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Home For Sale by UncleTupeloFan [Email]
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Last Played: Oct 12, 2008 - 03:36:14 PM
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Uploaded: Dec 31, 2007 - 12:37:28 PM
Last Updated: Dec 31, 2007 - 12:37:28 PM
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Written for a friend of mine whose wife went searching for those elusive greener pastures. My brother Ed did the guitar work, I did the vocals and wrote the lyrics. Thanks for listening!

Peace,
Paul

Lyrics:
The “For Sale” sign hit a root or two, but it finally stood it’s ground
A corner lot, by appointment, with no money down
I remember when we bought it back in 1993
When I used to see forever in the way you looked at me

That old front porch swing is calling like a soothing violin
The agent likes the curb appeal, it will really bring ‘em in
You said we got our money’s worth, it was a hundred bucks at Sears
I say we’ll lose a fortune the next thirty empty years

I’ve packed up all your boxes, a life together on the label
And I hope you find the thing that you are looking for
Can you help me clear the blessings from the table
Before you kill the lights and walk out that door

Emma Joe’s just hear on weekends, she can’t know how it feels
A tattered Barbie suitcase with too many miles on the wheels
You said that it’d be better to pull the plug before she’s grown
I always thought your family was the place that you called “home”

When you signed the final papers, you gave me back the ring
You said we got an awesome price, but to me, there’s no such thing
I may never convince you that what you did just wasn’t right
But the rattle of those 30 coins is gonna keep you up at night

I’ve packed up all your boxes, a life together on the label
And I hope you find the thing that you are looking for
Can you help me clear the blessings from the table
Before you kill the lights and walk out that door.
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Very nice &mdash 12/31/07 - 12:53:44 PM
A beautiful, heartfelt tune. It really hits home when you've had someone in your life move on looking for the "greener pastures." Great vocals and some beautiful guitar work.

Enjoyed it very much.

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Home for sale ! &mdash 12/31/07 - 04:53:14 PM
Great work and lyrics ..just superb song welldone !!

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wow! &mdash 12/31/07 - 06:48:57 PM
that was excellent. the production couldn't get any better. Good job.

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Really impressive tune &mdash 12/31/07 - 07:46:56 PM
great writing and delivery - excellent poetry. Wonderful guitar and production too. A real gem. Why are the sad songs so often the best?

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Thanks! &mdash 01/02/08 - 08:53:19 AM
For the kind words and thanks for listening! Bud, I agree that the sad songs are always the best for some reason.

Peace,
Paul

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wow &mdash 01/02/08 - 04:51:11 PM
what lyrics !
So incredibly personal and to hear this heart wrenching tune. I just moved from a house my wife and I bought in the Nashville Tn area and moved back to the San Francisco area. This really hits home to the many problems can occur in life's journey.

One of the best heartfelt tunes I've heard in a while here. Very well done both lyrical and musical to me.

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Thanks &mdash 01/02/08 - 10:40:29 PM
Tiler, I am such a huge fan of your music -- coming from you, I really appreciate the compliment.

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Gently Philosophical &mdash 01/02/08 - 08:00:30 PM
Most songs on this subject tend to be overtly bitter. This one manages to stay philosophical... and effective.

Nicely done. ;)

--- Joe

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What powerful... &mdash 01/02/08 - 11:00:13 PM
beautifully written lyrics. And, man, do you sing them sooo well. I am really impressed. Perfectly delivered, as if wearied yet soo aware of all that is walking out that door. Totally pro music bed and luscious guitar work.

My hats off to you... kudos. Your friend must have been moved deeply by this.

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This is... &mdash 01/03/08 - 11:39:50 AM
...beautiful.

Poetry meets sound. Very, very moving. The music conveys the message perfectly.

Kind of tough being applauded for such a painful time...

Thanks for a great post...

Bob

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Reminder &mdash 01/03/08 - 11:49:31 AM
...of the power of great song. Fabulous. Excellent atmosphere, clarity, transparency, lyric interpretation. The occasional flatness in your voice fits perfectly with the exhaustion of having lost, the regret, the failure. I'm glad its not autobiographical. Great writing.

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Brother Paul... &mdash 01/03/08 - 12:38:50 PM
Glad to see your tunes getting plays here. You've struck a chord and a nerve.

Ed

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Great writing....... &mdash 01/03/08 - 06:54:46 PM
Clear the blessings from the table.......the line surprised me and nearly brought me to tears. Powerful in its understated beauty. Well done.

Joe.

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great storytelling &mdash 01/04/08 - 01:08:32 PM
I enjoyed following the lyrics from start to end. Always a joy to listen to a well crafted story. Very relaxing tune, produced and performed with great skills. Just a great post. Thanks for that!

-Walt

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thanks... &mdash 01/05/08 - 09:03:10 AM
...moorlandt, appreciate the listen and the kind words!

Peace,
Paul

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excellent &mdash 01/05/08 - 09:43:02 AM
writing and very heartfelt about a symptom of life these days for so many... so sad. You made an excellent song out of this and the performance too couldn't be bettered vocally and with the backing, I love the subtle guitar input; just right, regards M

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Classic &mdash 01/05/08 - 11:59:28 PM
too too good this is truth it grabs you holds you because reality does that I know every word.... great song !!!!!

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thanks, zerohour &mdash 01/06/08 - 05:57:44 AM
appreciate the knid words!

Peace,
Paul

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great song &mdash 01/06/08 - 03:26:05 PM
sounds like you boys sure know how to put a great song together!
Superbly gut-wrenching. Lyrics are beautifully perfect. Performance is pensive, patient, contemplative, tender and tasteful.
Your opening line is wonderful and it just gets better from there.
Thanks for posting this.

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all i can say &mdash 01/06/08 - 09:25:51 PM
is wow. had me with every line. so sad and so real. great job
tim

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Amazingly &mdash 01/07/08 - 07:59:49 AM
Well written song.Vocals Lyrics and guitar work are perfect,awesome production.

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loved it &mdash 01/13/08 - 07:23:34 PM
real- honest - great job!

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