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Nick Hensley & the Love Songs for Angry Men The Beginning of an Ending

by Nick Hensley & the Love Songs for Angry Men

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1.
IT’S A COLD NIGHT ON THE OLD STRIP IN VEGAS I SWEAR I JUST SAW MY BREATH THERE’S A WHOLE BURNING THROUGH MY POCKET MAYBE ROLL THE DICE WITH WHAT I GOT LEFT MMM…MMM…MMM…MMMM YA KEEP YER HEAD DOWN, AVOID THE HOOKERS THIS ONE’S GOTTA STORY TO TELL ‘BOUT THE HOPELESS ROAD THAT TOOK HER… …DREAMS AND DROPPED HER OFF IN HELL CHANGE: YOU’RE SOOOOOOOO VICIOUS VEGAS (2X) SCREAMS AND SLOT MACHINES THEY ROLL TOGETHER IT’S A VEGAS SYMPHONY I WATCH THE STRANGE AND WEIRD AND WONDER… IF THEY’RE STARIN’ BACK AT ME MMM…MMM…MMM…MMMM KEEP MY HEAD UP, DODGE THE LIMOS LOAD THE BACHLORS, STOCK THE BAR THE DRIVER WAIVES THE FAIR CAUSE HE KNOWS THEY’LL SPEND THEIR MORTGAGE ON THEIR VISA CARDS CHANGE: YOU’RE SOOOOOOOO VICIOUS VEGAS (2X) GUITAR SOLO THE CLUB KIDS, THEY HIT THE STREETS LIKE CLOCKWORK BOTTLED WATER IN EACH HAND I USE TO WONDER WHY THEY GOT SO THIRSTY NOW I THINK I UNDERSTAND CHANGE: YOU’RE SOOOOOOOO VICIOUS VEGAS (2X)
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Zooey 04:52
N. Hensley (B HARP) (capo 4) I’ve stared at these waves before On and empty beach of at the Cliffs of Mohr And if this old memory serves It had crystal white sands and crescent moon curves I remember being lost back then When I lost my brother and my only friend But if this old memory serves I made one bad decision and got what I deserved Chorus: Ohh Zooey… You don’t know me like I do Ohh Zooey… No one gets me quite like… you do Somedays I don’t think good thoughts Sometimes I wonder how I’m still here Somedays I feel like being alone Other days it’s my biggest fear Could I leave here and never look back? Under a blue moon I ask myself… Maybe I should cash in my savings for a motorbike? Move to Brooklyn… make Zooey my wife Chorus: Ohh Zooey… You don’t know me like I do Ohh Zooey… No one gets me quite like… you do There’s a Silverstien poem with the arrow in the sky Where it hits a white cloud that was floating by The cloud falls and dies right to the shore But now I’m a man, I don’t shoot arrows anymore All these decisions well they to follow me And the words they don’t come so easily And if this old memory serves She had indie film eyes and movie star curves Chorus: Ohh Zooey… You don’t know me like I do Ohh Zooey… No one gets me quite like… you do Don’t you?
3.
THEY’RE THREE BOTTLES IN HE DRINKS WHISKEY ….SHE DRINKS GIN BUT HE CAN’T THINK ABOUT HER ‘CAUSE SHE STILL THINKS ABOUT… HIM BUT THE BOOZE, IT AIN’T THE SADDEST PART THE TWO ARE EVEN WORSE, …WHEN THEY’RE APART BUT HE STILL CAN’T THINK ABOUT HER ‘CAUSE SHE REMINDS HIM OF HER FATHER CHORUS: AND THE INSCRIPTION ON THE FIRST EDITION IT READ SON…. IF YOU MEET ANOTHER, LIKE YOUR MOTHER TURN AROUND AND RUN BUT IF YOU’RE HELL BENT ON LOVE AND YOU THINK SHE’S THE ONE CARVE YOUR NAMES IN STONE SO THEY CAN’T BE UNDONE SOLO THEY’RE THREE BOTTLES IN HE DRINKS WHISKEY …WHILE SHE STARES AT HIM BUT HE CAN’T THINK ABOUT HER ‘CAUSE SHE REMINDS HIM OF HIS MOTHER BUT THE BOOZE IT AIN’T THE STRANGEST PART IT WAS ALWAYS THERE …FROM THE START JUST LIKE HIS MOTHER FELL FOR HER FATHER CHORUS: AND THE INSCRIPTION ON THE FIRST EDITION IT READ HUN…. IF YOU MEET ANOTHER, LIKE YOUR FATHER TURN AROUND AND RUN BUT IF YOU’RE HELL BENT ON LOVE AND YOU THINK HE’S THE ONE CARVE YOUR NAMES IN STONE SO THEY CAN’T BE UNDONE SOLO
4.
