1. |
Calloused Hands
03:09
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L Dunn ©2019
Verse
He wakes to the early morning train's bellow and moan
Rumbling through the flats over cross-tied rails
Rubs the sleep from his eyes, gets up and ready
To pound a day's worth of 16 penny nails
Chorus
His calloused hands, steady and strong
Are work hardened, weathered, and rough
Those calloused hands, his family depends on
Provide for the ones he loves
Those calloused hands
Verse
He heads out the door without fail, come rain or shine
Before dawn breaks across the eastern skyline
Turns the sweat of his brow into daily bread
The hand that swings the hammer keeps his family fed
Chorus
Bridge
Some have never known want
Their luck's a given
A life of plenty fills their gilded cup
While there's some that hold
A glass half full of hope
That work is salvation
It will provide
And fill the other half up
Chorus
His calloused hands, steady and strong
Are work hardened, weathered, and rough
Those calloused hands, his family depends on
Provide for the ones he loves
Those calloused hands
Those calloused hands
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2. |
Till Closing Time
03:55
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L Dunn © 2019
Intro
And with a smile he said...
Verse
‘Would you like to dance?’
She replied, ‘I was hoping you would ask’
And turning in a little closer she told him
‘I’m glad you didn’t let this chance pass’
He took her hand
He didn’t rush
They made it last
Chorus
Till closing time
Till the final chord was rung
Till closing time
Till the last refrain was sung
In the arms of a love song
They led each other on
Till closing time
Verse
Her raven curls tumbled down
He leaned to breathe her in
As they stepped onto the dance floor
She folded into him
He drew his arms
Around her waist
Pulled her close again
Chorus
Bridge
Into the rhythm of a star crossed night
Playing a lover’s game
Perfect strangers drawn into the heat
Of a slow burning flame
Musical Interlude
Chorus
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3. |
That Ship Sailed
03:42
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L Dunn © 2019
Verse
Like a high pop fly lost in the sun
If not blinded by the light he'd 've had that one
An opportunity missed he's come to regret
In a high stakes game
More often than not
There's only one chance that you get
Chorus
There was a time he could've had it all
But from vanity's hand fortune can fall
He missed his calling now he'll never know
Cause that ship sailed long ago
That ship sailed long ago
Verse
He was a natural as far as talent goes
But it takes more than talent, lord only knows
What virtue is pride that refuses to bend
Lady luck's impatient
She did not wait
As pride got the best of him
Chorus
Solo
Bridge
To hear him tell it, it was plain as day
He spoke from his heart, had this to say
He knew all too well, you can't bring back
The one that got away
Chorus
Tag
He missed his calling now he'll never know...
Cause that ship sailed long ago
That ship sailed long ago
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4. |
All Fired Up
03:22
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L Dunn © 2019
Verse
Hey, momma said son you'd better beware
Or you'll end up livin' on a wing and a prayer
Put down that guitar and mind the store
Or you'll be knockin' at the poor house door
Now momma don't you worry, momma don't you fret
You've raised him right, you've done your best
Some are born to wander, while others stay home
Momma you've raised a rollin' stone
Chorus
As sure as the green grass grows
As the mighty Mississippi rolls
He's got the rhythm, born with the soul
Hell bent, rarin' to go
All fired up on that rock 'n' roll
Verse
He cut his teeth on 'Johnny B. Goode'
'Mystery Train', 'Crossroads', and 'Knock on Wood'
Word got around he had 'em down cold
Built a reputation note by note
Soon came a day he bought an old Cadillac
Left town and didn't look back
Rollin' on three black retreads and a whitewall tire
Hell bound to set the world on fire
Chorus
Bridge
California calling
Across the great divide
Said his farewells
Headed west
2,000 miles to ride
Verse
He really took to those honkytonk nights
Playin' packed houses, he was doin' alright
Pushin' the limit, Devil may care
Rock 'n' roll bound to get somewhere
Chorus
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5. |
Where the River Bends
04:15
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L Dunn © 2019
Verse
Was it a taste of the forbidden or the heat of the night
That led them down to the riverside
Will power fell away, flesh grew weak
Of the consequence they did not speak
Outlines in the moon glow of a secret kept
Pulsed in shadowed silhouette
Desire unveiled, lifted away
Sweetened like honey in the roll and sway
Chorus
At nightfall where the river bends
They shed convention like a saint sheds sin
Fever washed over them
At nightfall down
Where the river bends
Verse
She married young, too young to settle down
He was there on business, new to town
And as the summer heat would rise
A born persuader wooed a shotgun bride
Temptation's at it's best at night
Wrong is only wrong if it comes to light
And as an August moon turned a blind eye
They'd steal away to the riverside
Chorus
At nightfall where the river bends
They shed convention like a saint sheds sin
Fever washed over them
At nightfall down...
