February 2009
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Oceanside Cabaret
OCEANSIDE CABARET c. 2009 Ryan Welton
VERSE 1: I’ll worry ‘bout tomorrow When I see tomorrow Lest I borrow trouble today
I’m up for an adventure Perhaps a risky venture If only you’ll convince me to play
PRE-HOOK: Then you break out my credit card In a moment of disregard For anything I have to say And you tersely admonish me Give me your guarantee That everything...
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Weekend Writing
I’ve heard about writers in country music taking weekend trips together where they just write, write and write. Creative retreats.
Well, I’m having one of those myself this weekend.
It’s a three-day weekend, and I’m just chilling at the crib, writing as much as possible. TV off. No outside music to color what I’m doing. Just write, write, write.
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Lonely People (Original Song)
This is a tune I wrote almost three years ago. Boy, how time flies.
Song up top, with lyrics below. Like usual.
Lonely People c 2006 Ryan Welton
Verse 1: ————— i should’ve known that the best of my years were behind me i should’ve grown up instead of bein’ a baby i should’ve thrown in the towel to signal surrender Maybe I should but i...
Norman, OK (Original Song)
This sounds like more of a commercial than an original song, I suppose. But the chorus line of, “I’m gonna show you a good time in Norman, OK” kept running through my head.
If I play this live, I’ll likely do a much bluesier version, maybe even slow it down some.
Anyway, video and lyrics below.
NORMAN, OK
c. 2009 Ryan Welton
VERSE 1:
It's been cold in Oklahoma...