She left a few weeks back. Took her photos and her clothes. Headed for her Sister’s in “Somewhere” Alabama… where it never snows. A 1000 minutes, a 1000 miles, thrill of being on the run. She took his left hook. And then she took his only son. A little cash for gas, from a “John” at the Waffle House. Her boy asleep in the back seat, as quiet as a mouse. She brought old cassettes and cigarettes to help pass the time. Never once regretting who or what she may or may not have left behind. CHORUS: WAIT… FOR EACH OTHER AND TAKE CARE…. (ALWAYS TAKE CARE) OF ONE ANOTHER (2X) Just outta Nashville, the sunset lights the halfway mark. But a busted headlight… deters her from driving in the dark. 1000 minutes, a 1000 miles, the thrill of being on the run …She didn’t come this far to have the cops take back her only son The boy in the back seat should never know what his father had done CHORUS: WAIT… FOR EACH OTHER AND TAKE CARE…. OF ONE ANOTHER (2X) …. solo She left a few days back. Burned all his photos on the stove Headed for her Sister’s in “Somewhere” Alabama… where God only knows A 1000 minutes, a 1000 miles and one good reason to run. (Sometimes we all just have to run) She took his left hook, then she took his only son REPEAT: The boy in the back seat would never know what his mother had done CHORUS: WAIT… FOR EACH OTHER AND TAKE CARE…. OF ONE ANOTHER (3X)
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HIM) I WOULD LOVE TO … GET TO KNOW YOU GRAB SOME COFFEE …CATCH A MOVIE WOULD YOU WANT TO …EVER MEET ME GRAB AN ICED TEA … KEEP IT LOW KEY --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HER) I WOULD LOVE TO … GET TO KNOW YOU GRAB SOME COFFEE … KEEP IT LOW KEY WOULD YOU WANT TO … COME AND GET ME OR JUST MEET ME … AT 7:30 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HIM) I WOULD LOVE TO … COME AND GET YOU HER) I DRINK ICE TEA HIM) I DRINK COFFEE HER) BUT I’M NOT THIRSTY HIM) I AM LONELY HER) WILL YOU LOVE ME HIM) WILL YOU HURT ME DUET) WILL YOU LOVE ME…. WILL YOU HURT ME
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Forgetting 04:44
MY MUSCLES CONTRACT AS I TRY AND RELAX AND FORGET WHAT I THINK I MAY KNOW BUT THE FEELINGS COME BACK WITH ANXIETY ATTACKS AND THEY JUST WON’T GO AWAY NO THEY JUST WON’T GO AWAY CHORUS: OH, THIS IS GONNA BE TOUGHER THAN I THOUGHT FORGIVING (YOU) THAT’S THE EASY PART FORGETTING IS (HIM IS) NOT (WELL) I TRY AND MOVE ON (AND) FIX WHAT WENT WRONG BUT THESE THOUGHTS THEY CREEP BACK IN MY HEAD SO I FREEZE FRAME A SMILE AND I’M OKAY FOR AWHILE ‘CAUSE (NOW) ALL THE BAD PARTS OF ME ARE NOW DEAD…? SO I TRY TO FORGIVE MYSELF INSTEAD? CHORUS: BRIDGE: WHILE THESE FINGERS HOLD THESE STRINGS THEY HOLD THE VERY RING…. THAT HOLDS ME TO YOU BUT IT WON’T MEAN A THING…. ALL THIS PAIN AND SUFFERING IF I END UP WITHOUT YOU …. WHY AM I THE ONE THAT ALWAYS HAS TO PAY FOR THE TIME I’VE LOST (2X) SOLO: CHORUS: (2X)
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I miss you sometimes …when you’re 3 feet away from me ‘cause I know that you’d agree It feels more like miles I miss you sometimes … EVEN…when i’m holding you ‘Cause I know you want me to just let go………..ohhhh CHORUS: Ohh it’s a sad thing The beginning of an ending Ohh it’s a sad thing The beginning of an ending (Em D A quick changes) ---------------------------------------------------------- I miss you sometimes …when I think of what could have been Ohh If I had just known then What I think I know now I miss you sometimes … EVEN…when we’re laughing ‘Cause we know where this is heading The Beginning of an ending CHORUS: solo ---------------------------------------------------------- I miss you sometimes … and that’s the strange thing ‘Cause there ain’t no Mistaking the sound of …Two ….Hearts… Breaking… I miss you sometimes … I miss the life we shared But I won’t miss the empty stares And I won’t miss pretending…. That it’s not a sad…. CHORUS: 2X
8.
