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Ruffled Feathers
03:15
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Ruffled Feathers
I love Waylon and I love Willie too
And Good Ole' Hank and "The Possum"
Johnny Cash and June
Well I love hip-hop but I love country too
And give me some pop, a bit of rock
Throw in Usher's moves
Music is the food of life so let's have a feast
Don't let it ruffle your feathers if they march to a different beat
Things are never what they seem
Some people they just love to fight they just can't be pleased
Be who you're gonna' be sing what your heart sees
Oh let's have a feast
There's all this talk "Is it country or not?"
Rockin' guitars they say don't belong
Throw in a beat that's hot!
So turn it up loud if it makes you dance
Taylor Swift or ole "King George
Bring on that tailgate romance
Music is the food of life so let's have a feast
Don't let it ruffle your feathers if they march to a different beat
Things are never what they seem
Some people they just love to fight they just can't be pleased
Be who you're gonna' be sing what your heart sees
Oh let's have a feast
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2. |
That's When I Knew
04:13
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That's When I Knew
©2002 Jimmy Borja(ASCAP)/Thad Foster(BMI)
As I recall I'd just finished serving Uncle Sam
Didn't know where my next dollar was coming from
I got home late that night to find my little woman sleeping
It'd been a long hungry day but there's a little basket waiting
Because her sister took her to the diner
She ate a little bit and saved the rest for me
That's when I knew I couldn't live without her kisses
That's when I knew I'd learned what true love is
That's when I knew I'd never be alone
She taught me how to love I was the one she was thinking of
5:00AM watched her bring a new life to this world
A baby boy for us to cherish and to hold
Whenever he smiles he always melts my heart
The time I was sick and he made a little card
He has a smile like his mother
Shows a little bit and saves the best for me
That's when I knew I couldn't live without those kisses
That's when I knew I'd learned what true love is
That's when I knew I'd never be alone
It taught me how to love I was the one she was thinking of
She has a heart like no other
Gives me all her love she brings out the best in me
That's when I knew I couldn't live without her kisses
That's when I knew I'd learned what true love is
That's when I knew I'd never be alone
She taught me how to love I was the one she was thinking of
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3. |
Has Been
03:20
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Has Been
Been playin' Honky Tonks,
I ain't slept for two days
My agent's got me running like a rat in a maze
I'm fallin' apart been living on beer and hotwings
Broke a string in Abilene, my truck blew a tire
Drummer got arrested and the bus caught on fire
Folks talkin' 'bout me I'll never 'mount to anything
They say I'm running 'round forever wasting my life
Living on the road ain't no way to keep a wife
I'm gonna' make it big or die trying caues'
I'd rather be a "has been" than a "never was"!
Signing autographs tryin' to stay wide awake
They're takin' photographs now it's dark and it's late
I'm tryin' so hard I wanna' get just one hit song
They say I'm running 'round forever wasting my life
Living on the road ain't no way to keep a wife
I'm gonna' make it big or die trying caues'
I'd rather be a "has been" than a "never was"!
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Kaw-Liga
03:27
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Kaw-Liga
Kaw-liga was a wooden Indian standing by the door.
He fell in love with an Indian maiden over in the antique store.
Kaw-liga just stood there and never let it show,
So she could never answer "yes" or "no."
He always wore his Sunday feathers and held a tomahawk.
The maiden wore her beads and braids and hoped some day he'd talk.
Kaw-liga, too stubborn to ever show a sign,
Because his heart was made of knotty pine.
Poor ol' Kaw-liga, he never got a kiss.
Poor ol' Kaw-liga, he don't know what he missed.
Is it any wonder that his face is red?
Kaw-liga, that poor ol' wooden head.
Kaw-liga was a lonely Indian, never went nowhere.
His heart was set on the Indian maid with the coal black hair.
Kaw-liga just stood there and never let it show,
So she could never answer "yes" or "no."
And then one day a wealthy customer bought the Indian maid,
And took her, oh, so far away, but ol' Kaw-liga stayed.
Kaw-liga just stands there as lonely as can be,
And wishes he was still an old pine tree.
Poor ol' Kaw-liga, he never got a kiss.
Poor ol' Kaw-liga, he don't know what he missed.
Is it any wonder that his face is red?
Kaw-liga, that poor ol' wooden head.
