Long Time Gone

by James Carr

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Shane Larmand This honest track is sparse with nice picking and features some sweet string work at the end of the song. Very tasteful.

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The Disappearing small town where the hero finally died
and memories of a happier time only remain in black and white
Calloused hands now grown old and forgotten like yesterday
Where a mans word once stood for something
and his faith could not be swayed
It's a long time gone
I can still hear the song
Like vinyl crackling in my soul it takes me back where I belong
It's a long time gone
The relics of our fathers were made of blood and sweat
Now a disposable world has us in chains and forever in its debt
Mom and pop closed the doors making way for the strip mall factory
And progress sacrificed the honest man and forced him to his knees
It's a long time gone
I can still hear the song
Like vinyl crackling in my soul it takes me back where I belong
It's a long time gone
Sitting on the front porch watching the world
Tearing itself apart
While Mayberry's burning to the ground
The machine reaches in and pulls out its heart

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released August 3, 2021

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James Carr Seattle, Washington

James is a songwriter that is not afraid to pour his heart and soul into a song. His knack for story telling and connecting with audiences draws them in to be part of the experience.

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