczyk
Bass: Jim Thompson
Drums: Jeff White
Organ: Dan McKinney
5). Tell Me Now 5:00 Words & music Christopher J. Younger (BMI)
5). Tell Me Now 5:00 Words & music Christopher J. Younger (BMI)
A love song is nice. A love song after 22 years of marriage
.priceless.
A love song is nice. A love song after 22 years of marriage .priceless.
Vocals: Liz Younger, Chris Younger
Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin: Chris Younger
Bass: Jim Thompson
Drums, Hammered Dulcimer: Cliff Cole
Vocals: Liz Younger, Chris Younger
Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin: Chris Younger
Bass: Jim Thompson
Drums, Hammered Dulcimer: Cliff Cole
6). "Bear" Bones 4:54 Words & music Rob Fedorczyk
6). "Bear" Bones 4:54 Words & music Rob Fedorczyk
A tune for those who do not subscribe to the theory that the one with the most toys wins. Rob "bears" his sole on this one.
A tune for those who do not subscribe to the theory that the one with the most toys wins. Rob "bears" his sole on this one.
Vocals: Liz Younger
Backup Vocals: Chris Younger
Acoustic Guitar: Chris Younger
Dobro Slide: Rob Fedorczyk
Bass: Jim Thompson
Drums: Jeff White
Harmonica: Tom Walz
Acoustic Piano: Dan McKinney
Vocals: Liz Younger
Backup Vocals: Chris Younger
Acoustic Guitar: Chris Younger
Dobro Slide: Rob Fedorczyk
Bass: Jim Thompson
Drums: Jeff White
Harmonica: Tom Walz
Acoustic Piano: Dan McKinney
7). Grateful Ed 4:43 Words & music Rob Fedorczyk
7). Grateful Ed 4:43 Words & music Rob Fedorczyk
The tale of a fabulized mandolin strumming folklore legend.
The tale of a fabulized mandolin strumming folklore legend.
Vocals: Liz Younger
Mandolin: Chris Younger
Acoustic Guitar: Rob Fedorczyk
Bass: Jim Thompson
Drums: Cliff Cole
Vocals: Liz Younger
Mandolin: Chris Younger
Acoustic Guitar: Rob Fedorczyk
Bass: Jim Thompson
Drums: Cliff Cole
8). House of the Rising Sun 3:36 Traditional, Arranged by Friends of Tom
8). House of the Rising Sun 3:36 Traditional, Arranged by Friends of Tom
Hopefully a fresh spin on a old chestnut. BTW, Dylan didnt write this even though he claimed credit for it.
Hopefully a fresh spin on a old chestnut. BTW, Dylan didnt write this even though he claimed credit for it.
Vocals: Liz Younger
Acoustic Guitar Finger Picking, Mandolin: Chris Younger
Acoustic Guitar, Rhythm & Lead Embellishments: Rob Fedorczyk
Bass: Jim Thompson
Drums: Jeff White
Vocals: Liz Younger
Acoustic Guitar Finger Picking, Mandolin: Chris Younger
Acoustic Guitar, Rhythm & Lead Embellishments: Rob Fedorczyk
Bass: Jim Thompson
Drums: Jeff White
9). Never Said Goodbye 5:01 Words & music Christopher J. Younger (BMI)
9). Never Said Goodbye 5:01 Words & music Christopher J. Younger (BMI)
A good friend made a bad choice, this ones for you Mike.
A good friend made a bad choice, this ones for you Mike.
Vocals: Liz Younger
Backup Vocals: Chris Younger
Operatic Vocal Intro and Bridge Vocal: John Carelli
Acoustic Guitars: Chris Younger
Bass: Jim Thompson
Drums: Jeff White
Vocals: Liz Younger
Backup Vocals: Chris Younger
Operatic Vocal Intro and Bridge Vocal: John Carelli
Acoustic Guitars: Chris Younger
Bass: Jim Thompson
Drums: Jeff White
10). So Well 5:30 Words & music Rob Fedorczyk
10). So Well 5:30 Words & music Rob Fedorczyk
No finer man has ever walked this land, for him God broke the mold. Dedicated to Gene.
No finer man has ever walked this land, for him God broke the mold. Dedicated to Gene.
