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Week 46 - Don't Get Me To Lyin' (191030)

from Song A Week, Volume 4 by James Tristan Redding

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Co-written with Rob Repass.

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In my college days I thought I was smooth
Chasin' ponytails and daisy dukes
Spent my twenties runnin' 'round like a fool
But I been tongue tied since I met you

Told the boys we'll meet up Friday night
Pop some tops under the neon lights
Didn't say you'd be along for the ride
And we'd be dancin' side by side

To tell you the truth it happens every time
You shoot me a look and my words start flyin'
Wanna' leave the games behind you gotta' gimme' a sign
Baby I'm tryin', don't get me to lyin'

Sold my '67 Nova today
Ain't been workin' on it anyway
Put up my putter 'cuz I know you don't play
Even bought tickets to the damn ballet

Take a look at what you're doin' to me
You got me wearin' my heart on my sleeve
I'd tell my buddies but they won't believe
I'm speechless on your polkadot sheets

No more fishin' 'cuz honey I'm hooked, even gave away my little black book
Threw my name in for a few extra shifts, savin' up for a ring
Wanna' leave the games behind, told everyone it's time
Baby I'm tryin', don't get me to lyin'

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from Song A Week, Volume 4, released February 12, 2020

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James Tristan Redding Nashville, Tennessee

British-American songwriter, singer, audiobook narrator, studio player, Godin Guitars official artist.

Founded global collective www.SongAWeek.org, performance art experience The Under Over: tinyurl.com/uoxuo (song circle underneath a highway) and writing retreat www.TheNashville24.com (annual challenge: write 24 songs in 24 hours).

Cuts by Sarah Harralson, Eli Alger, Emma Gale, David Easterling
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