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That Ship Sailed

from Jukebox Novella by Larry Dunn

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'Play it smart', that's one of the primary ingredients Loretta Lynn attributes to her success. I've certainly made my share of mistakes, some I've learned from and later had the chance to redeem. One must take risks and by definition that means making mistakes but this song is not about second chances at redemption, it's about squandered one time opportunities, juggled, dropped, and disqualified. And why? Stubborn pride, short sighted vision, self destructive tendencies, vanity, blinding ego, and lack of humility are a few reasons. I can say I've lived long enough to admit I've experienced these misfortunes in one form or another. Am I the wiser? I hope so.

lyrics

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

credits

from Jukebox Novella, released August 19, 2019
Larry Dunn: guitar and vocal
Eamonn Flynn: piano and B3 organ

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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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