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Topic: California Bound (by way of Mexico)

This is a follow up to Goodbye Billy Walker where the main character has gone home to tell what has happened and say goodbye. Hoping to find an inner piece he stops at the river he and Billy used to swim in when they were growing up but he's kidding himself and he hurts more then ever.

I changed the chording to G-C-AM-D and will re-edit the print later.

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California Bound (by way of Mexico) ©Ken Peters Jan 15 2011


[E]Going down to Cheat [A]River to catch my [E]breath.


[E]A sad good[A]byes a cause for [E]rest.


[E]Riding in a [A]cold October [E]rain


To [F#]ease away my [A]sorrow and my [E]pain


Wash a[F#]way those hurting [A]memories and some [B]blame.




Ah-ah-[A]aah Ah-ah-ah,Oh my [E]Lord.


I'm running [F#]from a past that [A]just won't let me [E]go.


Ah-ah-[A]aah Ah-ah-ah,Oh my [E]Lord.


I'm Cali[F#]fornia bound by [A]way of Mexi[E]co.




[E]Becky cried so [A]hard she tore my [E]soul.


[E]Becky, she don't [A]want me to [E]go.


[E]Billy's mom looks [A]tired without a [E]man.



[F#]In my heart I [A]I prayed she'd [E]understand.


And Billy's [F#]mom god bless her [A]heart she [B]understands.


Ah-ah-[A]aahAh-ah-ah,Oh my [E]Lord.


I'm running [F#]from a past that [A]just won't let me [E]go.


Ah-ah-[A]aah Ah-ah-ah,Oh my [E]Lord.


I'm Cali[F#]fornia bound by [A]way of Mexi[E]co.


Ah-ah-[A]aah,


Ah-ah-[E]aah.


Ah-ah-[A]aah-Ah-ah-ah,


Aah-ah-[E]aah.


Ah-ah-[A]aah-Ah-ah-ah,


Oh my [E]soul.


I'm searching [F#]for some peace of [A]mind to ease my [B]soul.


I'm Cali[F#]fornia bound by [A]way of Mexi[E]co.


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Re: California Bound (by way of Mexico)

Hey Kenny - I'm going back to check out the other song your are refering to but this is good on it's own. I just tried them straitght on not barred and it sounded pretty good.  Good song my friend.

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Re: California Bound (by way of Mexico)

Hi Jeff, Thanks for the read and comments. smile I'm really struggling with myself to put it on vid but I'll eventaully get there.
Thanks Again

Ken smile

Here is the Soundclick link to the original "Billy Walker" recording


http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so … ID=8093675

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Re: California Bound (by way of Mexico)

hey ken another good songwright,you are on a roll!!. like to see this on a video.

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Re: California Bound (by way of Mexico)

Hi Dino, smile

Appreciate the read and encouraging words. I bought the Zoom Q3 and hope to have a vid up shortly.

I know I keep saying that but this time I am holding myself to it...good or bad it will be posted on Youtube. smile
No Pressure lol

Thanks Again

Ken

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Re: California Bound (by way of Mexico)

Hi Kenny
"Billy Walker" was a real nice song. I hope you can can get this one recorded to.
Well done
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Re: California Bound (by way of Mexico)

Hi Ken, another great write, excellent stuff.

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Re: California Bound (by way of Mexico)

Hi Ark,
Thanks for the read and kind words. I'm working on the recording with the Zoom Q3 but even that has me tied in knots. God I hate being computer illiterate and gun-shy sad
Hopefully soon. smile
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Hey Buvvy,

Appreciate the read and comments. I hope to have the vid up on youtube shortly smile

Cheers

Ken

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Re: California Bound (by way of Mexico)

nice feel to the lyrics and chords ken post a link when you record it so I can give a listen smile

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Re: California Bound (by way of Mexico)

got to listen ken the Martin sounds great and you did a great job fingerpicking!

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Re: California Bound (by way of Mexico)

Hi Dino,
The low humidity has flattened the tone but it's gettin gooder.
Thanks for taking time to listen smile

Cheers

Ken

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