YOU’RE A BRIGHT LITTLE THANG I THINK YA KNOW WHAT I MEAN YOU’RE A BRIGHT LITTLE THANG AND IN THAT DRESS YOU’RE…… SHINING YOU’RE A CUTE LITTLE THANG I HOPE YA KNOW WHAT I MEAN SUCH A CUTE LITTLE THANG SPARKLIN’ LIKE A…. DIAMOND CHANGE: Let’s lose the shoes and lay outside On the grass under a Minnesota sky …. Ohhh you and I YOU’RE A SWEET LITTLE THANG I KNOW YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN YOU’RE A SWEET LITTLE THANG HONEY THERE’S NO …. DENYING YOU’RE A HOT LITTLE THANG YEAH THAT’S WHAT I MEAN YOU’RE A HOT LITTLE THANG GIRL YOU ARE …. MELTING CHANGE: Let’s lose the shoes and lay outside On the grass under a Minnesota sky …. Ohhh you and I You help me lose the blues and clear my mind On the grass under a Minnesota sky …Ohhh you and I
9.
LIFE… I’VE PUT MINE ON …HOLD…. GOTTA TRY AND GET THESE THOUGHTS… UNDER CONTROL… BUT THEN THERE IS TIME … AND TIME TAKES ITS TOLL…. BRINGS THE WORST KINDA FEARS… LIKE I’M GETTING OLD… “WE’RE GETTING OLD!” CHORUS: SEE I REMEMBER THE LAST THING YOU SAID IT’S STILL FLOATING AROUND IN MY HEAD …AND I’M SO AFRAID…. …THAT IT’LL NEVER FADE…. NOW PRIDE… IT CAN TAKE EVERYTHING… I WATCHED MY CASTLE CRUMBLE… LIKE I WAS A KING BUT ALL OF THESE SIGNS… DON’T MEAN A GOD DAMN THING… WHEN I END UP ON LAKE ST. … PAWNING OUR ….WEDDING RINGS “…NICK, THEY’RE ONLY THINGS!” CHORUS: NOW PAIN…. I HAVE HEARD BETTER WORDS TO DESCRIBE… HOW MUCH THIS REALLY HURTS BREATH… EASIER SAID THAN DONE WE WON’T HAVE A DAUGHTER… AND WE’LL NEVER HAVE A SON “WHAT’S DONE IS DONE!” CHORUS:
10.
saint paul 03:36
HERE IN SAINT PAUL YA GOTTA LET THE FALL GO BEFORE THE FIRST SNOW SWALLOWS UP THE CITY WINTER CREEPS UP ON YOU AIN’T NOTHIN’ MUCH THAT YOU CAN DO MAYBE A DRINK OR TWO…. JUST TO… FEND OFF THE COLD CURSING YOUR LEATHER SEATS WHILE YOU WAIT FOR YOUR CAR TO HEAT THEY NEVER PLOW THE STREETS HERE IN SAINT PAUL (2X) -----------------------------SOLO (MANDO/CELLO)------------------- HERE IN SAINT PAUL WE WAIT FOR THE WEEKEND DRIVE TO THE CABIN JUST OUTSIDE OF THE CITY WINTER CREEPS UP ON YOU AIN’T NOTHIN’ MUCH THAT YOU CAN DO MAYBE A DRINK OR TWENTY - TWO AND HOLD OUT FOR THE SPRING NO CURE FOR COLD FEET LIKE A WOMEN WRAPPED IN FLANNEL SHEETS THAT’S HOW WE FALL ASLEEP HERE IN SAINT PAUL (2X)
11.