Vocals: Rob Fedorczyk
Backup Vocal over chorus: Liz Younger
Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin: Chris Younger
Resonator Slide, Pedal Steel, Egg: Rob Fedorczyk
Bass: Jim Thompson
Drums: Cliff Cole
Vocals: Rob Fedorczyk
Backup Vocal over chorus: Liz Younger
Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin: Chris Younger
Resonator Slide, Pedal Steel, Egg: Rob Fedorczyk
Bass: Jim Thompson
Drums: Cliff Cole
11). Would It Be Me 4:35 Words & music Christopher J. Younger (BMI)
11). Would It Be Me 4:35 Words & music Christopher J. Younger (BMI)
The inspiration for this song came from an essay contest in a magazine where the topic was, If you could spend a day with anyone in the world, who would it be and why.
The inspiration for this song came from an essay contest in a magazine where the topic was, If you could spend a day with anyone in the world, who would it be and why.
Vocals: Liz Younger
Acoustic Guitar: Chris Younger
Dobro Slide, Banjo: Rob Fedorczyk
Bass: Jim Thompson
Drums: Jeff White
Vocals: Liz Younger
Acoustic Guitar: Chris Younger
Dobro Slide, Banjo: Rob Fedorczyk
Bass: Jim Thompson
Drums: Jeff White
12). Wait For You 5:19 Words & music Christopher J. Younger (BMI)
12). Wait For You 5:19 Words & music Christopher J. Younger (BMI)
Its a shame bad things happen to good people. For Ellen, in memory of George.
Its a shame bad things happen to good people. For Ellen, in memory of George.
Vocals: Liz Younger
Backup Vocals: Chris Younger
Acoustic Guitar: Chris Younger
Dobro Slide: Rob Fedorczyk
Bass: Jim Thompson
Djembe: Cliff Cole
Harmonica: Tom Walz
Vocals: Liz Younger
Backup Vocals: Chris Younger
Acoustic Guitar: Chris Younger
Dobro Slide: Rob Fedorczyk
Bass: Jim Thompson
Djembe: Cliff Cole
Harmonica: Tom Walz
East Coast Woman
Well Ill bring home the bacon, and cook your gourmet meals
Ill wash your dirty laundry, and ask you how ya feel,
Ill shower you with love and let you know youre mine,
Just dont expect me to ever be on time
CHORUS
Now everyone is crazy, counting minutes like their gold
I get a little distracted, at least thats what Im told
No disrespect intended, when I get there youre all mine
Im just an East Coast Woman, living in central time
Lead
The whole world has a problem with my life dont you agree
Why cant you just wait for me, Ill get there eventually,
I try to be punctual, and all that it has shown,
Hell I cant help it if Im livin in a different time zone.
Bridge
Vocal Improvisation
You seem to have a problem with my always running late
I cant help it, If I cant keep a date,
You know that Ill get there, most likely when you finish but
How can I help it if my hour has 90 minutes.
Chorus
Outro
I'm hear...............
Broken Memory Blues
Broken Memory Blues
Your brains supposed to be, a memory location,
A recall machine, full on information,
Ande when you're young, I guess that's the way it is.
Your brains supposed to be, a memory location,
A recall machine, full on information,
Ande when you're young, I guess that's the way it is.
But as the years pass by, brain cells melt away,
It comes with age, at least thats what they say,
But Im tellin you now, its reality.
But as the years pass by, brain cells melt away,
It comes with age, at least thats what they say,
But Im tellin you now, its reality.
CHORUS:
CHORUS:
Cuz I
got the broken memory blues
You might not approve, but its my excuse
excuse to keep forgettin
Its why I cant remember, the day of the week,
Sometimes I get so tongue-tied, I c-c-c-cant even speak
Cuz I
got the broken memory blues
Cuz I got the broken memory blues
You might not approve, but its my excuse excuse to keep forgettin
Its why I cant remember, the day of the week,
Sometimes I get so tongue-tied, I c-c-c-cant even speak
Cuz I got the broken memory blues
I walk into a room, firmly on a mission,
Start spinnin round in circles, I lose my ammunition,
Cuz I cant remember, what I came to look for
I bumped into a fellow, we had a little chat,
We talked a half an hour, he knew me like old hat,
Then afterwards Im thinkin, Who the hell was that?
