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Greatful Days

by Mike Lacey

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Time To Play 03:09
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Time To Play copyright 2019 Near the end of a long hard week A little fun's the reward I seek Steady sweat dripping from my brow But ain't nothing gonna stop me now When day is done, I'm outta here To meet my buddies for a burger and beer Country jukebox, t-shirt and jeans Birds of a feather, blowing off steam Chorus In a World that tries to beat you down It's good to kick back, have a couple of rounds Make your money grinding through each day But when the workweek's over, it's time to play Short harp solo <2 measures> Born and raised in a one light town Broke and bored, started looking around Found the city that fit my plan Brought me here to the promised land Made some friends, didn't take me long We're like Brothers, yeah the bond is strong Work like dogs til the week is done Then reap the spoils stirring up some fun Chorus Solo (guitar/sax) <4 measures> Refrain (modulate up to G) Look forward to my weekend pass Wish they didn't seem to go so fast Monday morn it starts over again Til Friday night, when the party begins Modulate back to A Now it's 3 AM, still out on the floor Dancing with a girl I never knew before Band is smoking, things are going right Luck is smiling my way tonight Chorus - When the workweek's over . . it's time to play x2
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Feels Like Home 02:58
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Feels Like Home copyright 2019 Open road before me, five hundred miles to go Driving with the light of the moon Know my baby's waiting, but gotta take it slow When you're hauling oversize, ain't getting nowhere soon Chorus Always been a gypsy, answered just to me Content to wander on my own But when I met her something 'bout it struck me differently Found the place that feels like home When I was a young boy, I felt the urge to roam A spirit running wild and free Liked the sound of 18 wheelers, diesel pheromones Born to be a highwayman, calling out to me Chorus (looking out for me)- solo (B - E - B, B - E - F# - B) Refrain A-B, A-E-F# Started with a longing, I never felt before Loved to put the hammer down, but wanted something more Meeting her my heart was like when water hits a seed Got something growing deep inside After years of solitude, found just what I need Got the best of both worlds, my soul is satisfied Chorus 2 Used to be a gypsy, but something changed in me Lost the need to be alone She lifted up my spirit, got me thinking differently Next to her it feels like home
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I'm Alright 03:39
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) I'm Alright copyright 2019 I was walking on a ledge, but I didn't know it Had a problem going on inside, but nothing to show it (kick in) Was an ordinary day, just roaming about When something hit, almost took me out Bridge Pulse was shakin' in a deadly dance, that rarely gives you a second chance Chorus All the World turned into night Woke up feeling like I'd been in a fight Familiar smiles were a welcome sight Got some scars but I'm alright D-F-G-A x2 Don't remember much, like being in an undertow Did my spirit go over and back, I don't know Didn't see the light, but I didn't see no flames When I came to, most of my World had changed Bridge 2 (Angels gave me a second chance) - Chorus Solo (G-Bflat-C-D) x4 Refrain Since it ain't time yet to meet my fate Raising hell in heaven's gonna have to wait (D-F-G-A x2 (muted) Knew we had this kind of blight, in the family tree But I never woulda thought my heart could turn on me (kick in) Learned nature's gonna do what it's gonna do If that doesn't make you stop and think, something's wrong with you Bridge 2 - Chorus - 3 - Now every dawn is a welcome sight 4 - I'm a lucky guy, to be alright
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Soul Repair 03:06
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Soul Repair copyright 2019 Woke up today, was on the floor A room I'd never seen before Too old to do this anymore But here I am again There's empty bottles on the sill A hole that I can't seem to fill If whiskey can't hope something will Or maybe nothing can Chorus Tryin' to escape behind my eyelids When sleep arrives I find some shelter there Where I don't have to think of things that I did Or how to fix a soul that needs repair Run off more girls than I recall Start off strong, then comes the fall To where I hardly care at all Done before we start I wanna break my losing streak Of love affairs that last a week So I'll keep searching til I meet The keeper of my heart Chorus Refrain Refrain F#-E-D-E-A, F#-E-D-E Start another job today All started years ago, I was too young to know Even though it's lousy pay What to do when things were going wrong Took the offer anyway I couldn't handle pain, shut down for staying sane With credit cards maxed out Feeling like there's nowhere I belong Trying to get up off my knees But ain't no easy remedies Erasing poison memories That fill a mind with doubt Chorus - Repeat chorus (some comfort, Gonna try to change some things that I did, Workin' on a soul)
