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Honky​-​Tonk Days

by Dusty Woods

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Honky-Tonk Days 02:40
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Verse 1: It was a honky-tonk band, four pickers in a van Headed for another place to play Singing all night, the booze and the fights We thought that it would always be that way The ups and the downs, the highways and towns Thinkin' life was just a big ol' stage Band on the run - damn it was fun - Lord, I miss those honky-tonk days. Bridge: We never made it to the big time I'm not sure we ever really tried We took what we were given, at least we made a living I'm just thankful for the ride. Verse 2: Why did it have to end, I'd do it all again If only I could have my say Pour me one more beer for the times that disappeared Guess we kind of let 'em slip away Now the world has move on and our music's mostly gone Me and my gang are turnin' grey That train's gone down the tracks, it ain't coming back, Lord I miss those honky-tonk days Damn! I miss those honky-tonk days
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My Turn To Cry 02:55
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Verse 1: Well, we just said goodbye like before But this time you're the first one out the door And you don't mind the teardrops in my eyes 'Cause you told me that it's my turn to cry Verse 2: You know I'm as true as I can be I'm not the man that I used to be So your leaving me was such a big surprise You told me that it's my turn to cry. Bridge: Well, you know that it's been some time since I let you down And even longer since I saw the lights downtown Verse 3 Still you won't forget or even try For you told me that it's my turn to cry.
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The Barstools Are Getting Higher 02:56
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Verse 1: Once I was the king of barstool mountain I'd climb it every night come what may Now I don't have the heart, my kingdom fell apart And the barstools are getting higher every day. Verse 2 You can't be a king without a queen And the sweetest one I know just walked away She didn't mean to be unkind, she just changed her mind And the barstools are getting higher every day. Bridge: A king upon a throne Ain't much good if he's alone And who needs a mountain that you can't climb The saddest thing you've ever seen Is a king without his queen Now watch the king slowly lose his mind Verse 3 Now every night I'm back here in my kingdom I guess I just don't know another way So I sit here all alone, I can't face going home And the barstools are getting higher every day. Oh lord, the barstools are getting higher every day.
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Ex-Darling Blues 02:12
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Verse 1: She used to be nice, used to be sweet She used to give me loving that would knock me off my feet But all that's changed, things ain't like they were before And now my darling don't call me darling no more. Verse 2 I tried to make amends, I tried to explain She changed all the locks and threw me out in the rain Well, it's a pitiful sight: a man pounding on his own door And now my darling don't call me darling no more. Bridge Baby, baby, tell me what you want me to do You're hanging up the phone, saying leave you alone - I'd do anything just to get back to you. Verse 3 Used to be my baby, treated me so kind Now the way she's acting's got me out of my mind I can't get over the woman that I still adore And now my darling don't call me darling no more. Yeah, now my darling don't call me darling no more.
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Once Around The Dance Floor 03:05
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Drive-In Blues 02:47
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Verse 1: Took my girl to the drive-in, she went out for a snack She must have lost her way 'cause she's still not back Now I'm trying to stay cool, Got those lost my love at the drive-in blues Verse 2: She must have been hungry, so I don't mind But milk duds and popcorn shouldn't take so much time Now I'm hungry too, Got those lost my love at the drive-in blues Bridge I know she couldn't have planned this, She'd never leave me lost and so forlorn Now I'm flashing my lights so she can find the car Cause they told me, stop blowing my horn... Verse 3 Now everybody's staring like I'm some kind of freak I'm still here at the drive-in, hey, it's only been a week Oh, what can I do Got those lost my love at the drive-in blues
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Oh Lord A'Mighty 03:01
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Verse 1: Oh, Lord-a-mighty look what's happened to me, I'm about as helpless as any poor man can be, I took a walk downtown, heavens above, I met a little girl and I fell in love, Oh, Lord-a-mighty look what's happened to me. Verse 2: Well, she's the kind of woman a man finds it hard to resist, One look from her eyes and I'm dreamin' 'bout her sweet kiss, People shake their heads, they don't understand What a little bitty girl can do to a man, Oh Lord-a-mighty look what's happened to me. Bridge: Well, I can't eat and I can't think, Since I met that girl I ain't slept a wink, Is this any way for a man to be? Oh Lord, look what's happened to me. Verse 3: Oh Lord-a-mighty, well ain't it a funny thing, We only just met and now she's got me pickin' out rings, Well, now she says it's time we set the date, Believe it or not but I just can't wait, Oh Lord-a-mighty, look what's happened to me. Oh Lord-a-mighty, look what's happened to me.
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Lone Frog Blues 02:57
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Bourbon Street Stroll 03:21
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CC Rider 03:26
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Chorus: Well, CC Rider, see what you done done done CC Rider, see what you done done done You went and made me love you, now your man done come. Verse 1: I'm going away baby, I won't be back till fall. Yeah, I'm going away baby, I won't be back till fall. If I should find a good woman, I just might not be back at all Verse 2: Honey, let me be your sideline just till your main line comes Why don't you let me be your sideline till your main line comes 'Cause I can do more switching than that main line ever done Verse 3 Oh, you can let me be your little dog till your big dog comes Yeah, you can let me be your little dog just till your big dog comes When that big dog gets here, show him what that little puppy done. Chorus: Well, CC Rider, see what you done done done Well, CC Rider, see what you done done done You made me love you, now your man done come.
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It's Over 05:29
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Verse 1: It's over, All I can do is set and cry Oh baby, oh baby, All I can do is set and cry 'Cause it's all over And you know, I just don't know the reason why. Verse 2: It's over I can feel it in my heart. It's over I can feel it in my heart. Our love is dying And it's tearing me apart. Verse 3: Bye-bye, baby I won't see you no more. Please kiss me one time, baby I won't see you no more. 'Cause it's all over, baby Down this lonesome road I go.
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New Kind Of Blue 03:27
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All alone at a table set for two My world is shaded by a new kind of blue Champagne bottle and cigarette She said she'd meet me, but she's not here yet Well I don't understand it Last lonely candle burns down to the table You know, it's just like she planned it I'd leave if I were only able All alone at a table set for two My world is shaded by a new kind of blue (long instrumental break) Well I just don't understand it Last lonely candle burns down to the table Well it's just like she planned it I'd leave if I were only able All alone at a table set for two My world is shaded by a new kind of blue

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Dusty's 10th album! The title song, Honky-Tonk Days, describes what it was like back in Dusty's road-running days, when music wasn't just a living, it was fun.

Here you'll find stone country, a humorous touch of fifties, and a chunk of blues like Lone Frog Blues - all the styles that make up what Dusty called "Ultimate Honky-Tonk". Listen for touches of New Orleans R&B, Ray Price and BB King.

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released July 30, 2018

"Honky-Tonk Days" album produced, manufactured, and distributed by Dustwood Media. Traditional blues "CC Rider" arranged, performed and recorded by R.J. "Dusty" Woods, arrangement ©2023 Jeri-Lynn Woods, all rights reserved.. All other songs written, performed, and recorded by R.J. "Dusty" Woods, ©2023 Jeri-Lynn Woods, all rights reserved.. All graphics and this compilation ©2023 Jeri-Lynn Woods, all rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws. Made in Canada.

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Dusty Woods Clementsvale, Nova Scotia

Born in BC, Canada in 1947, Dusty started performing in bands in his early teens. He was always honing his craft, learning stagecraft from more experienced performers.

Dusty passed away in Nova Scotia in 2017. The man is gone, but his music lives on. Dusty's online presence is managed by Mrs. Dusty (Jeri-Lynn Woods). My goal is to share the magic and keep the Dusty Woods legacy alive. ... more

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