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Johnny on the Spot
03:30
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How long must I play the fool? You think I woulda learned back in school
But I was stupid, I was some kinda dense
Pretty stupid but I’m comin’ to my senses now
Late nights up to no good, funky business up in the hood
I’m confessin’ that I wasn’t too nice
Learned my lesson but I paid a terrible price
When it looks like love but it smells like trouble
You better turn right around, jump down on the double
Johnny oughta know, Johnny’s on top
Johnny’s in the spotlight, Johnny on the spot
Touch fire, fingers will burn, this only took me a lifetime to learn
I was mistaken, now I’m makin’ amends
I was forsaken by my so-called friends
No more drinkin and drivin, no more cheatin on the side
No more chasin after money, runnin down numbers on a Saturday night
No more whiskey in the water, no more janey in the pipe
No more sneakin down the back stairs lookin to the left and the right
Johnny oughta know, Johnny on top
Johnny’s in the spotlight, Johnny on the spot
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2. |
Why Don't You Love Me?
02:28
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Why don’t you love me? Why don’t you love me?
Why don’t you love me? Don’t you love me anymore?
I used to hit the town and paint it red
Now I’m sufferin’ from this heartache in my head
If you would only pay attention to my pleas
You’d hear me beggin’, beggin darlin’, baby please—please—please
I sent you perfume, the most expensive kind
If you don’t come back right now baby I believe I’ll lose my mind
Why don’t love me? Why don’t you don’t love me?
Why don’t you don’t love me, don’t you love me anymore?
Why don’t you don’t love me, don’t you love me anymore?
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3. |
Odd Man Out
02:36
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You tell me that you love me, of this I have no doubt
You tell me that you love me, of this I have no doubt
But the ring on your finger tells me I’m the odd man out
You tell me that my kisses are sweeter than wine
You tell me that my kisses are sweeter than wine
But I heard you tell your mister that you’d be home by nine
If two makes company, three’s what makes a crowd
If two makes company, three’s what makes a crowd
So it’s time I hit the highway, ‘cause I’m the odd man
I’m the odd man out
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4. |
Retorno del Toro
04:02
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5. |
The Newlyweds
03:22
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Before I give you to the arms of another
I’ve got something to say…well, me and your mother
It’s the best time we’ve ever had
Being your mom and your dad
Don’t forget to write, though folks don’t write much anymore
Call from time to time, let us know how you’re doing
The occasional Sunday dinner would be nice
Maybe once a month, maybe twice if we can swing it
You and your exciting new life
You’re the newlyweds, newlyweds, husband and wife
You remind us of us at your age, we were crazy
Crazy in love all the while
Now you’re the ones, the ones who are wearing
That “pinch me, I’m dreaming” smile
Don’t forget to laugh, ‘cause laughter lightens any trouble
May no struggle or sorrow or strife ever darken your newlywed life
You remind us of us, we were young once and foolish
Feeding our hearts on a song
For who but a fool would make this commitment
When the rest of our lives are so long?
Now it’s time to go, you’re blowing kisses from the door
Blessings on you both and your brand new beginning
If a baby comes along that would be nice
We could take her off your hands from time to time
You’ll do fine in whatever you do in this life
You’re the newlyweds, you’re the newlyweds
You’re the newlyweds, newlyweds, husband and wife
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6. |
What Five is This
03:02
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7. |
When the Levee Breaks
02:49
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Locked and ready, ready to roll
‘Cause the big one’s comin,’ don’t you just know
But down on the corner, we got nowhere to go
When the levee breaks, when the levee breaks
When the levee breaks, we’re in for a great big….
It’s business as usual, our backs to the wall
‘Cause You can’t even compromise, you can’t do nothing at all
Smells like the empire right before the fall
When the levee breaks, when the levee breaks
When the levee breaks, we’re in for a great big…
Instrumental break
When the levee breaks, when the levee breaks (it’s more than just water)
When the levee breaks, when the levee breaks
When the levee breaks, we’re in for a great big change
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8. |
Walk Down Mystery Street
03:53
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Mama, I wanna be a guitar player when I grow up
I said mama, I wanna be a guitar player when I grow up
She said, I’m sorry son, you can do one or the other but you can’t do both
I said, Mama, I wanna make the people jump and shout
Wanna rock ‘em, wanna sock ‘em, wanna show ‘em what it’s all about
She said, believe me honey, that’s the road to perdition there ain’t no doubt
You can grow up a mighty good man
Or you can run around town with that thing in your hand
You wanna break your mama’s heart?
Keep playin’ that guitar out in the yard
But Mama, I got the fever down deep in my soul
Mama, I got the fever down deep in my soul
She said, Lord have mercy, protect my baby from that rock and roll
You can grow up a mighty fine man
Or you can run around town with that thing in your hand
You wanna make your mama proud?
Turn down that guitar, it’s too damn loud!
But Mama, I got music rockin’ in my head
Gonna make a million dollars and buy me one that’s shiny red
She said, God almighty, ain’t you been listenin’ to a word I’ve said?
You can play the guitar or grow up, but you can’t do both
I’m sorry son, you can do one or the other but you can’t do both
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10. |
Sign Up
03:36
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Friend let me tell you a story ‘bout a house at the edge of town
There in the dark blue midnight a dirty little deal went down
The boy said, “Man, I got to have all the money, all the women, all the fame.”
The man said, “Son, that won’t be a problem. I can get you what you want today…
Once you sign up, sign up, once we get you in the program
Flash! went the smoke and the lightning, the contract he did sign
It’s gonna take the church unusual to break him out of this one alive
He signed up, he signed up, now they got him in the program
Truth can be so complicated, easy to believe the jaded lie
It’s always the same situation, the cradle to the grave
The moment of truth at the crossroads: will you be the master or the slave
When you sign up, sign up, once they get you in the program
Sign up, sign up
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11. |
Simple Prayer
01:27
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12. |
The Wild Australian
02:19
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John Dodge Portland, Oregon
Folk-rock-classical-jazz. That’s my answer to “What kind of music do you play?” Considering the dozen states I’ve called home, it’s not surprising that my styles range as widely as my travels. But rather than try to label the sound—because everybody has a different idea (Americana/roots/urban folk pop/indie acoustic), I just go for three qualities in my music: it’s rhythmic, melodic and memorable. ... more
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