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Sitting Here 04:19
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Sittin’ Here Copyright 2019 All I want is us to be together Known lots of other girls, but none compare When you left to go explore a bigger city Said you're coming home after your adventure there Chorus So I’m sittin’ here, with a tall cold beer, and I'm thinkin’ ‘bout you Still hangin' ‘round our old hometown, got plenty to do I'm stayin’ strong, holdin' on and hope you are too Yeah, I’m sittin’ here, waitin' here, for a dream to come true Meanwhile, life just keeps on movin’ My friends tell me I’m crazy not to see That you probably don’t remember that I’m waiting And it's doubtful you'll be comin’ back to me Chorus Bridge Hate city traffic, fighting crowds F# People there are rude and loud B Our little town fits perfectly E To live and raise a family B A 'Round here it's peaceful and relaxing Hear crickets singing nodding off in bed Wonder where you are, and what you're doing, And if you really meant the things you said Chorus
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You Never Know 03:10
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You Never Know copyright 2019 I was leaving the bar Looking around When I saw your smile, And sat back down Perched up on a stool Ordered a beer Toasted luck Seeing you here Pre Chorus It's the kinda night makes me wanna roam Too restless to sit at home Ain't in the mood for being alone And here we are, so good so far Chorus Got a pocketful of money and plenty of time Enough to leave our worries behind So sit awhile, have some wine You never know what we might find Short solo - harp - 1 bar (E riff - G - A - E riff) Likin' what you're wearing And the way you walk Felt so familiar When we started to talk Don't know where it's going Nothing guaranteed But ain't afraid to follow Where this might lead PreChorus/Chorus 2 (Tell your stories, I'll tell mine) - Solo (Sax - 2 bars) Temperature's rising I'm a puppet on a string Honey, say the word I'll do anything Let's share our secrets, Do moonshine shots Laugh and make the most Of the time we've got Prechorus - Chorus 2 -
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Little Man 03:18
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Little Man Mike Lacey 2019 Oh little man, the day that I first held you in my arms Swore that I'd watch over you, shelter you from harm And like your Mom before you, a miracle to me The closest to the hand of God a man could ever be Bridge As you explore and wander, whether near or far I'll always be beside you, no matter where you are Chorus Chase your dreams, my Little Man, forever; be good to others every chance you can If something gets you down, remember I'm around, for helping out in case you need a hand Growing up is harder than it was awhile ago Life will test and tempt you, there's so much more to know Take your time and think about the choices that you make Good will come if you work hard and learn from your mistakes Bridge- Chorus I look at you amazed at just how quickly years have passed Try to keep things simple in a world that moves so fast Savor every moment, don't wish time away Have yourself some fun making the best of every day Bridge-Chorus ( call me if you ever need a hand)
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Serpent's Eyes 02:47
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Serpent's Eyes Copyright 2019 Another week is dragging on Never used to feel so long Every night I kneel and pray Get me through another day Short harp solo Barely making what I need With bills and kids to feed And politicians on TV Got the nerve to lecture me Bridge Now up is down, day is night Bad is good, wrong is right Chorus (I Can't Abide) All the naked lies " How they moralize " But I ain't surprised Lookin' into those serpent's eyes Don't care how much they spend Buying votes, rewarding friends Laws affecting me and you Don't apply to things they do Bridge - Chorus - Refrain Refrain Disagree, they call you names Pick your pocket while they shake your hand When things go wrong, they shift the blame Masquerade as the common man They make the rules, control the game But live like Kings and Queens Hell-bent on keeping things the same Private jets and limousines Bridge - Chorus (line 3/4) (I can't abide) evil on the rise, Won't let those fools control my life
