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.​.​. And Everybody Played

by John W. Adams

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27-17-28 02:28
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I remember birthdays of all my childhood friends Every Rock musician and every band they're in Each and every player on years of Cowboy teams Every Mav and Ranger, and Longhorn, so it seems Ask me for a number, a telephone or door Every date I've ever had and perfume that she wore I can name celebrities and tell you if they're dead But I'll be damned I can't recall a thing that you just said It's not that I don't love you or that I just don't care There's a lifetime of bullshit rolling 'round up there Twenty-seven, seventeen, turn around two-eight Oh, that's just my locker combination I had in seventh grade Zeppelin, Beatles albums, I'll list them first to last Name you every muscle, nerve, and bone a body has If I had two dimes to give you every time you say I'd twenty-seven, seventeen, turn around two-eight Not that I don't love you or that I just don't care There's a lifetime of bullshit rolling 'round up there There's got to be cure for this, please give me one more day Then we'll twenty-seven, seventeen, turn around two-eight I can order beer in tongues that span the entire world Call the pitch that's coming before the baseball's hurled Daily Will Shortz puzzles, I do in ballpoint pen Play that Kevin Bacon game, and never let you win It's not that I don't love you or that I just don't care There's a lifetime of bullshit rolling 'round up there Twenty-seven, seventeen, turn around two-eight Oh, that's just my locker combination I had in seventh grade
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We Were Skating 01:01
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We were skating when the party started There was so much punch, it was hardly guarded So I promised you'd be I'd be right back Then I filled your cup and I got some snacks And when I turned around for more I saw you twisting Crazy out on the floor With your skirt twirled up And your hair no more You were dancing like I'd never seen before I didn't really know what to do So I shimmied right up there next you Then you gave me a look I'd never seen you make Like a demon gardener with a golden rake My hips felt funny in a funny way I embraced the choices I was soon to make And that's the night I became a man Threw my skates in the garbage can
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Deja Vu Deja Vu 03:52
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I don't know where I'm going Only know where I've been Seems I'm looking at shadows Of what I've seen It's true Deja vu I know I've been here before As if I don't care Just a few pounds lighter And a bit more hair It's true Deja vu It's true Deja vu When the Winter's here I play all night When the Summer's hot, it gets me high And if nothing changes, I don't mind It's true Deja vu Making a rhyme to fill in space This is the rhyme and that was its place It's true Deja vu It's true Deja vu When the Winter's here I play all night When the Summer's hot, it gets me high And if nothing changes, I don't mind It's true Deja vu I see myself stuck in mud going nowhere When will it all come through? My fuel light's on and I'm stuck in mud going nowhere My nightmare's coming true Deja vu Deja vu I don't know where I'm going Only know where I've been Seems I'm looking at shadows Of what I've seen It's true
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Cry Myself To Sleep 03:13
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Driving home, a rainy road, a runny nose And our song comes on the radio Suddenly, I can see, you and me, and the places we would go But I guess that doesn't matter anymore You walked our future out the door Walking in, remembering An empty den I throw your photos in the bin Happily, I can see, you and me, and the places we had been But I guess I just don't matter anymore This weight's much greater than before Thought I would try to cry myself to sleep But my mind keeps playing tricks on me I hear the words of my dad and mother I think I better pour another Sit and stare at photographs That caught the times you made me laugh There has to be a call to make There's not much more I'll ever take from you There has to be, another me, so you can see She is fine and finally free Separately, I can see, you and me, and the places we should be But I guess it'll never matter anymore My heart keeps beating even more Thought I would try to cry myself to sleep But my mind keeps playing tricks on me All those words we used to say I think I'll let them slip away and cry I hope you cry yourself to sleep And your mind is full of memories All those words we used to say What I'm gonna do I think I'll let them slip away And cry I hope you sit and cry
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Can't Rub Dirt (On A Broken Heart) 03:08
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I grew up when times were good But sometimes they were bad I got advice the best I could From the man they called my dad We'd play catch or watch TV The best times never last But in the past He wiped a tear from off my cheek Before I even cried He sat down and spun around To look me in the eye Not much to say When he went away But almost when he'd gone He said, "Son" You can't rub dirt on a broken heart No need to try, don't even start Can't walk it off or let it slide Gotta get back on for another ride You gotta suck it up, Buttercup The tough get going when the going gets tough Some work hard and some work smart But you can't rub dirt on a broken heart It's so hard to find the words When you're angry, lost, and now you hurt Not much can be said To put this one to bed And the thought that counts is often never heard You can't rub dirt on a broken heart No need to try, don't even start You gotta let it slide You gotta suck it up, Buttercup The tough get going when the going gets tough Some work hard and some work smart But you can't rub dirt on a broken heart
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Touch-Tone Lover 03:00
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When you come to realize you drank too much cheap beer I'll whisper something stupid like I love you in your ear And making no exceptions I'll talk dirty to your friends Cause talking leads to money in my pocket in the end I'm just a man more like your dad than an actor on TV But you call me and tell me who and I'll say he is me No personal checks, no money orders, CODs, or cash I'm your 2D lover baby push me in your Ask me any questions and I'll tell you horny lies I'm the love The Beatles said that money never buys If you never wanted a man to call your own Here's my 1 900 number, call me on the phone It's really not that difficult but you know it's getting hard And just for your convenience I'll take Visa, Mastercard Just one thing before you start to lifting up your dress If you could kindly give the the number off your dad's AM Express Ask me any questions and I'll tell you horny lies I'm the love The Beatles said that money never buys And if you never wanted a man to call your own Here's my 1 900 number, call me on the phone So if you watch the late show and you see me on the screen Let your fingers do the walking but always keep it clean I'm your 2D lover, babe, I won't leave you depressed Plug me into your receiver and let me do the rest Ask me any questions and I'll tell you horny lies I'm the love The Beatles said that money never buys And if you never wanted a man to call your own Here's my 1 900 number, call me on the phone So if you tip pizza man with more than just your change And if you're into something kinky, wild and pretty strange I'm the one your mama said would never steer you wrong And for your five bucks a minute, babe, I'll last you all night long Ask me any questions and I'll tell you horny lies I'm the love The Beatles said that money never buys And if you never wanted a man to call your own Here's my 1 900 number, call me on the phone Call me on the phone Call me on the phone
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I Want To Dance With You 01:56
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I want to dance with you Can't you see? I really want to spin You on your heels Give you my fancy moves F C Bb A D A D A
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Child's Identity 03:54
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When I am lonely and I'm feeling down You always seem to make me come around I sense your strength and I don't feel afraid Your hope supports me when I'm left betrayed I've stopped to realize just what you mean to me Cause you know just how I feel And you know me inside out And you know just what to say to me You only bought the very best for me I had the gifts of every child's envy I never scored touchdowns or made big plays And even though I rarely earned straights As You always taught me to be proud of who I am You were always by my side Your arms were open wide And I give the very best I can Each day I wake up and admire the sun And pray to live my life as you have done You were always there for me A tribute to your child's identity Each day I wake up and admire the sun And pray to live my life as you have done You were always there for me A tribute to your child's identity Your child's identity Your child's identity Your child's identity

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This is ONE of the TWO albums released together.
This one is the country, lighter, ballad side of the songs.

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released February 11, 2023

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Self-produced multi-instrumentalist from Texas, with musical influences ranging from The Beatles, Jerry Jeff Walker, Sammy Hagar, The Eagles and CCR.

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