Verse 1
Well look at my dusty old jacket, with all the patches on the sleeves,
Well no they ain’t just for looks, they all have a purpose you see,
That one across my shoulder, almost took my life away,
From a dirty old drunk up in Boulder, who sealed his fate that day
Chorus
Well life’s a bit more precious, when you’ve stood at the devils door,
And pulled yourself out from the fire to try and live for more,
And seen yourself through others eyes who’ve only wished you well,
And hoped and pray you’ll never have to take another wild trip through hell
Verse 2
Whiskey and women, have always led to my downfall,
I was flirting, with a redhead, in a Colorado bar,
I was quick on the gun, I had my holster at my side,
When a man came in, to try and steal, that women from my eyes
Verse 3
Well I spoke up, and told that man, hey buddy wont ya’ take a hike,
Just then a knife come flying up, out into my sight,
I took a one step back, pulled my gun, and shot him out the door,
And realized that he had hit me first, cause there was my blood on the floor.
(Repeat Chorus)
Verse 4
Well I’m a bit more wiser, my beards a bit more grey,
I don’t feel the same as I did, on that wild and bloody day,
My minds a bit more sober, my thoughts a bit more clear,
I don’t know how the hell I’ve lived so long, with vengeance always near
Verse 5
And my grandson seems to have, the same old beaten soul
Living life, all alone, paying the outlaws toll
Well I hope he don’t try and do what his late old father did
Fail miserably trying to be the next Billy the Kid
(Repeat Chorus)
Tom Schena is a singer/songwriter with deep, earthy vocals and lyrics that belie his years. Born to sing, he writes and
sings folk songs reminiscent of days gone by, rock songs that lift and energize and ballads that can make you feel every ounce of the human condition.
Tom was born and resides in rural New Hampshire and is currently in the studio for his first CD release....more
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