verse 1
There are many things, I could call a bore
And I could go on, on what’s wrong, not anymore
Now I can see, it’s up to me
What shall I be? The choosing’s free
pre-chorus
I’ve had enough of how it’s so tough
I don’t give a stuff, I’m giving that up
chorus
High time, to leave it behind and take a new line
Isn’t it time? Time I shook these ole blues?
Ain’t no black cats have been doggin me,
I just like to think that they do
verse 2
I’ve been complainin, but nothing’s been changing
So I’m rearranging, the way I’m playin
Now I’m not sweatin, I’m livin and letting
The things that were getting, getting me down
I’m now forgettin
pre-chorus
Self-prepossessed just gets me depressed
It be for the best, to give it a rest
chorus
solo
verse 3
I’m giving the good, whatever will be
And if it should, then the good, it gives to me
My glass is half full, my grass is green,
I’m smellin the roses and living the dream
chorus 2
High time, I opened my eyes,
look at the sun, look at it shine
Isn’t it fine? Not a cloud in sight
Blue is the sky, blue is the sea
Blue is my car, But not me
Impro out over BVs
credits
from Bluesta,
released October 21, 2015
Pat Powell (vocals), Baher Shenouda (keys), Michael Brown (saxes), Andy Byrnes (drums), Steve Songsta Marquis (bass, guitars, backing vocals).
Songsta is Steve Marquis; composer, producer, arranger and multi-instrumentalist.
Songsta writes
and produces music for artists, film, TV and advertising in between gigging as a freelance bassist in the Sydney jazz, groove and pop circuits. Writing and performing in all styles of music from electronica to jazz to roots and rock, the Songsta soundscape is diverse and far-reaching....more
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