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5. |
Aryn's Eyes
03:58
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Aryn’s Eyes
©2018 THAD FOSTER (BMI)
Her eyes they spoke to him
Before she said a word he was in love
His smile was haunting her
His arms reached out for her like a dove
When you find someone completes you
That you just can’t live without
Like a rainbow in the clouds on the first day of spring
So they planned a life together and they gathered their
friends around
Whispering their vows and exchanging golden rings
As their house grew into a home she began to glow
A perfect love sent from up above shining thru Aryn’s eyes…
She’s daddy’s little girl
Loves ridin’ piggy back she’s got his heart
She laughs and claps her hands
It’s music to his ears his little star
When you find someone completes you that you just can’t live without
Like a rainbow in the clouds on the first day of spring
Since the day that she was born every memory’s filled with love
Little brown bear in the woods sweet “Love Bug” “Mon Ami”
As their love grew into a child she began to grow
A perfect love sent from Heaven above shining thru Aryn’s eyes…
When you find someone completes that you just can’t live without
Like a rainbow in the clouds on the first day of spring
Since the day that she came home an adventure burning bright
Little brown bear in the woods sweet “Love Bug” “Mon Ami”
As the girl begins to live she begins to show
A perfect love sent from Heaven above shining thru Aryn’s eyes…
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Red-Headed Stepchild
03:34
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Red-headed Stepchild
©2018 Thad Foster(BMI)
All of my life something wasn’t right
I never seemed to fit in with the family
I tried to make them proud of me
I couldn’t see what they wanted me to be
Day after day just trying to live my life
I only wanted mom and dad to care
I cried when my mama went away
Though they would only fight when she was there
I never even knew the rumors
As I tried to be the prodigal son
Even though I’d walked a country mile
I was still just a Red-headed Stepchild
Looking at my life I know just where I’ve been
The truth was learned out in the desert wind
I tried but my life went astray
Seems we were always on a different page
I never even heard the rumors
As I tried to be the prodigal son
Even though I’ve walked a country mile
I’m still just your Red-headed Stepchild
Thinkin’ ‘bout my life I know just what to do
The seasons come and go and we can change
My word is my bond and I forgive them
I know we’ll always be on a different page
I never even heard the rumors
As I tried to be the prodigal son
Even though I walked a country mile
I’m still just a Red-headed Stepchild
I’m never gonna deny the rumors
Still trying to be the prodigal son
I’m proud to walk that country mile
I’ll always be a Red-headed Stepchild
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7. |
Down The Road
03:04
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"Down The Road"
©2018 Thad Foster(BMI)
As far back as I can remember.
You've always been a part of me.
I had to learn to live with you.
You've always had a hold of me.
I tried so hard to stop you
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I cried inside when they laughed at me.
As I got a little bit older.
A constant companion.
Always tried to hide you.
Find a way to function.
I tried so hard to leave you.
I die inside but you still mock me.
You've been riding me around like a monkey.
I paid my dues way beyond what I owe.
I won't be ashamed it's not my fault.
I'm gonna' head on down the road.
Because you can't make me.
And you can't break me.
And you can't touch me.
I've had it up to here with you.
I won't live in fear.
I'm gonna' head on down the road.
As long as I just remember.
You'll always be a part of me.
I have to learn to live with you.
You'll always have a hold of me.
Won't try so hard to stop you.
Won't die inside when they laugh at me.
You've been riding me around like a monkey.
I paid my dues way beyond what I owe.
I won't be ashamed it's not my fault.
I'm gonna' head on down the road.
Because you can't make me.
And you can't break me.
And you can't touch me.
I've had it up to here with you.
I won't live in fear.
I'm gonna' head on down the road.
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If There's Any Love
04:31
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If There’s Any Love(Left In Your Heart)
I can still remember that look in your eye
As I was leaving you were hurt and surprised
And I walked out this door to never return
But now I wonder if I’ve been on your mind
I’ve travelled so far only to find
There’s a flame inside that continues to burn
So here I am I’m asking for a chance to make it right
If there’s any love left in your heart
That’s the only thing I really need to know
All of this time we’ve been apart
I realized that I still love you so
We can start a new fire with only a spark
If there’s any love left in your heart
Guess you’ve got something that can’t be replaced
I’d close my eyes and I’d picture your face
You’re all the world to me yeah that’s what I’ve learned
So all that’s left for me now is to beg you tonight
I know I can’t undo the hurt that you’ve been through
But I’m so sorry can you forgive me
If there’s any love left in your heart
That’s the only thing I really need to know
All of this time we’ve been apart
I realized that I still love you so
We can start a new fire with only a spark
