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A beggar asked to take my trash
In exchange for my cold hard cash
He asked me about the weather
And where abouts I came
One got shot in Ensley
And one down at the mall
But I get my news from the street boy
So take it at cost
Well I guess I’m back in steel city
Where all they know is the blues
Grey skies are hanging over my head
That Sloss tower gloom
Devil's on my shoulders
Angels workin' overtime
And Lord she must be tired
Tryin' keep this boy alive
I was on the road to nowhere
Forever I assumed
But I turned the corner
Redemption comes from the blue
Well I guess I’m back in steel city
Where all they know is the blues
Grey skies are hanging over my head
That Sloss tower gloom
Grey skies are hanging over my head
That Sloss tower gloom
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Outlaw Julie’s up at Union Station
She always let tha wind lead her way
She’s always down for new sensations
Asked me why we shouldn’t we feel everything
She asked me why shouldn't we feel everything
Conductor runs a little late past schedule
Says he does it so we’re always on time
Plans are made you can break them as usual
Promises are made just to make you a liar
Promises are made just to make you a liar
Don’t trust your neighbor they could be Jesus
Might be the devil so don’t go outside
Don't bring them cake Lord don't ask for no sugar
Would you rather them be dead or alive
Would you rather them be dead or alive
Out and about up in this new age country
Hallowed memories of kids runnin' ‘round
Listen to the story of that outlaw train song
Julie don’t you pay that TV no mind
Julie don’t you pay that TV no mind
Don’t trust your neighbor they could be Jesus
Might be the devil so don’t go outside
Don't bring them cake Lord don't ask for no sugar
Would you rather them be dead or alive
Would you rather them be dead or alive
Would you rather them be dead or alive
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Water’s lookin’ muddy
I’m not seein’ clear
I walk in faith and still fall down
All because of fear
I need a light where I’m goin’
In this cold dark as night
I need a love to be showin’
It’s gonna be alright
Well c’mon
If you wanna take the leap
Hold on
When you dive into the deep
Well c’mon
If you wanna take the leap
Hold on
When you dive into the deep
Hearin’ somethin’ callin’
I can’t resist the sin
No fear of fallin’
Cause once you’re in you’re in
There’s a shadow where I’m walkin’
It's dark and cold as ice
I'm on the road less traveled
I been down more than twice
C’mon
If you wanna take the leap
Hold on
When you dive into the deep
Well c’mon
If you wanna take the leap
Hold on
When you dive into the deep
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Head on down that lonesome road
Out of luck with striking gold
Need a little something for tonight
This bottle's my only sight
It is my salvation no more reparation
And I’ll walk out in the morning light
There’s just some things that you can’t forget
Now I can see what it all means to me
And I think about it all the time
Head on down that road
In hopes of striking gold
And I’ll call you in the morning when it’s sold
Head on down that lonesome road
Out of luck with striking gold
Need a little something for tonight
This bottle's my only sight
It is my salvation no more reparation
And I’ll walk out in the morning light
There’s just some things that you can’t forget
Now I can see what it all means to me
And I think about it all the time
Head on down that road
In hopes of striking gold
And I’ll call you in the morning when it’s sold
And I’ll call you in the morning when it’s sold
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There’s an empty whisky glass sittin' on the table
And I fill it close to the brim
Lately there’s a dark cloud hangin' over head
This rain won’t seem to end
Now the moon is hangin' low like a mirror in the sky
Tonight my eyes are open wide
Must be a gut feelin' the soul never lies
And I should’ve seen it in your eyes
I’m tired of ramblin'
Tired of gamblin'
I’m sick of runnin' around
Give me the rain
Pass me the snow
Get in the van it’s time to go
If there's one thing that I know
Is that the road is never ending
For a man who just wants to go
I'm tired of killin' time
Give me a sign
Light reflects and makes my eyes wide
I’m tired of ramblin'
I'm tired of gamblin'
I’m sick of runnin' around
Give me the rain
Pass me the snow
Get in the van it’s time to go
I’m tired of ramblin'
I'm tired of gamblin'
I’m sick of fuckin' around
Give me the rain
Pass me the snow
Get in the van it’s time to go
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There's a time in our lives where we just won't feel a thing
Cause we're all numb from livin' and tired of feelin' the pain
The voices in my head they echo and it starts to ring
And I woke up too early and I started feelin' lonesome again