I walk into a room, firmly on a mission,
Start spinnin round in circles, I lose my ammunition,
Cuz I cant remember, what I came to look for
I bumped into a fellow, we had a little chat,
We talked a half an hour, he knew me like old hat,
Then afterwards Im thinkin, Who the hell was that?
CHORUS:
CHORUS:
LEAD
LEAD
My forgetters getting better, my recollector is broke,
My overlooker is on fire, my reminders up in smoke,
You might think its funny, but I say it aint no joke.
So its the lifestyle I live, not like I have an option,
No chances of improvement, whats done cannot be undone,
And if you dont get it, youre time will surely come
My forgetters getting better, my recollector is broke,
My overlooker is on fire, my reminders up in smoke,
You might think its funny, but I say it aint no joke.
So its the lifestyle I live, not like I have an option,
No chances of improvement, whats done cannot be undone,
And if you dont get it, youre time will surely come
CHORUS
CHORUS
So when we meet from time to time, please try and have compassion,
I really think forgetin is gettin quite in fashion
So join in my journey nothing left to loose
Cuz I
got the broken memory blues
So when we meet from time to time, please try and have compassion,
I really think forgetin is gettin quite in fashion
So join in my journey nothing left to loose
Cuz I got the broken memory blues
Just Because
Just Because
Just because you pay the rent
Salute the flag, or are the president
Just because you are a celebrity, Drive a Prius, or give to charity,
It doesnt mean youre a good person,
It doesnt mean youve got something to say.
Just because you pay the rent
Salute the flag, or are the president
Just because you are a celebrity, Drive a Prius, or give to charity,
It doesnt mean youre a good person,
It doesnt mean youve got something to say.
Just because youre educated,
and can understand what Niche stated,
Just because youre on T.V. or wrote a book, or won a Grammy,
It doesnt mean youre a good person,
It doesnt mean youve got something to say
Just because youre educated,
and can understand what Niche stated,
Just because youre on T.V. or wrote a book, or won a Grammy,
It doesnt mean youre a good person,
It doesnt mean youve got something to say
Where have all the good people gone,
Heroes few, morals none,
Why cant we all just get along,
Just Because, Just because
Where have all the good people gone,
Heroes few, morals none,
Why cant we all just get along,
Just Because, Just because
When I look up Id like to see,
Decent people with integrity,
Instead I see corruption and shame,
With no solutions, only blame.
When I look up Id like to see,
Decent people with integrity,
Instead I see corruption and shame,
With no solutions, only blame.
Lead
Lead
Just because you go to church, and pay the piper and support the troops,
Just because youre an MVP, and play the best that best can be,
It doesnt mean youre a good person,
It doesnt mean youve got something to say.
Just because you go to church, and pay the piper and support the troops,
Just because youre an MVP, and play the best that best can be,
It doesnt mean youre a good person,
It doesnt mean youve got something to say.
Where have all the good people gone,
Searching hard and finding none,
Why are manners and morals done,
Just Because, Just Because,
Where have all the good people gone,
Searching hard and finding none,
Why are manners and morals done,
Just Because, Just Because,
When I look up All I see,
Is a world filled with hypocrisy
Lets all fight for a change,
With solutions, and no blame.
When I look up All I see,
Is a world filled with hypocrisy
Lets all fight for a change,
With solutions, and no blame.
Just Because
..
Just Because ..
The Men in My Life
The Men in My Life
The men in my life are the best men in the world,
They never give me trouble, and are always respectful,
Always treat me like a queen, and boy do they like to play
The men in my life are the best men in the world,
They never give me trouble, and are always respectful,
Always treat me like a queen, and boy do they like to play
Mr. Martin, hes a classic indeed,
Keeps getting better with age, and I think you will agree,
He stands a head above the rest, with a reputation thats guaranteed.
Mr. Martin, hes a classic indeed,
Keeps getting better with age, and I think you will agree,
He stands a head above the rest, with a reputation thats guaranteed.
