I ain't hangin' 'round too long AKA (I'm Leavin' Nashville to the Cowboys)
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lyrics SS music/vocals Ai
To coincide with the release of my second album, "Sid Happens" on SoundCloud and Audius, here's a track that didn't make the cut, maybe the Xmas album!
[intro]
[verse 1]
Did 3 months of open mic's
and 4 weeks of a 1 hour gig
Hoping some A & R dude
Would notice, and make me big
[chorus]
Catchin' the last train, to Chicago
Some things, just turn out wrong
I'm leavin' Nashville, to the cowboys
I ain't hangin', 'round too long
[verse 2]
My roll was comin' down
an' the bills were piling up
I started hidin' from the landlord
Nothin' "runneth" over from my cup
[chorus]
Catchin' the last train, to Chicago
Some things, just turn out wrong
I'm leavin' Nashville, to the cowboys
I ain't hangin', 'round too long
[verse 3]
Gave the club manager my notice
The landlord his back rent
Packed my stuff in a battered backpack
Closed the door, and away I went
[chorus]
Catchin' the last train, to Chicago
Some things, just turn out wrong
I'm leavin' Nashville, to the cowboys
I ain't hangin', 'round too long
[bridge]
Listened to CW stations riding on the train
The rain battered out a melody, I could hear in my head
probably won't, be back this way again
Maybe when I hit the big time, maybe before I'm dead
[chorus]
Catchin' the last train, to Chicago
Some things, just turn out wrong
I'm leavin' Nashville, to the cowboys
I ain't hangin', 'round too long
[outro]
I'm leavin' Nashville, to the cowboys
I ain't hangin', 'round too long
I'm leavin' Nashville, to the cowboys
I ain't hangin', 'round too long
Comments
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That's a good one Sid. Like the story, and the chorus is catchy.
No crits from me.
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I love this song - very catchy. Great lyrics including some very relatable lines such as 'I started hidin' from the landlord'! Yes, I've been there! The recording and vocals are also excellent - good job!
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You have spoken well for all the would be glamorous singer songwriter stars. It's a grueling game with not too many peeks at the light shining through - nicely done.
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Hows the AI boys ? sounds good man , well written
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Great lyrics which sum up the game perfectly. It's funny how we all seem to default to American cities - Nashville, Chicago etc. I do it myself sometimes. It wouldn't be the same if we used the likes of Chipping Sodbury, Cleckheaton, Rotherham, Ramsgate, and the likes. Hmm, now there's an idea..😁
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By the time I get to Cleckheaton, she'll be eatin'
That Chicken Masala left over from last night.
But she'll just hear that tummy go on rumblin.
Run to the loo for a sh..all we just leave it at that.
Sid
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I knew you could do it Sid! Poetry I tell you, poetry!😂
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I love this song - very Townes Van Zandt
On the recording - are you using an auto-tune - if so- would love to know what you are using, we all know I could use it
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Thank you,
I cannot (and never will), claim any credit for the music and vocals, they are Ai generated. I use Ai solely as a tool to carry the lyrics and facilitate the appreciation (or not) of the lyrics. At the top of each lyric sheet you'll find this disclaimer:
"lyrics SS music/vocals Ai"
Apologies for any confusion,
Sid
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Thank you very much.
Why don't you give it a go yourself? You have obviously got an interest in songs and songwriting. Why not post your own lyrics and get some feedback to help you along. If not sure where to start, then pop over to Categories at the top of this page. From there go to Resources/Songwriting Process by RDM, this is a great guide to get started. Some more help from others can be found in Categories/General Discussion/Songwriting Process. Read these, practice a bit and post something you think is interesting. If you're completely new to the process, just say so at the start of your submission and people will respond accordingly.
Good to have you here,
Sid
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Howdy, Stranger!