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by farrago

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1.
best of intentions 03:47
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I intended to learn everything in that book but a page never turned didn't give it one look i had planned to return every that i took but i kept it instead I'm just a big crook If I’m stating a case in my defense I will mention That I never ever had anything but the very best of intentions I’m as easy to hold as a piece of barbed wire I’m a rouge I’m a cheat I’m a scoundrel I’m a thief- I’m a liar Took the things that I sought, hoped I wouldn’t get caught yes I gave it a thought, but just the first one tie my word into knots i promise lot probably get shot then i can't run best of intentions, i had the best of intentions on the surface I'm so so sweet, A lying no-good cheat
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justine 03:55
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Workin' at the counter at the Overlook another placemat set A little worn and some pages torn you’re far from done quite yet food weren’t bad & service was fine as i figured out the tip you turned around and gave me a smile so bright it could light up the Vegas strip Justine, what you got to hide? Open up them shades, gonna let that light inside Read about it in a gossip magazine Justine Justine. With the tip of my hat I should have left it at that thought I was in like Flynn Couldn’t hold back, opened my mouth & stuck my foot right in. Weatherman says there’s cold front coming i can feel a real deep freeze your sunny disposition clouded up it dropped about 20 degrees Justine, what you got to hide? throw me them keys we're gonna take it for a ride slide on over till there's no space left between Justine don’t go calling 911 I’m sure I ain't breaking no laws if a heart that Pines is considered a crime I guess you got probable cause baby I'm a victim of circumstance don't throw the book at me i can’t lie i tried to catch your eye I'm guilty in the first degree Justine, what you got to hide? do i stand a chance or was it just implied? ride off in the sunset on a movie screen Justine Justine.
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milk 04:09
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Don’t say that you want -what i want - when you want -quite a different taste Try to make it right- when its right-cause I’m right- & it’s such a waste So why don’tcha –why won’t ya- try to approach a compromise S ‘pose i can hope- for the ghost of a chance that you’ll get wise There’s a saying that it’s not worth crying when it gets spilt But you’re praying that i don’t catch you lying trying to disguise your guilt Think that that the milk is free? Honey, go and take a second look Last time i checked sure as heck ain’t no dairy farm down in Tillamook Laying all the blame on the weather or the tide or the harvest moon Saying you ain’t ready - it ain’t time - keep repeating that tired old tune So I sit and I wait and I spin my wheels in the same damn spot It’s a sign to remind that it’s time for you to piss or get off the pot There’s a saying that it’s not worth crying when it gets spilt But you’re praying that i don’t catch you lying trying to disguise your guilt Think that that the milk is free? Honey, go and take a second look Last time i checked sure as heck ain’t no dairy farm down in Tillamook It appears my dear I’ve developed intolerance to you Though you always go so well with eggs and toast So I will fill my glass & raise you up one last salud only Remedy for my allergy is to relieve you of your post There’s a saying that it’s not worth crying when it gets spilt But you’re praying that i don’t catch you lying trying to disguise your guilt Think that that the milk is free? Honey, go and take a second look Last time i checked sure as heck ain’t no dairy farm down in Tillamook
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hang on , hold on 02:57
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struggle like mad to put food on the plate phone got shut off, and the rent’s always late help- when it’s offered- you always deny You go it alone, its do, or its die Hang on hold on, know its been rough Chin up cheer up - gotta hang tough Get what you got but it’s never enough I send all my wishes to you And i hope at least some will come true two part-time jobs & no state assist Sweat on your brow & clench of your fist Bills & collectors, there's no time to rest wearing that pride like a bullet-proof vest Hang on hold on, know its been rough Chin up cheer up - gotta hang tough Get what you got but it’s never enough I send all my wishes to you And i hope at least some will come true some day good fortune will shine down on you You’ll stand there blinded, not know what to do Karma or Kismet or blame it on luck So go out and get it- that vein finally struck Hang on hold on, know its been rough Chin up cheer up - gotta hang tough Get what you got but it’s never enough I send all my wishes to you And i hope at least some will come true
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love about you 03:17
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The way that you move when you’re going cross a room I think that they call it sashay? Don’t have a care about the way you have your hair Though others might call it passé The way that you grin when you’re holding it in you can’t wait to spill the beans The way that you laugh like a baby giraffe Not worried that you’re making a scene I could take a train to Pamplona Spain & run like hell from a bull Maybe sail away to San Tropez And drink till I’m absolutely full Gather all the gold & rubies in the world The diamonds and the silver too I couldn’t relate- none of that would equate to that one –more- thing That I love about you The way that you speak whatever’s on your mind not afraid tell say what’s what The way that you share your wisdom and truth, cause you can’t keep your big mouth shut way you make wait us till you’re fashionably late Just to show that you’re way too cool Way you sing a tune like an angry baboon not worried that you're acting a fool I could take make a haul all the way to Nepal And climb to the top of the sky Or maybe better yet, I might jump on a jet And stay at the Palace of Versailles Gather all the Dollars & Euros in the world All the Yen and the Pesos too It’d never fill my cup , no it’d never add up – to that One- more- thing That I love about you I could take a trip on a rocket ship explore a distant galaxy Or sail on a yacht to a glamorous spot and schmooze with the big celebrities Gather all the stocks and the bonds in the world The riches and the treasures too But it can’t calculate cause it don t evaluate- to that One- more- thing That I love about you
