1 Topic by StranSongs (edited by StranSongs 2009-12-30 00:23:48)

  • From: Belfast
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Topic: Rough and Ready

I've had those three words written down in a lyrics notebook for about 6 months. This finally fell into place this morning.


Rough and Ready.


You hired me for the summer season
Back in 82
Me a kid of 18 years
Lean and lonely
Tall and bony
Wanderin' where the west wind blew

Now I can't help the hard skin on my hands.
Can't help the wind-burn on my arms.
Can't help the oil smears on my clothes
Can't help the fact you know
That I can't help the love that grows
For you.

And I have worked your rich, green pastures,
Drained your meadow land
Built you barns and planted orchards
Green and lovely,
Land of plenty
Nurtured by these two strong hands

It was you first called me Rough and Ready
Now that's become my name
Town and Country call me that-
Rough and Ready
Sure and steady
Yet you will scarcely shake my hand.


Lady I can't wait forever
Seems love don't grow like corn.
I'll have to  find a bag to pack
Cos lean and lonely,
Tall and bony
Rough and Ready's moving on

Rough and ready that's just me

"Don't play what's there, play what's not there." Miles Davis

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Re: Rough and Ready

hi stransongs this has a country/western type feel to it,hope to hear it soon.....stay cool

love is life ,life is for love,keep a true heart and live life to the full....stay cool

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Re: Rough and Ready

lovelly story stransongs, unrequited love?

i get the feeling this would make a nice eagles type song, if you decided to put it to music. let us know if and when you do.

phill

Ask not what Chordie can do for you, but what you can do for Chordie.

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Re: Rough and Ready

I love it.

Again the imagery is wonderful. It does have a C / W feel to it.   I could hear the drawly quiet voice of James Dean.

Im looking forward to this recorded.

Thanks for sharing.

Old Doll.

Why Blend in with the Crowd ? When you were made to stand out !
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Re: Rough and Ready

Cheers all.

Daddy, C&W works for me too!

Hope you won't mind if I give James Dean a miss, Lena.

Phil, I'm gonna put on the Eagles tomorrow and see what flows -good call!

"Don't play what's there, play what's not there." Miles Davis

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Re: Rough and Ready

I love this Stran!  I could definitely strum to this.  Nice flow, nice story; always entertaining!  thanks for sharing! ~T

  • From: Belfast
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Re: Rough and Ready

Cheers Tee.

Added another verse -

Rough and ready that's just me,
The only thing I really need.
I'll get my hat and take your name.
Rough and Ready
Sure and steady
Lady, you wont call  for me again

"Don't play what's there, play what's not there." Miles Davis

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