Mr. Fender, hes not out to impress,
A legend for sure, His look and feel surely suggest
Hes the master of casters, His Telly and Strat are the best.
Mr. Fender, hes not out to impress,
A legend for sure, His look and feel surely suggest
Hes the master of casters, His Telly and Strat are the best.
Lead
Lead
The men in my life, no they dont cheat on me
Theyre not obsessed with sports, or other bad T.V.
Forget the Viagra, theyre always ready for me.
The men in my life, no they dont cheat on me
Theyre not obsessed with sports, or other bad T.V.
Forget the Viagra, theyre always ready for me.
Mr. Taylor is sure coming into his own,
Hes sweet and bright, with a smooth and consistent tone,
Hes a little reserved but his reputation sure has grown
Mr. Taylor is sure coming into his own,
Hes sweet and bright, with a smooth and consistent tone,
Hes a little reserved but his reputation sure has grown
Mr Gibson is surely a treat,
His Les Paul Deluxe and Standard surely cant be beat
When he pulls out his Custom, makes my knees go weak.
Mr Gibson is surely a treat,
His Les Paul Deluxe and Standard surely cant be beat
When he pulls out his Custom, makes my knees go weak.
Lead
Lead
The men in my life are the best men near and far,
They dont talk trash and they treat me like a star,
Theyre always there for me, Yeah - theyre my favorite guitars.
Theyre always there for me, Yeah - theyre my favorite guitars.
The men in my life are the best men near and far,
They dont talk trash and they treat me like a star,
Theyre always there for me, Yeah - theyre my favorite guitars.
Theyre always there for me, Yeah - theyre my favorite guitars.
Tell Me Now
Tell Me Now
Tell me now what I want to hear
Tell me you love me, without any fear
Because I know,
That its true,
Tell me now, Tell me now, I love you
Tell me now what I want to hear
Tell me you love me, without any fear
Because I know,
That its true,
Tell me now, Tell me now, I love you
Tell me now youll care for me
From today to eternity
Because I know,
That its true,
Tell me now, Tell me now, I love you
Tell me now youll care for me
From today to eternity
Because I know,
That its true,
Tell me now, Tell me now, I love you
Chorus
Chorus
Show me now that youre here to stay
Touch me now in you own special way
Tell me now what you want to say,
Because tomorrow will soon be yesterday
Show me now that youre here to stay
Touch me now in you own special way
Tell me now what you want to say,
Because tomorrow will soon be yesterday
One look in, into your eyes
Reveals the truth, no disguise
Because I know,
That its true,
Show me now, Show me now, I love you
One look in, into your eyes
Reveals the truth, no disguise
Because I know,
That its true,
Show me now, Show me now, I love you
Catch me now Im falling for you
One more kiss and it will prove
What I know,
That its true,
Catch me now, Catch me now, I love you
Catch me now Im falling for you
One more kiss and it will prove
What I know,
That its true,
Catch me now, Catch me now, I love you
CHORUS
CHORUS
Should we be together
Will it last forever
Only time will tell
Nows the time To set sail
Should we be together
Will it last forever
Only time will tell
Nows the time To set sail
CHORUS
CHORUS
Bear Bones
Bear Bones
Im sitting all alone, on a Saturday night, watchin a TV show,
A couple cold beers a pizza pie, but I aint got no place to go,
Well I think about life and the way it is now,
and the way that its always been,
Yes I think Im headed, back to bear bones again,
Yes I think Im goin back to bear bones again,
Im sitting all alone, on a Saturday night, watchin a TV show,
A couple cold beers a pizza pie, but I aint got no place to go,
Well I think about life and the way it is now,
and the way that its always been,
Yes I think Im headed, back to bear bones again,
Yes I think Im goin back to bear bones again,
CHORUS:
CHORUS:
Now everybody tells me theres lotsa ways to be,
Beds of roses and laps of luxury,
But that doesnt seem to give me a thrill, And I dont think it ever will,
So no more useless tips, dont give me no advice,
On how to race the rats and come up with a win,
Cuz I think Im headed back to bear bones again,
Yes I think Im goin back to bear bones again.