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Billie 02:57
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Billie copyright 2019 Billie, since you been gone, I think of things you said to me Sorry that I took 'em wrong, fired back so angrily (Kick in) Billie, since you left town, wonderin' what you're doing now Swear I'm gonna find a way to make it up to you somehow Chorus Billie if I had the chance to start again you know I would Tryin' to be a better man, I'd take it all back if I could solo (harp) A-G-D-A x2 Billie, taking the blame was always hard for me to do But realize my stubbornness cost me a lot, including you Chorus 2nd solo (sax) B-A-E-B x2 (pulled back) Billie, my dreams for us are fading with each day you're gone Took a big piece of my heart, makes it hard to carry on (Kick in) So Billie, hope you think of me, and one day soon I get the call Giving me another shot to set things right once and for all Chorus -
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Girl 02:56
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Girl Girl, here it is another day Another message on the way Tryin’ different ways to say, how I love you Girl, I'm hoping that you know The times I have to go How much I miss you so, and all you do Chorus When I'm away from you There's a hunger inside And when I'm feeling blue, I think of you, To get me through Girl you’re always on my mind Thankful we could find A passion of a kind I've never known Chorus - Solo (verse length) Refrain When we're apart it's just not the same Make do with memories til I'm with you again (pulled back) Girl, I care for you so much Longing for your touch Realize there’s such a need for you Girl, here it is another day Another message on the way Tryin’ different ways to say, how I love you Chorus
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Whistling Past Today 04:02
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Whistling Past Today Mike Lacey 2019 My daughter had a boyfriend, they fell in love at school Always used to argue, him and me They got married, moved away, didn't let me know Now got a grandson that I've never seen Chorus Lotta things I meant to do, more I meant to say Thought I had a lot of time, 'til it slipped away Choices made, chances lost, later on there comes a cost Often leave a heavy price to pay, that's the toll for whistling past today Jenny's Father used to call, ask her out to eat 'Tween life and work, she couldn't fit him in Now he's old and frail, barely walks, can't recall her name Wished she had those evenings back again Chorus 2 "She" Solo < A - E - D - A, D - A - E x2> Refrain Not a lot can dull the pain, only got yourself to blame When the same mistakes keep showing up again Once a moment passes by, rarely get another try Only get to think what could/might have been Joe and Bill were buddies since the two of them were kids Growing up as close as family One night after drinking, Joe watched Bill driving away Found him later wrapped around a tree Chorus 3 "He" - Chorus 4 "We all do things we regret, or wish we didn't say", "Think time is on our side, 'til it slips away" Choices made, chances lost, later on we learn the cost Often leaves a heavy price to pay, that's the toll for whistling past today
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Something Bout You 03:23
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Something 'Bout You Copyright 2019 Was just 16 when I left home, loaded up the little bit I owned Dreaming I was gonna be a star, big 'ol house, Italian cars Chorus As I set out to tackle life, one thing I always knew The feelings in my heart were strong and true, there's something 'bout you (x2) Hit a streak of luck, made a lotta bread, didn't let it swell my head Still the guy I used to be, wishing you were next to me Chorus 2 (As I made my way through life, one thing I always knew) Solo sax/harp (A-C-D-C x4, E-G-A-G x4) Refrain Always kept your picture to remind me, no matter where I was or where I'd been Whatever else I might've left behind me, planned that I'd be seeing you again With all the things I've seen and had, this small town boy ain't done too bad Been a long and crazy ride, but not completely satisfied Chorus 3 No matter what I've made of life, got one thing left to do Act on feelings ringing strong and true, there's something 'bout you
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Misery Girl 04:23
