In Memoriam,

I lost a childhood friend this year to cancer. He exhibited extraordinary courage, dignity and

grace in his final battle. Above all he never lost his sense of humor. He basically laughed his

way out of this world. I was lucky to have him in my life and I sure do miss him. This song is not

meant to be depressing but to affirm his philosophy of “Might as well have a good time cause

we’re not getting out of here alive”. Thanks in advance for listening, Tom



https://on.soundcloud.com/eqWPt


https://tommyadamsmusic.com/track/3647281/as-good-as-gone




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Electric Guitar, Pedal Steel ,Vocals, Tom Adams





As Good As Gone


I caught every GD’d red light and if it wasn’t bad enough

Today was not the day for me to be late

his mother was with the priest she wouldn’t give up on us

it was a miracle that she never lost her faith


he said Now I’ve got to move on there’s no more tomorrow

I’d hate to make this short story long

I’ve been stuck here in this hell since Jesus left Chicago

When the sun comes up I’ll be as good as gone


All the sudden we were sixteen sitting by the lake

Tellin lies and drinking Thunderbird

How could we have known oh for heaven’s sake

it would take this long before the lifeboats burned



he said Now I’ve got to move on there’s no more tomorrow

I’d hate to make this short story long

I’ve been stuck here in this hell since Jesus left Chicago

When the sun comes up I’ll be as good as gone


Adios, so long, take care, see ya

A shape shifting eagle in the sky

Before you go look up let’s have one more tequila

Let’s toast our youth before we say goodbye


he said Now I’ve got to move on there’s no more tomorrow

I’d hate to make this short story long

I’ve been stuck here in this hell since Jesus left Chicago

When the sun comes up I’ll be as good as gone