Now everybody tells me theres lotsa ways to be,
Beds of roses and laps of luxury,
But that doesnt seem to give me a thrill, And I dont think it ever will,
So no more useless tips, dont give me no advice,
On how to race the rats and come up with a win,
Cuz I think Im headed back to bear bones again,
Yes I think Im goin back to bear bones again.
Dont need no fancy clothes, dont need a mansion home,
Dont need a flashy, speedy set of wheels,
Just a tee shirt and jeans, a hole in the wall,
and an operating automobile,
But when I get weak, and need to scratch that itch,
I know just where to go to sin that sin,
And I think Im headed, back to bear bones again,
Yes I think Im goin back to bear bones again,
Dont need no fancy clothes, dont need a mansion home,
Dont need a flashy, speedy set of wheels,
Just a tee shirt and jeans, a hole in the wall,
and an operating automobile,
But when I get weak, and need to scratch that itch,
I know just where to go to sin that sin,
And I think Im headed, back to bear bones again,
Yes I think Im goin back to bear bones again,
CHORUS:
CHORUS:
LEAD
LEAD
So when lifes expectations are gettin kinda high,
And its getting tuff to keep up with the jones,
And when you walk down the street, and all the people you see,
Look like a bunch of baby-boomin clones,
Well its the world not you, thats way off base,
and Ill share the perfect medicine,
I think you need to head back to bear bones again,
I think you need to head back to bear bones again,
I think you need to head back to bear bones again,
Yes I think you should go back to bear bones again,
So when lifes expectations are gettin kinda high,
And its getting tuff to keep up with the jones,
And when you walk down the street, and all the people you see,
Look like a bunch of baby-boomin clones,
Well its the world not you, thats way off base,
and Ill share the perfect medicine,
I think you need to head back to bear bones again,
I think you need to head back to bear bones again,
I think you need to head back to bear bones again,
Yes I think you should go back to bear bones again,
Grateful Ed
Grateful Ed
Well it was nineteen thirty eight, or maybe thirty nine,
I have a hard time rememberin
When Bill Monroe was at the Grand Opry
Strummin on his mandolin
Well it was nineteen thirty eight, or maybe thirty nine,
I have a hard time rememberin
When Bill Monroe was at the Grand Opry
Strummin on his mandolin
Right around then, in Knoxville Tanasie
Was a fella called Grateful Ed
He was blind since birth, but he could pick that thing,
Better than Bill ever did
Right around then, in Knoxville Tanasie
Was a fella called Grateful Ed
He was blind since birth, but he could pick that thing,
Better than Bill ever did
Chorus:
Pick me a tune Ed, Strum me a song, a Dixieland melody
Cuz there aint no finer mandolin player
That anyone could see
So pick it again just one more time, Pick it again for me
Chorus:
Pick me a tune Ed, Strum me a song, a Dixieland melody
Cuz there aint no finer mandolin player
That anyone could see
So pick it again just one more time, Pick it again for me
Just as sure as the sun would rise
Bill would grab his mandolin
And start each day with a mando revilee
So the Town's day could begin,
Just as sure as the sun would rise
Bill would grab his mandolin
And start each day with a mando revilee
So the Town's day could begin,
Mens and wimmens and Children too
Would gather up to hear him Play
Rag after rag and reel after reel
They be singin and dancin all day
Mens and wimmens and Children too
Would gather up to hear him Play
Rag after rag and reel after reel
They be singin and dancin all day
Chorus:
Chorus:
Mandolin Lead:
Mandolin Lead:
Well Ed liked his whiskey and his thunderbird wine
Be sippin it all day long
But once lubed up and feelin fine
He couldnt play no wrong
Well Time rolled on and years passed by
Ed Lived the life he knew
As he got old his number came up
But the legend of his playin only grew
Well Ed liked his whiskey and his thunderbird wine
Be sippin it all day long
But once lubed up and feelin fine
He couldnt play no wrong
Well Time rolled on and years passed by
Ed Lived the life he knew
As he got old his number came up
But the legend of his playin only grew
Chorus:
Chorus:
Pick me a tune Ed, Strum me a song,
Play me a melody
Well the very last song that he ever played