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Misery Girl Copyright 2019 Mike Lacey Said God had sent her, to help me ease my pain I wasn't sure 'bout letting my guard down again On the heels of heartbreak, sure liked her company But was a darker side, that it took awhile to see Seemed like a perfect fit, the moment that we met Came off so innocent, it's an act I won't forget In time she drew me in, we became so close Completely trusted her, when she said I mattered most Bridge I thought I knew her well, man I was so wrong Just wanted money, so was stringing me along Chorus I curse the day I met the misery girl Got where I couldn't stand her sight She stripped me clean, changed how I see the world Haunted my sleep most every night Was like she read my mind, knew just what I like I recognized the ruse, when her lying came to light Found out to my regret, our love was just a game She played me for a fool, I was broken and ashamed Bridge - Chorus - G - D - A x4 solo I saw her with a friend, warned him what she'd do Took him for everything, left when she was through I heard she made the rounds, wrecked so many lives Thank God I learned the truth, saw through her disguise Bridge It knocked me down awhile, way she done me wrong But now I'm coming back, spirit growing strong Chorus I wish I'd never met the misery girl But turned the corner, saw the light Like my old self, taking on the world Know that it's gonna be alright
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Take A Chance 02:52
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intro Take a Chance On Me copyright 2019 When I was a boy, never knew my Mom It was just my Dad and me Did his best, to raise me up What he thought a man should be Learned to use his tools, drive and fix a car On the range my aim was true I didn't know what I didn't know Til the day when I met you Chorus Take a chance on me, you'll be glad you did It'll set you free, feeling like a kid Yeah, it won't be long, for your heart to see That you can't go wrong, taking a chance on me When I turned 18, joined the Corps Put a K9 by my side And they shipped us off, to a foreign land Where it's sandy, hot and dry Wrote to you, every chance I had Marking time til I came home Made my day when you answered back Feeling not so quite alone Chorus (short solo D - A, A - G - D. A) When my tour was done, got to keep my dog He'd been shot but was on the mend Taught me lot about trust and love What's real, and what pretend So I asked you out, soon as I got home And we talked all through the night Been several years, so I sat amazed How it all still felt so right Chorus - Yeah, it won't be long, for your heart to see That you can't go wrong taking a chaaaance . . on me
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Rose Hill Cowboys 03:41
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Rose Hill Cowboys copyright 2019 Momma said to cut my hair, didn't like the clothes I wear Friends of mine all heard the same, but we were kids, life was a game Bridge Grown ups said in their day, nobody'd act that way But we were young and free, big shots with fake IDs We saw the birth of rock n' roll, surf guitars and Motown soul Watched men walking on the moon, breaking out of our cocoon Bridge 2 Got jobs and moved away, best buddies to this day Older and plenty wise, enough to realize, we're a lucky bunch of guys Chorus We're rolling onward, gang of nine, going strong and looking fine Rose Hill Cowboys are my family Brothers, Fathers, Sons and friends, bound together til the end, All the while building a pile of golden memories Got kids and grandkids of our own, can't believe how fast they've grown Had our share of ups and downs, some wear and tear but still around Bridge 3 We earned our shades of grey, making it to this day Older and plenty wise, enough to realize, we're a lucky bunch of guys Chorus Known 'em over 50 years, a lifetime worth of souvenirs Catch up every chance we can, soon be hanging out again Bridge 3 Chorus,

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15 tracks that remind us that no matter what's going on in the World or our lives, we all still have lots to be thankful for

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released May 11, 2019

Music and lyrics by Mike Lacey

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Mike Lacey Atlanta, Georgia

Welcome to my music site. If you like Blues Rock, Roots Rock, Americana, Alt Country, it's all here- and more. I'm a singer/songwriter/guitar and harp player presenting a collection of my songs and CDs.
I've been making music for over 30 years, with 9 CDs to date. My songs have appeared on TV and in movies, as well as getting internet and radio airplay, So take a listen, hope you enjoy it. Mike ... more

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