Something new from The Kill Branch Studio. A little reflection on my life.
I decided this time to use everything from BB rather than to play any of the tracks myself.
Of course I really wanted to play the piano and the guitars but I stuck with the plan.

This 100% pure organic.

The band: Real Tracks
Bass 3501
Acoustic Guitars 368 & 1676
Solo Guitar 3505
Piano 2045
Fiddle 2028
Steel 2542
Dobro 3073 & 2042
B3 688
Drums Nashville Power Radio Ballad with generous editing
Vocals Me

Enjoy!



Lucky Man



Lyrics: Copyright by Herb Hartley 2026

Woke up with the sunrise over that old hill,
Coffee on the porch, got some time to kill.
Ain't got much, but I got what I need,
Simple life's a blessing, nothings guaranteed
Truck's a bit rusty, runs a little lean,
Dogs in the yard, they ain't too mean.
Kids in the kitchen, laughin' with their maw,
Hell yeah, I'm a lucky man, I've got it all.

Hell yeah, I'm a lucky man, Got my guitar and and a farmer's tan.
Family that surrounds me, I hope you understand Hell yeah, I'm a lucky man.
People know me everywhere I go Some moving fast and others slow
Got my roots down deep that's what I know Hell yeah I'm a lucky man

Neighbors wave when I drive into town,
Small talk and smiles, never let you down.
Church bell rings, calls us to pray,
Count your blessings, each and every day.
Seasons change, but the love remains,
Through the good times, heartaches, joy and pain.
From the front porch swing to the promised land,
Hell yeah, I'm a lucky man,

Hell yeah, I'm a lucky man, Got my guitar and and a farmer's tan.
Love that surrounds me, I hope you understand Hell yeah, I'm a lucky man
People know me everywhere I go Some moving fast and others slow
Got my roots down deep that's what I know Hell yeah I'm a lucky man

[solo electric guitar]

Hell yeah, I'm a lucky man, Got my guitar and and a farmer's tan.
Love that surrounds me, I hope you understand Hell yeah, I'm a lucky man
Hell yeah, I'm a lucky man, Got my guitar and and a farmer's tan.
Love that surrounds me, I hope you understand Hell yeah, I'm a lucky man
Hell Yeah, I'm a lucky man.




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