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Barry — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:31:39 +0000

I just recently finished this one up, it's been in my head for years. I'm curious to know if anyone thinks I am in danger of breaking copyright laws by using some lines from his songs in this tribute.

https://www.reverbnation.com/barrywilliams/song/34813541-coe-barry-williams

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Music and vocals by AI

He came up through the outlaw years.

Hid his smile behind a beard.

The ink that deeply stained his skin,

Told who he was and where he'd been.

He spent his life on the road, searching for his soul.

He lost it in Nashville, found it in Austin, sold it in New Mexico

He could bend them strings,

Sing about some things,

Made you feel like you were there.

Couldn’t bring himself,

Not to be himself,

and never cut his hair

Waylon, Willie, Kris and Cash

All burned but didn't crash

While he played the honky Tonks

if that ain't country, I'll kiss your ass

He could bend them strings

Sing about some things

Made you feel like you were there

But David Allen Coe my friends

Would never cut his hair.

Played Panheads Forever

Took a ride with a stranger

Made you feel like - you were there

Stayed true to his roots

Right down to his boots

And sang his own brand of the blues

Tribute — The Songwriters Forum

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