Was will the circle be unbroken
Pick me a tune Ed, Strum me a song,
Play me a melody
Well the very last song that he ever played
Was will the circle be unbroken
Never Said Goodbye
Never Said Goodbye
Packed your bags with a, trip in mind
Running is the easy way,
Not thinking bout, who you left behind
The hard thing is to stay
Packed your bags with a, trip in mind
Running is the easy way,
Not thinking bout, who you left behind
The hard thing is to stay
Left in a hurry, Destination unknown,
Course was charted and the winds that blown,
May have cleared the, Problems in your way,
Left too soon, Shouldve prayed
Left in a hurry, Destination unknown,
Course was charted and the winds that blown,
May have cleared the, Problems in your way,
Left too soon, Shouldve prayed
CHORUS
Leave us wondering asking why,
Could we have changed your mind if we tried,
Should we hate you or should we cry,
For never saying goodbye,
Never said goodbye
CHORUS
Leave us wondering asking why,
Could we have changed your mind if we tried,
Should we hate you or should we cry,
For never saying goodbye,
Never said goodbye
Would a phone call, Have made a difference,
Would a visit have turned back time,
Would we all be, At a party,
Instead of a fun--eral line,
Would a phone call, Have made a difference,
Would a visit have turned back time,
Would we all be, At a party,
Instead of a fun--eral line,
CHORUS
CHORUS
BRIDGE
Is it the anger within,
That fuels decisions, not understood
Is it the silence of sadness,
That deafens reason and judgement
Does anybody, really know anyone
BRIDGE
Is it the anger within,
That fuels decisions, not understood
Is it the silence of sadness,
That deafens reason and judgement
Does anybody, really know anyone
CHORUS
CHORUS
CHORUS
CHORUS
Never said goodbye
Never said goodbye
Never said goodbye
Never said goodbye
So Well
So Well
Verse1:
His life had been tuff, and he learned soon enough,
itd never be very easy,
Hes had the blues, and hes paid his dues,
nothins ever for free
Hurdles and snags, sometimes really a drag,
hardship, hes had his fill
a journey bestowed, with forks in the road,
each step would be uphill
Verse1:
His life had been tuff, and he learned soon enough,
itd never be very easy,
Hes had the blues, and hes paid his dues,
nothins ever for free
Hurdles and snags, sometimes really a drag,
hardship, hes had his fill
a journey bestowed, with forks in the road,
each step would be uphill
Verse2:
He came to this land, at his fathers command,
to live the american dream,
He had a plan, to be a happy man,
yes thats the way it seemed
He found a spouse, and a suburban house,
four kids, what else could there be?
but a lesson to learn is how fast things can turn,
in life theres no guarantee
Verse2:
He came to this land, at his fathers command,
to live the american dream,
He had a plan, to be a happy man,
yes thats the way it seemed
He found a spouse, and a suburban house,
four kids, what else could there be?
but a lesson to learn is how fast things can turn,
in life theres no guarantee
Chorus:
and he paces the floor, And he walks thru the halls,
rethinking times from the past,
each year passes on, yet another is gone,
they fly by so fast
but he reflects without guilt, on the life that hes built,
now its easy to tell,
in his heart so sincere, it becomes perfectly clear,
that hes done it all so well,
yes hes done it all so well
Chorus:
and he paces the floor, And he walks thru the halls,
rethinking times from the past,
each year passes on, yet another is gone,
they fly by so fast
but he reflects without guilt, on the life that hes built,
now its easy to tell,
in his heart so sincere, it becomes perfectly clear,
that hes done it all so well,
yes hes done it all so well
Lead
Lead
Verse3:
His wife said goodbye, she found another guy,
time to pack up and go,
His choices were few, it was time to start anew,
but where, he did not know
It all seemed so obsurd, was this what he deserved,
after working his fingers to the bone?
his family broke, its all up in smoke,
gotta live his life all alone
Verse3:
His wife said goodbye, she found another guy,
time to pack up and go,
His choices were few, it was time to start anew,
but where, he did not know
It all seemed so obsurd, was this what he deserved,
after working his fingers to the bone?
