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I've always wanted to write what I see as a typical American "road" song - this is as near as I can get

Lyrics:
Runaway Blues

It was down in Lynchburg Tennessee
There was Jack, her and me
Stole a rental pick-up truck
Just to see, the deserts of Nevada
Times don’t get much harder
In San Juan, New Mexico
At the all-night Last Picture Show
Two runaways make a name
That grows, into Barrow and Parker
Life don’t get much darker

We got the blues baby
We got the blues baby
We got them runaway blues
We got the blues baby
We got the blues baby
We got them runaway blues

There’s a dead man in Montgomery
If he’d only listened to me
He’d still have his liquor store
And we’d walk, the streets of Alabama
Now that don’t matter
‘cause in Arkansas that line was crossed
It was Little Rock and we were lost
The dollars trailed in blood and tears
The cost, of being most wanted
America’s most wanted

We got the blues baby…

Turned back to where we used to be
Traded that truck in Tennessee
Got a ’98 Dodge and a bullet for free
From an old, Angel Town moonshiner
In back of Black Jack’s Diner
We were on the lam, set to kill
From Antioch to Andersonville
And on that road they speak of us still
Warning, sons and daughters
Run away like water

We got the blues baby…


© Runaway Blues music by Tom Fairnie, words by Tom Fairnie & Bob Shields 30th May 2007 3rd FRET C



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Runaway Blues &mdash 09/03/08 - 08:32:35 PM
Awesome awesome ...its beena while my friend
what a sweet come backsong totalimpressed byu
the setting and harmony ...perfect production
thnx alotforsharin !!!!!!

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Clyde 'n Bonnie &mdash 09/04/08 - 04:36:13 AM
I can't imagine a more American song than this, be it a road song or some other genre, which is all the more remarkable because it was written by someone from Edinburgh... Amazing! Totally professional production, wonderful song, great lyrics.

Outstanding. And welcome back!

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Cool &mdash 09/04/08 - 05:11:58 AM
Nice one Tom lovely authentic American feel. overall well done keep up the good work

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Really has that Arlo Guthrie feel &mdash 09/04/08 - 09:17:40 AM
and that is really saying something. Terrific story though sad really, a nice tale and well done. Very enjoyable to listen to.

Glad I listened to his !

Thanks for sharing, nice fingerpicking as well !

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wow Tom &mdash 09/04/08 - 09:55:44 AM
What a sound! It couldn't be more american, how amazing it was written by a scotsman :) Sounds fantastic, great singing, great playing, great lyrics, great everything. It is so professional in all ways...
just checked your website, wow! huts off Tom.
By the way "Wild Geese" and "My little Radio" are the best. But because I am a melancholy girl, I gave a vote to the Geese.
Brilliant music!

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Great writing... &mdash 09/04/08 - 10:30:16 AM
Sounds like you hit the nail on the head with this one. I haven't heard a more typical American road song to date. Great song and performance.

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Ver y Beautiful &mdash 09/04/08 - 01:53:39 PM
I'm 'just a fan of Musicians ' and I really enjoyed this very beautifully done .. !(!) ThankYou My Pleasure ! If it would've been downloadable I would've dl it !!

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Love it. &mdash 09/04/08 - 02:13:02 PM
Perfectly executed. I think you met your goal right on.

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MADE IN THE SHADE &mdash 09/05/08 - 08:44:04 AM
The guitar EQ and Vx Trx are a great blend.
Subtle shadings all around.
TOP Production Values.

Compliments and regards,
Cooper

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Nice &mdash 09/05/08 - 11:15:44 AM
Genuine old timey feel. Lyrics top notch. Quality stuff.

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wow &mdash 09/06/08 - 07:51:53 PM
I cant tell you how much I enjoyed this ,Top tops in my book

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Wonderful &mdash 09/08/08 - 11:49:37 AM
This is Great! I really enjoyed it.
Vocals and music fit together perfectly.
Very professional sound.

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Great &mdash 10/06/08 - 04:11:49 PM
I like the slide-guitar... And your vocals... Your voice is totally great to country/blues.... Thanks for sharing this song....

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Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker &mdash 10/06/08 - 04:17:39 PM
died in a hail of bullets. Talk about overkill. Unbelievable that you told some of their story in such an authenthically Ameican way. Wow, Tom! Thanks.

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