I guess I should think Before I open my mouth Maybe even fix things Before they all …kinda go south Please just don’t leave me Alone in this house -------------------------------- HEAHHHHHH Nervous thoughts retreat As (good) memories return To set my mind straight And so I have learned That you are my life And this is our turn --------------------------------HEAHHHHHH Maybe this could be Your forgotten wedding song The words they fell outta me ‘cause I held them so long But I kept it short So you could sing along
12.
CELTIC CHANT: NOW I’M NOT A BAD MAN BUT MOST OF MY LIFE WAS IN THIS CAN OUTSIDE MY DREAMS DIE WHILE I WATCH THE PAINT DRY --------------------------------------------------------------- NOW I’M NOT A GOOD MAN BUT I PLAYED THAT ROLE IN MY FORMER LIFE … (10 SEC OF MY LIFE) --------------------------------------------------------------- YOU SEE… ONE DAY I TOOK A STAND DEFENDING A MAN AND HIS WIFE … (HIS PRETTY WIFE) --------------------------------------------------------------- THE DAY THAT MY DREAMS DIED SO DID A THIEF BY MY HAND… (ON GRAFTON ST. IN DUBLIN) ------------------------------------------------------------------ NOW IN IN ALL THE TEARS I’VE CRIED I’M DROWNING IN MOURNING SINCE THEN …(AND I CAN’T SWIM) --------------------------------------------------------------------- bridge: HAAAAAAAAAAA (G SHAPE RUN) CELTIC CHANT: NOW I’M NOT A BAD MAN AND I’LL DO WHAT EVER I CAN TO EARN MY REDEMPTION AND RETURN TO DUBLIN ‘CAUSE IVE WATCHED MY DREAMS DIE AND NOW I WATCH PAINT DRY (3X)
13.
N. HENSLEY (CAPO 2) I ACT AS IF IM NEVER WRONG … SOMETIMES SING LIKE I KNOW THE SONG … EVERYTIME PRETEND LIKE WE GOT ALONG …… THAT ONE TIME, …’BUT MOST OF THE TIME… I SIT AROUND AND WONDER … IF I’LL EVER REALLY KNOW IF I TOOK A FEW CHANCES … HOW MUCH FARTHER WOULD I GO ‘CAUSE SOMETIMES LIFE MOVES WAY …. TOO SLOW … THIS I KNOW CHORUS: ..OHHH AND THE SUN NEVER REALLY LEAVES THE SKY AT NIGHT IT JUST STAYS IN THE SAME PLACE WHILE THE EARTH SPINS TOWARDS IT’S LIGHT …KIND LIKE WE DO, THE DIFFERENCE IS I DON’T NEED YOU I JUST THINK I DO, BUT ONLY WHEN I THINK OF YOU I GOTTA WATCH ALL THE THINGS I SAY … OUTLOUD AND REALIZE IT’S JUST A PHASE … BUT I’M TOO PROUD TO CONVINCE MYSELF TO STICK AROUND … THIS TOWN …WHERE I’VE FOUND… A PLACE FOR ME TO END THIS FIGHT OR FLIGHT WHERE THE PUBS ALWAYS POUR THE DRINKS JUST RIGHT ….AND I CAN SCREAM ALL OF THESE SONGS ….THAT I WRITE ….THIS I LIKE… CHORUS: …OHH AND THE SUN NEVER REALLY LEAVES THE SKY AT NIGHT IT JUST STAYS IN THE SAME PLACE WHILE THE EARTH SPINS TOWARDS IT’S LIGHT …KIND LIKE WE DO, THE DIFFERENCE IS I DON’T NEED YOU I JUST THINK I DO, BUT ONLY WHEN I THINK OF YOU YOU ACT AS IF I’M SO STRONG … SOMETIMES AND I PRETEND TO PLAY ALONG …SOMETIMES I GUESS WE ALL GET IT WRONG …SOMETIMES (2X) (GO TO THE PRE CHORUS)

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