his family broke, its all up in smoke,
gotta live his life all alone
Verse4:
But theres a part of this man, maybe hard to understand,
its found deep down in his soul,
You can knock him off track, you can try to push him back,
but hell never lose control
Hes got God up above, and his childrens love, a clear conscience,
and a heart of gold
No finer man, will ever walk this land,
for him God broke the mold
Verse4:
But theres a part of this man, maybe hard to understand,
its found deep down in his soul,
You can knock him off track, you can try to push him back,
but hell never lose control
Hes got God up above, and his childrens love, a clear conscience,
and a heart of gold
No finer man, will ever walk this land,
for him God broke the mold
Chorus:
Chorus:
Chorus:
Chorus:
Would It Be Me
Would It Be Me
If you had 24 hours, Yeah, just a single day
To spend with anyone, here or gone
What would you do and what would you say
If you had 24 hours, Yeah, just a single day
To spend with anyone, here or gone
What would you do and what would you say
Who would it be, who would it be now,
Who would it be, would it be me
Who would it be, who would it be now,
Who would it be, would it be me
Would you have the courage, To face your past,
Could you ask any question, Or would you be afraid to ask,
Would you have the courage, To face your past,
Could you ask any question, Or would you be afraid to ask,
CHORUS:
Who would it be, who would it be now,
Who would it be, would it be me,
Who would it be, who would it be now,
Who would it be, would it be me,
CHORUS:
Who would it be, who would it be now,
Who would it be, would it be me,
Who would it be, who would it be now,
Who would it be, would it be me,
BRIDGE:
Would it be your mother, your father,
Your spouse or your lover,
A world leader, mother teresa,
Your god or your own demons,
Someone who shaped history, Or would it be me,
BRIDGE:
Would it be your mother, your father,
Your spouse or your lover,
A world leader, mother teresa,
Your god or your own demons,
Someone who shaped history, Or would it be me,
Lead:
Lead:
Would you relive a memory, or make a new one,
Would you talk on endlessly, or hold hands and walk in the sun
Would you relive a memory, or make a new one,
Would you talk on endlessly, or hold hands and walk in the sun
CHORUS
CHORUS
Did you say what you wanted to say, are you satisfied,
Or, are you longing for more, go in peace and live your life
Did you say what you wanted to say, are you satisfied,
Or, are you longing for more, go in peace and live your life
CHORUS
CHORUS
Wait Wait for You
Wait Wait for You
No one said life was fair,
Good job, nice house, not a care
Then it happened,
Struck like lightning, um hm
Bright lights, Dark Nights, Never the same again.
No one said life was fair,
Good job, nice house, not a care
Then it happened,
Struck like lightning, um hm
Bright lights, Dark Nights, Never the same again.
Friends they come, Friends they go,
Treat you different, They dont know
How that look in, In their eyes show, um hm
Better you than me, Sorry I need to go
Friends they come, Friends they go,
Treat you different, They dont know
How that look in, In their eyes show, um hm
Better you than me, Sorry I need to go
Chorus
Let me live, Let me die
Free my soul to ride that Harley, In the sky,
Dont you worry, Dont you cry
Ill wait for you, To finish our dreams in style
Chorus
Let me live, Let me die
Free my soul to ride that Harley, In the sky,
Dont you worry, Dont you cry
Ill wait for you, To finish our dreams in style
You cant always get what you want,
You dont always want what you have,
You can try, But will find, um hm,
Every straight line, Will eventually wind
You cant always get what you want,
You dont always want what you have,
You can try, But will find, um hm,
Every straight line, Will eventually wind
CHORUS
CHORUS
Bridge
Hold my hand I am scared,
Know when Im going, dont know where
Thinking of you as I stare,
At a life without you
Bridge
Hold my hand I am scared,
Know when Im going, dont know where
Thinking of you as I stare,
At a life without you
Lead Break
Lead Break
Its hardest for those left behind,
To look deep and to find,
A way to carry on,
Without guilt from those beyond um hm,
Gone but never, Never for-got-ten.
Its hardest for those left behind,
To look deep and to find,
A way to carry on,
Without guilt from those beyond um hm,
Gone but never, Never for-got-ten.
Chorus
Chorus
Ill wait for you, To finish our dreams in,
Ill wait for you, To finish our dreams in style
Ill wait for you, To finish our dreams in,
Ill wait for you, To finish our dreams in style
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