v1:
You make it too hard on yourself
That ain't no way you'd treat anyone else
You're outside your mind and you're outside of time once again
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It ain't as bad as you thought
It's worth more than the time could've bought
It might end badly, but for now it's OK to pretend
ch:
Circle the wagons
Slay all the dragons
Wait for the sun to return
Give it a minute
This life that you're living might give you more than you deserve
v2:
Don't wait 'til you've got the song right
Go ahead and put your words into the night
You can lighten the load if you'll just get out of your way
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You can see yourself in sunshine or rain
You can free yourself if you know where to look for the chains
Face all your fears 'cause you know they ain't going away
ch:
Circle the wagons
Slay all the dragons
Wait for the sun to return
Give it a minute
This life that you're living might give you more than you deserve
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Sing out your song
Someone might sing along
You've surrounded yourself with a choir
Give it a minute
This song & this rhythm might help someone start up a fire
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v1.5:
You make it too hard on yourself
That ain't no way you'd treat anyone else
ch:
Circle the wagons
Slay all the dragons
Wait for the sun to return
Give it a minute
This life that you're living might give you more than you deserve
-------
Sing out your song
Someone might sing along
You've surrounded yourself with a choir
Give it a minute
This song & this rhythm might help someone start up a fire
credits
from 2021 Demos,
released September 2, 2022
Recorded w/ Chad Barnard at Fallen Trees Recording Studio in Mt. Airy, NC.
Shane Mauck played the rowdy electric guitar.
Brett Beardsley played the drums (& probably the xylophone & tambourine, too).
Jody Stephens of Big Star and Luther Russell of the Freewheelers team for a radiant LP packed full of slide guitar and pop smarts. Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 11, 2019