Bridge
When the sun sets, at day's end
Shadows fall where the river bends
Down along the bank where the night grows wild
Where the cottonwoods rustle as the river rolls by
Restless hearts will stray
Ties that bind are bound to give way
Ending
In the slow easy burn of a warm summer night
Never been two wrongs ever been so right
Chorus
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6. |
Rising Road
03:04
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L Dunn © 2019
Verse
When you've lost the reason why
As hope disappears into an empty sky
When a cold, hard world comes a calling
Lean on me, I'll catch you if you're falling
Chorus
Love is a rising road
It's a choice that we make
Though sorrow takes a toll
On every living soul
It's love that carries the day
Love will carry the day
Verse
In time every storm will pass
Tears of sadness will not last
Together we'll see this through
You can count on me, I'll be there for you
Chorus
Verse
The dream I had while we slept
Still hasn't burned off yet
We were walkin' a cold, dark winter mile
When a warm mornin' sun rose in your smile
Chorus
Love is a rising road
It's a choice that we make
Though sorrow takes a toll
On every living soul
It's love that carries the day
Though sorrow takes a toll
On every living soul
It's love that carries the day
Love will carry the day
Ending
Love is a rising road
Love is a rising road
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7. |
Kickin' That Stone
03:53
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L Dunn © 2019
Verse
In the dawn of a future foretold
Winds of change will blow cold
As empires crumble, then fall like dominoes
I can feel trouble brewin', smell it on the wind
I know it's nature, it's like next of kin
No 'ifs' about it, it's only a matter of when
Chorus
As the oceans heave and the tempest roars
Pray to God but keep on rowin' to shore
He'll take the helm but you must handle the oars
No more kickin' that stone
Further down the road
Kickin' that stone down yonder's road
Verse
Choose to believe or choose to ignore
Truth that can't be denied anymore
A reckonings coming, like none have witnessed before
Chorus
Bridge
Let today make a promise
That tomorrow keeps
Respect and protect our Mother Earth
While salvation is still within our reach
Chorus
As the oceans heave and the tempest roars
Pray to God but keep on rowin' to shore
He'll take the helm but you must handle the oars
Through the rising seas of apocalyptic storms
That only a ship of fools can ignore
No more kickin' that stone
No longer kickin' that stone
No more kickin' that stone
Further down the road
Kickin' that stone down yonder's road
Yonder's road
Yonder's road
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8. |
You Meant Everything
04:19
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L Dunn © 2019
Verse
A pretty girl I'll see
Will remind me of you
Might be the color of her hair or the way she walks
Think only of you
It never ends though we did part
There'll always be a place for you in my heart
Chorus
You were everything
All I ever wanted
All I'll ever need
You meant everything to me
Verse
When I see two lovers strollin' hand in hand
It reminds me of being with you
So complete and happy together
That once upon a time with you
I know as the days unwind
You'll never be far from my mind
Chorus
Bridge 1
I'll always wonder what would have been
If we still had what we had then
When I was yours and you were mine
But there's no going back in time
It's gone
Still I'm holdin' on
To yesterday
Holdin' on to yesterday
Verse
When I'm in the arms of someone new
I close my eyes and I see you
More and more as the days go by...
Bridge 2
It comes as no surprise
Cause in my heart I realize
It's hard letting go
Of a once in a lifetime
Chorus
You were everything
All I ever wanted
All I'll ever need
You meant everything
My once upon a life time fling
You meant everything to me
Vamp
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9. |
Friction and Heat
03:08
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L Dunn © 2019
Verse
I’ve been at a crossroads
Where blood, sweat, and tears meet
Rolled up my sleeves, salvaged dreams
That collided with the street
I found little room to entertain
Suspension of disbelief
Chorus
In the friction and heat
In the friction and heat
Verse
I’ve seen teflon smiles
Front confidence schemes
A dealer and his shill, fleece a mark
Who wagers he can follow the queen
And the art lies in the sleight of hand
Quicker than the eye can see
Chorus
Bridge
Shifting through the gears
Steering clear of crossed bare wires
On myside of the line, inbounds
Out of the line of fire
Verse
I’ve heard slander pass as judgement
Roll off tongues in double speak
A Judas kiss fall from tender lips
For thirty pieces of deceit
And as I’m whistling passed the graveyard
Smoke’s curling up around me feet
Chorus
Verse
I’ve been at a crossroads
Where blood, sweat, and tears meet
Rolled up my sleeves, salvaged dreams
That collided with the street…
Chorus outro
In the friction and heat
Friction and heat
Friction and heat
Out in the friction and heat
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10. |
Novella
03:38
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instrumental
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Larry Dunn San Mateo, California
●Larry has worked with several nationally known artists
●Has recorded for Warner Bros. Records, Rounder Records, and
Rhino Records
●Has written, recorded, and produced 7 inde CDs
●Has toured throughout the U.S. opening for: Stevie Ray Vaughn, Four Tops, Bonnie Raitt, Tower of Power, Dr. John, Stylistics, Robben Ford, John Lee Hooker, and others
●Currently performs and teaches in Sf. Bay Area
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