If there’s any love left in your heart
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TEQUILA HEARTACHE(TO KILL A HEARTACHE)
I THOUGHT SHE WAS THE ONE
THE FIRST NIGHT WE TANGLED TOGETHER
SO SWEET ON MY TONGUE
I SWORE I COULD LOVE HER FOREVER
THEN ONE SUMMER NIGHT
SHE KISSED ME GOOBYE AND SHE DISAPPEARED NOW
EVERY NIGHT YOU CAN FIND ME HERE
I’M A MAN WITH A PLAN
TEQUILA HEARTACHE, ONE DOUBLE SHOT AT A TIME
I’M DROWNIN’ HER MEMORY WITH A LITTLE SALT AND LIME
CORAZON DE AGAVE, WASH AWAY ALL THE PAIN
I CAN’T THINK OF A BETTER WAY
TEQUILA HEARTACHE
NOW THIS BORDER TOWN
FEELS RIGHT FOR A MAN ON THE BORDER LINE
AT THIS BAR I’VE FOUND
I NEED SOMETHING STRONGER THAN BEER OR WINE NOW
THE MOON IS FULL
AND I FEEL THE PULL OF A LOVE THAT’S GONE
BUT I’LL SURVIVE CAUSE I’M HOLDIN’ ON
TO THIS GLASS IN MY HAND
TEQUILA HEARTACHE, ONE DOUBLE SHOT AT A TIME
I’M DROWNIN’ HER MEMORY WITH A LITTLE SALT AND LIME
CORAZON DE AGAVE, WASH AWAY ALL THE PAIN
I CAN’T THINK OF A BETTER WAY
TEQUILA HEARTACHE
UNO, DOS, TRES, CUATRO O SEIS
I’LL FIND OUT HOW MANY IT TAKES
TEQUILA HEARTACHE, ONE DOUBLE SHOT AT A TIME
I’M DROWNIN’ HER MEMORY WITH A LITTLE SALT AND LIME
CORAZON DE AGAVE, WASH AWAY ALL THE PAIN
I CAN’T THINK OF A BETTER WAY
TEQUILA HEARTACHE
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Arizona Skies
03:25
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ARIZONA SKIES
From Yuma to Red Mesa, and Bullhead to Pirtleville
There's rivers, mountains, canyons and streams
Phoenix and Tucson and the Painted Desert
A place far beyond your wildest dreams
But have you ever seen those Arizona Skies?
You've never seen the color blue until you've stood in a Grand Canyon rain
The pine trees are so vivid green and the sandy brown waves of the Cactus Plain
Desert flowers in the spring, mesquite trees in bloom on a hot desert night
The sunsets take your breath away with beautiful shades in the Arizona Skies
Prescott and Ehrenberg, Tombstone and Casa Grande
There's copper, cotton, silver and gold
Buckeye and Chandler and the Petrified Forest
With adventure and history that's yet to be told
But have you ever seen those Arizona Skies?
You've never seen the color blue until you've stood in a Grand Canyon rain
The pine trees are so vivid green and the sandy brown waves of the Cactus Plain
Desert flowers in the spring, mesquite trees in bloom on a hot desert night
The sunsets take your breath away with beautiful shades in the Arizona Skies
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11. |
That Moment
03:44
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That Moment
©2018 Jimmy Borja(ASAP),Thad Foster(BMI)
We were dancing in the water
and two rabbits came to watch
That night we found forever
Without a care, just you and I there
Not saying much
That moment changed our lives
That moment lost in time
It's always poetry, having you next to me
A perfect melody we shared in that moment
Watched you sleeping in the moonlight
I knew together we'd grow old
That night I loved a lifetime
Throughout the night, I was holding you tight
Feeling your touch
That moment changed our lives
That moment lost in time
It's always poetry, having you next to me
A perfect melody we shared in that moment
We were kissing by a pine tree
These old habits hard to break
Those nights we had forever
All of those years, of holding you near
Just sharing love
That moment changed our lives
That moment lost in time
It's always poetry, having you next to me
A perfect melody we shared in that moment
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12. |
Time For Goodbye
03:50
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Time For Goodbye
©2018 Thad Foster(BMI)
They said you'd left, you'd been gone all night
What did I do to make you lie?
I sat and I waited and was I surprised
What did he say to make you cry?
It's time for goodbye, time for good bye
It's time for goodbye, time for good bye
I know you're the victim but I don't understand
Why you ever went over there
I can be your friend oh but nothing more
Don't get me wrong baby I still care
It's time for goodbye, time for good bye
It's time for goodbye, time for good bye
They said you left and you never came back
Some people swear that they heard you scream
I saw the signs but I didn't understand
I'm so sorry that I lived in a dream
It's time for goodbye, time for good bye
It's time for goodbye, time for good bye
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13. |
Back When
03:45
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Back When
©2018 MattHarris/Thad Foster
I lie awake each night afraid to fall asleep
Afraid that if I do I might
slip into a dream.
A dream that I won't want to end
but it will again.
A dream of you and me back when.
Back when our life used to be so fun
and we could let ourselves go
Back when our dreams used to be as one
I wanna go back
Please take me back
back when
So I read old letters
and I look through photographs
remember the day we met, well
that always makes me laugh
Remember how you used to smile
Lord it's been a while
I picture you and me back when
Back when our life used to be so fun
and we could let ourselves go
Back when our dreams used to be as one
I wanna go back
Please take me back
back when
I wanna go back
Please take me back
Back when
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Thad Foster Parker, Arizona
Thad Foster is an Americana/Roots Music storyteller from Arizona.
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