I'm gettin' drunk and dirty smokin' weed and I'm gettin' high
These days it's the only thing that's gonna get me by
And if there's a lonely bar room where you can hide
There's a good chance that you're gonna find me inside
I am the sunrise
I am a thousand rays
I ain't got nuthin'
Except the love you gave
I am the sunrise
I am a thousand rays
I ain't got nuthin'
Except the love you gave
There's a time in our lives where we just won't feel a thing
Cause we're all numb from livin' and tired of feelin' the pain
The voices in my head they echo and it starts to ring
And I woke up too early and I started feelin' lonesome again
I am the sunrise
I am a thousand rays
I ain't got nuthin'
Except the love you gave
I am the sunrise
I am a thousand rays
I ain't got nuthin'
Except the love you gave
Except the love you gave
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Tryin' to put on a backspin
I'm volleying with the devil
At least when we’re on the ground man
I'm feelin' much more level
Well my thoughts and my dreams
Seem to be such strange things
Memories will pass
This damn city ain’t built to last
Darkness and light
Seem at war but it’s just a slap fight
Memories will pass
These damn cities ain’t built to last
Man what go on inside
Is One Love and genocide
Tango dance in my head
Producer of the live undead
Darkness and light
Seems at war but it’s just a slap fight
Memories will pass
These damn cities ain’t built to last
Darkness and light
Seem at war but it’s just a slap fight
Memories will pass thank god
This damn city ain’t built to last
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When the fog so thick you can't even see the city
My truck broke down again how many
Days do I have to get it right
How many days have I got it wrong
How many how many how long
When my dog gets sick I say here take my money
Take my girl out and all she says is honey
Do you think that we're gonna get it right
I said maybe but not tonight
Oh honey oh honey do you
Where's my foggy dog when I need him most
My truck broke down lost my job I think I'm gonna ghost
I know I'm in the cross hairs about to be shot down
I need my foggy dog like the water needs the ground
Where's my foggy dog when I need him most
My truck broke down lost my job I think I'm gonna ghost
I know I'm in the cross hairs about to be shot down
I need my foggy dog like the water needs the ground
Hard time movin' to the city
Grandma said boy save your pennies
In case every thing seems to go wrong
Your life is stuck in this old song
Keep goin' keep it goin' no wrong
And boy don't stick your dollars in a thong
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I drove a thousand miles past cities and springs
Went through Drippin' up by Eldorado
Saw a mysterious thing it was snowin' in the desert
And I listen to
José González as I cry
Still balls me up in my tears as I ride
Gaze into the settin' sun
It gets me in the mood
Now I'm on my way to loving you
Now I'm on my way to loving you
I been a spinnin' my wheels for years and years
I found I lost myself in Colorado
The first drink was so nice I saw the moon start to shine
And I listen to
José González as I cry
Still balls me up in my tears as I ride
Gaze into the settin' sun
Gets me in the mood
Now I'm on my way to loving you
Now I'm on my way to loving you
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Well I woke up this mornin' and I was feelin' bad
Said I woke up this mornin' and I was feelin' bad
I tell you what it was the worst case that I've ever had
So I went to the doctor I asked him what was wrong
Said I went to the doctor asked him what was wrong
He told me boy you’ve had a broken heart for way too damn long
And there ain’t nothin' I can do
No there ain’t no cure
That’ll be 250 dollars please
So I went and called my mama asked her what I should do
Sometimes a woman’s love is better than any doctor could do
But that’s before I knew my baby had found someone new
Here’s exactly what I did
Have you ever been sad
Have you ever been blue
Have you ever made lovin' to someone you wish you never knew
Well I have and there’s nothin' I can do
By the time you get done lovin' find somethin' new
Have you ever been blue
Have you ever been sad
Have you ever paid the price for somethin' you wish you never had
Well I have and there’s nothin' I can do
By the time you get done lovin' find somethin' new
Have you ever been sad
Have you ever been blue
Have you ever made lovin' to someone you wish you never knew
Well I have and there’s nothin' I can do
By the time you get done lovin' find somethin' new
Have you ever been blue
Have you ever been sad
Have you ever paid the price for somethin' you wish you never had
Well I have and there’s nothin' I can do
By the time you get done lovin' find somethin' new
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