1. |
The Ballad of JJ Cale
03:15
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I know you don’t take things for granted
I can tell by the look in your eye
You got so much soul
You got something
Takes a man a lifetime
To find
We like it Mr JJ Cale
When you weep and moan
We like it Mr JJ Cale
When you rock and roll
I know there no strangers in your eye
I can tell by the words in your song
You got so much soul
You got something
Takes a man a lifetime
To know what's going on
Oh we like it Mr JJ Cale
When you weep and moan
We like it Mr JJ Cale
When you rock and roll
Oh we like it Mr JJ Cale
When you weep and moan
We like it Mr JJ Cale
When you hit home
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2. |
The Flame Is Still Alive
03:53
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Oh I’m all gone
For a woman
It’s so plain to see
I’m hanging on
To a thread that’s broken
Like a lifeline
Floating in the sea
Oh I’m in deep
With a woman
I’ve lost all self-control
I have no sense
Of direction
I’m a long way down
The wrong road
But it’s still burning
It’s never ending
And it will never die
I still have
That feeling
And the flame is still alive
Oh I’m in love
With a woman
I cry myself to sleep
Like a fish
Out of water
Looking for a river
To set me free
But it’s still burning
It’s never ending
And it will never die
I still have
That feeling
And the flame is still alive
And the flame will never die
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3. |
Take a Walk with Me
03:33
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Now listen
To what I say
If you’re feeling down
I have a way
To pick you up
And make your day
Bring a little sunshine
Down your way
It’s easy
And it’s free
So take a little walk
With me
I can hold your hand
And show the way
Lead you on
Light your day
You gotta let go
Trust in me
I’ll take you there
Wait and see
It’s easy
And it’s free
So take a little walk
With me
You never know
What you’re gonna find
When you’re out walking
In the back of your mind
If you can
Get away
These walking blues
Will save your day
It’s easy
And it’s free
So take a little walk
With me
Well it’s easy
And it’s free
So take a little walk
With me
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Way down south
A long time ago
Sun went down
On the Alamo
Snakes stop crawling
Wind stood still
Whole town knew
There was gonna be a kill
They were a long way from home
In another man’s war
There was Lancashire blood
On a Texas floor
Mission bells rang
In San Antone
Men came to fight from Mexico
William Travis and his volunteers
Stared death in the face
They had no fear
They were a long way from home
In another man’s war
There was Lancashire blood
On a Texas floor
After seven long days
And seven hard nights
There was nobody left
Stood to fight
So for every star
And every stripe
An Englishman
Gave his life
They were a long way from home
In another man’s war
There was Lancashire blood
On a Texas floor
Way down south
A long time ago
Sun went down
On the Alamo
Way down south
A long time ago
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5. |
Lucky Man
04:55
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I’m a lucky man
I don’t cry
Lord I'm lucky
I don’t cry
Sometimes I wonder how
Some folks survive
I’m a lucky man
I’ve got what I need
Lord I’m lucky
I’ve got what I need
Sometimes I wonder how
Some folks succeed
I've food on the table
A roof on my head
Shoes on my feet
A pillow on my bed
Lord I’m lucky
I have everything I need
Lord I’m lucky
I’ve had an easy life
Lord I’m lucky
I’ve had an easy life
Sometimes I wonder how
Some folks survive
I've food on the table
A roof on my head
Shoes on my feet I got
A pillow on my bed
Lord I’m lucky
I've had an easy life
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6. |
Smoke in the Lanes
03:16
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Everybody wanna fast car
Everybody wanna be a star
Everybody I know but you
Everybody wanna to be a sensation
Be the centre of attraction
Everybody I know but you
You’re a natural woman
Like the wind and the rain
By the light of the fire
And the heat of the flames
She’s a natural woman
She’ll always remain
By the light of the fire
And the smoke in the lanes
Everybody wants everything
Things like a diamond ring
Everybody I know but you
Everybody talks so fast
Everybody wanna kick my ass
Everybody I know but you
You’re a natural woman
Like the wind and the rain
By the light of the fire
And the heat of the flames
She’s a natural woman
She’ll always remain
By the light of the fire
And the smoke in the lanes
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7. |
Doctor Doctor
03:21
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I told my doctor
I can’t breathe
He said sit down son
I’ll tell you what you need
You’ve gotta
Slow down
Take it easy for a while
If you want to stay alive
You gotta
Change your lifestyle
Told my doctor
I’m out of breath
He said sit down son
You need some rest
Slow down
Take it easy for a while
If you want to stay alive
Change your lifestyle
Gotta quit drinking
While you can still stand
You gotta keep walking
Right to the end
You gotta quit smoking
They call it doctor death
You gotta live your life
To the very last breath
Slow down
Take it easy for a while
If you want to stay alive
You gotta
Change your lifestyle
If you wanna stay alive
Change your lifestyle
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8. |
I Dont Care Any More
04:30
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The time has come
To walk away
I’m gonna climb up
To the top of the world
I’m going to roll on
Higher and higher
As the road I ride
twist and turns
Well I don’t care
I’ve heard it all before
I don’t care anymore
I have lived like a king
I’ve lost everything
I don’t care anymore
I’ve crossed many oceans
I’ve burned a bridge or two
Spoke my mind
And I’ve felt a fool
I’ve laughed and I’ve cried
Told the truth and I’ve lied
But I found you
But I don’t care anymore
Well I don’t care
I’ve heard it all before
I don’t care anymore
I’ve lived like a king
I’ve lost everything
I don’t care anymore
Well everybody climbing
To the top of the tree
Stepping on folks
That they don’t wanna see
Big wind blows
And the tree fall down
And everyone back
On level, level ground
Well I don’t care
I’ve heard it all before
I don’t care anymore
I’ve lived like a king
I’ve lost everything
But I don’t care anymore
I’ve crossed many oceans
I’ve burned a bridge or two
Spoke my mind
And I’ve felt a fool
I’ve laughed and I’ve cried
Told the truth and I’ve lied
But I found you
But I don’t care anymore
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We’re all in this together
Every man and boy and child
There’s no use pointing fingers
We’re gonna be here for a while
Let’s all stand up together
And try to get along
By now we should know the difference
Between what is right or wrong
We’ll be all dressed up
With nowhere to go
Like an old dog looking
For a dry bone
We’ll be all dressed up
With nowhere to go
Like an old dog looking
For a dry bone
We’re all in this together
From every walk of life
From my land to your land
You’ll hear the battle cry
Let’s all stand up together
When you hear the call
No mansions or fortunes
Will save you from the fall
We’ll be all dressed up
With nowhere to go
Like an old dog looking
For a dry bone
We’ll be all dressed up
With nowhere to go
Like a poor soul looking
For a dry home
We’ll be all dressed up
With nowhere to go
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10. |
Look at You Now
02:42
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You were there when my heart stopped beating
You sat beside my bed
You put me right when I been wronging
You were always one step ahead
And in our younger days
We’d pass the time away
Finding face in the clouds
And in our younger days
We'd just sit and play
And look at you now
You bailed me out when I was sinking
Drifting like a boat without a sail
You gave me something to believe in
I knew you'd never let me fail
And in our younger days
We’d pass the time away
Finding faces in the clouds
And in our younger days
We'd just sit and play
And look at you now
And look at you now
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Kevin Brown Corsham, UK
Music is my life and has been my driving force since learning the guitar in the early 60’s. Blues and its related genres have been my inspiration. Very proud to present my new album is '6 Strings and a Dream'. I'm always working on new projects and have a Sunday Facebook livestream show featuring my songs and stories. ... more
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