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number's up 02:38
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It’s a catch 22 – between me and you I’ll be six feet under before this is thru Always giving me the third degree my days are numbered, it plain to see I’m in 7th heaven & you’re on cloud nine had ONE too many -fruit of the vine 24/7 , three –sixty- five No two ways about it …we’ll never survive We better take five ‘cause we’re two of a kind - Three strikes you’re out with a one- track- mind I’m pleadin’ the fifth & but you're dressed to the nines My sixth sense tells me you’ll leave me behind My number's up Were at 6’s & 7’s ….so what about that? I ain’t got 9 lives- like a cat In the 11th hour - on a one way street I can still barely stand on my own two feet We are as queer as a three dollar bill behind the eight ball- & stuck there still The 9 that was saved in time by a stitch ain’t doin a thing for my 7 year itch. We better take five ‘cause we’re two of a kind - Three strikes you’re out with a one- track- mind I’m pleadin’ the fifth & but you're dressed to the nines My sixth sense tells me you’ll leave me behind My number's up I took my third strike- you spoke your two cents the whole 9 yards and you’re still on the fence Million dollar question - third time’s a charm Do I get the deep six? Or you still on my arm? We better take five ‘cause we’re two of a kind - Three strikes you’re out with a one- track- mind I’m pleadin’ the fifth & but you're dressed to the nines My sixth sense tells me you’ll leave me behind My number's up
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time's arrow 03:51
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Times arrow flies one way So don’t live in yesterday Life’s what’s happening While your e busy making plans Don’t mind trouble take a chance Don’t stand by the wall at the dance Get on the floor before the night slips away You can’t seize the day cause its flying You just hold on for that one way ride You can’t catch the wind no use trying Can’t stand by the shore and hold back the tide You get just one ticket for this train And if you missed it don’t you complain You were at the station the door was open The whistle was blown You can’t seize the day cause its flying You just hold on for that one way ride You can’t catch the wind no use trying Can’t stand by the shore and hold back the tide That bone orchard on the hill Is waiting and time can’t be killed Don’t be afraid You got nothing to lose Now it’s long since left the bow Make sure you’re here before you go Cause time’s arrow It flies just one way
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rough around the edges 03:46
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Panoramic vista that you just can’t view Found a brick wall worth talking to Free as bird ,tied to his perch Rich as a itty bitty mouse from church Life of the party when you’re all alone Just about as honest as a payday loan Gentle as a snake, mean as a lamb Sweared that you cared but you don’t give a damn Rough around the edges but you’re oh so smooth Quite the wall flower but you got the moves Sober as a judge till the cork gets popped Float to the bottom then you sink to the top rough around the edges but you're oh so smooth rough around the edges but you're oh so smooth Drive the speed limit on the autobahn Come wide awake every time you yawn looking at the pudding just to find that proof any time you lie it's the gospel truth putting out the fire with gasoline rolling in the mud so’s to try and stay clean Pouring on Tabasco over crepes suzettes Quick to contradict every chance you get Rough around the edges but you’re oh so smooth Quite the wall flower but you got the moves Sober as a judge till the cork gets popped Float to the bottom then you sink to the top rough around the edges but you're oh so smooth rough around the edges but you're oh so smooth rough around the edges but you're oh so smooth rough around the edges but you're oh so smooth
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today is the day 03:57
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Today is the day for movin’ on You’ll see that back door open and know we’re done Today is the day for movin ‘on So tomorrow don’t look for me ‘cause I’ll be gone I’m tired of all your drinkin’ & your whoring And I never told you , but your stories were so boring All I ever heard about was you , you , you So today is the day I’m leavin’ you Today is the day I’m leavin’ you I packed it up I’m movin' out I think we’re through When I think of all the good times, well you know there were so few So today is the day I’m leavin' you It was your lyin’ that had me cryin’ that same old song I took my time made up my mind you done me wrong Our time together darlin’ has just left me feelin’ blue So today is the day for leavin’ you Today is the day I’m leavin’ you I packed it up I’m movin' out I think we’re through When I think of all the good times, well you know there were so few So today is the day I’m leavin' you
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405 04:47
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Get across that river- point A to point B Won’t somebody please please make it easier for me? Dreaming’ ‘bought an ice cold beer that’s waiting in my fridge Don’t know when I’ll ever see the end of the Fremont Bridge 405, I’m stuck here twice a day 405, there ain’t no other way My life’s getting shorter every time I drive On the four o five Traffic tight day and night- Don’t nobody want to share a ride Convenient it is that we all do our business at precisely & exactly the very same time Yessir - Prefer to be secure all alone in our own buffer zones But it’s worth the commute and a little pollution- if we could ever just get home 405, I’m stuck here twice a day 405, there ain’t no other way My life’s getting’ shorter every time I drive On the four o five Some frigging guy called the eye in the sky is telling us what we already knew I’m Holding a grudge just because we barely budge it’s my weekday de ja vu squeeze & push & cuss nonstop , - grab a spot – and slide on in Is this a freeway-or parking lot? & what’s with all the plates from Washington? 405, I’m stuck here twice a day 405, there ain’t no other way My life’s getting’ shorter every time I drive On the four o five

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released April 15, 2017

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farrago Portland, Oregon

original musical via portland, oregon

dean bunnell-drums
david robinson -guitar/vocal
luke smith -
bass / vocal.

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