Hi, all:

Here’s another collaboration with John Vaughan. When John sent me the original lyrics I think he had a ballad in mind . . . and I think I surprised him a bit going in a little different direction--something new for both of us! I did say I wanted to focus on some more upbeat tunes in 2020, so . . . here goes. Not sure I’ve quite nailed it, but hope you enjoy it nonetheless. As always, your feedback is greatly appreciated.

Here’s the song:

DRINK WITH ME

Here are the lyrics:

Ain't got much just friendship to give;
no flash car on the drive where I live—
lived alone since love come to an end.
Her lies, always persuasive, took our friends.

It gets lonely when my day’s works done
I sure miss hanging out with someone . . .
I’m at the bar in my own company.
Will somebody have a drink with me?

Does anyone care to have a drink with me?
Let's hop on a cloud from reality.
Pretend that we're happy, like good friends should be.
Does anyone care to have a drink with me?

Hey, don't be silly, don't you be shy—
this one's on me I'm happy to buy.
It's my anniversary one year today.
I’m single now, but it ain't all what they say.

Does anyone care to have a drink with me?
Let's hop on a cloud from reality
Pretend that we're happy, like good friends should be.
Does anyone care to have a drink with me?

Do you come here a lot?
Is this your second home?
Are you one of those guys
who keep checking their phones?
Me, I get tired of keeping myself to myself.
Hey, there's a crowd of us now—
let’s leave bygones alone;
find the ultimate high
in a place all our own.
Set life aside, and
cheers, let’s drink to ourselves.

Does anyone care to have a drink with me?
Let's hop on a cloud from reality
Pretend that we're happy, like good friends should be.
Does anyone care to have a drink with me?

And here’s the band:

RealTracks: 2939 Bass, Fretless Electric Rock8thsRene Ev 120
RealTracks: 2023 Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm CountryRockJohn Ev 120
RealTracks: 847 Guitar, Electric, Rhythm CountryRockRiff Ev 120
RealTracks: 844 Guitar, Electric, Rhythm CountryRockPopping Ev 120
RealTracks: 593 Fiddle, Rhythm Bluegrass Doc Ev 100
RealTracks: 669 Guitar, Slide, Background EasySouthern Ev 120
RealDrums: DrivingPop8ths^01-a:HiHat, Snare, b:Open Hat, Snare