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Seven Song #3
03:21
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SONG SEVEN #3
(Bergey)
All hope is learned
Don’t think you’re born with that
We lose our youth
It’s a matter of fact
Everybody’s got a short fuse
Most times I’d like to light it
No one wants to pay dues
Always wanting to fight it
It’s your turn to choose
I’ll pick up the check
There’s so much to lose
You’re in over your neck
I almost found out
I was on the lookout
I’m surprised you didn’t see me
You can’t leave a trace
I’ll be on your case
I suppose you want to be free
Always pay attention to the man
Put your foot down on the line in the sand
Measure its placement, see how it's changed
From the time before -- how it's been rearranged
Not to worry
No one’s to blame
It’s OK
We’re all the same
I hold you up
You put me down
Broken hearts
Really make this sound
Hey baby, once more with feeling
You don’t know with whom you’re dealing
Some things best left in my head
Some things best left unsaid
Some things best left in my head
Some things best left unsaid
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2. |
Mr. Jannings
04:58
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MR. JANNINGS
(Bergey)
He wanted to look good
On the day he died
Got his hair done right
Before he testified
Small bible in one hand
Cross in the other
Whispered confessions
Known only to his mother
There was a write-up
Mentioned his run-in
He was done-up
And she was done-in
His friends had dropped-out
Or joined-up
Gave a shout-out
In a round-up
He wanted to be set
On that final day
A folder of things
Done to help smooth the way
Recorded every number
Combination of locks
He did but he didn’t
Want them to find the box
There was a send-off
Called him a shut-in
Had to cut-off
So I could cut-in
His family moved on
Or moved in
Got his groove on
When it moved him
You said he contributed nothing to this earth
Except his birth
You said he had no real value at his age
Except his wage
He wrote it all down
Everything we said
Copious notes
Even on his dying bed
Anecdotes and jokes
Made up or realized
Put down in his journal
That wasn’t sanitized
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3. |
You Think I'm Great
03:17
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YOU THINK I’M GREAT
(Bergey)
Hey Girl
If you think I’m great
Why in public
Do you humiliate?
You hit me
And you talk about
My shortcomings
You call me out
You said he punched your ticket
Now he’s got another notch
One night this lady calls me
They’re together and we can watch
Hey girl
If you’re my biggest fan
Why at parties
Do you make such demands?
For instance
You’re needing a rest
Watch me mingle
Like it’s a test
If it’s left to you and me
To repopulate this world
They’d have to make it a decree
‘Cause you’re one crazy girl
For this love I was more ready than you
After all the things you put me through
I’m more than likely to call it off
My heart has hardened but my brain’s not soft
Hey girl
If you’re my biggest fan
Why at parties
Do you make such demands?
For instance
You’re needing a rest
Watch me mingle
Like it’s a test
If it’s left to you and me
To repopulate this world
They’d have to make it a decree
‘Cause you’re one crazy girl
And if I told you
You were the best
Would you give it a rest?
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4. |
Pick Out A Color
04:09
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PICK OUT A COLOR
(Dennis – Bergey)
Thank you for your love
Your tender kiss and cold embraces
Thank you for the time
You kept me in your good graces
I appreciate all the things you let me try
Considerations in such short supply
You let the world know I was a lucky guy
Chorus:
Pick out a color
Something meant to compliment me
Pick out a color
I’ll have it sent up; it’s on me
Don’t push me too far
I can cut you off more ways than one
Get the goddamned car
Sunny boy I’ll tell you when I’m done
Thank you for the hope
Means to an end you once gave me
Thank you for a glimpse
A future you almost saved me
We’ll bury that monkey some other day
Call up the gang when we want to play
A guest-less party makes it easy to stay
Chorus
Don’t push me too far
I can cut you off more ways than one
Get the goddamned car
Sunny boy I’ll tell you when I’m done
Chorus
Don’t push me too far
Don’t push me . . .
Thank you for your love . . .
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5. |
Some People Don't
03:05
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SOME PEOPLE DON’T
(Bergey)
Some people don’t know me
They get on a plane
Some people don’t know me
Won’t see them again
Some people don’t claim me
No proof of nexus
Don’t bother to blame me
So they move to Texas
What I lack in friends
I make up in song
12 more this year
And we all get along
Chorus:
And for every open evening
Don’t have to deal with anyone leaving
Don’t need to tidy up
Because no one’s showing up
Some people don’t call me
Got nothing to say
I could so bend their ear
In recalling my day
Some people don’t touch me
Afraid what I got
Nothing too catchy
I get that a lot
What I lack in friends
I make up in drink
There’s no one here
To care what I think (Chorus)
Some people don’t want me
To step in their yard
High bushes all around
It’s really not that hard
Some people avoid me
And I don’t see why
I’ve asked so many
To give me a try
What I lack in friends
I make up in pets
Some up and run away
Some stay at the vets (Chorus)
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TURN AND LOVE THE OTHER WAY
(Bergey)
Sometimes I forget
That I am a man
Some women out there
Still think I can
I appreciate
That input so fine
Can’t compare to what
She did that time
You said I was the only one
But last I looked you were on the run
A guy like me can only face
So much hurt and undeserved disgrace
Chorus:
You can turn and look the other way
As you may require
I can turn and love the other way
As I may desire
Sometimes I regret
I didn’t give chase
Some women out there
Said what a waste
I get uplifted
When I hear that talk
See it in my face
See it in my walk
You said I was the only one
But last I looked you were on the run
A guy like me can only face
So much hurt and undeserved disgrace
Chorus
Sometimes I forget
That I am a man
Some women out there
Still think I can
I have overheard
I’m a wanted man
If that’s the case
Get what I can
You said I was the only one
But last I looked you were on the run
A guy like me can only face
So much hurt and undeserved disgrace (Chorus)
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7. |
Crazy As A
03:12
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CRAZY AS A
(Bergey)
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8. |
It Didn't Take Me Long
02:23
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IT DIDN’T TAKE ME LONG
(Bergey)
Chorus:
It didn’t take me
It didn’t take me long
It didn’t take me
It didn’t take me long
Babies crawling on dirty floors
A wide array of open sores
Sheriff notices on the doors
A video star on all fours
A chance encounter with some whores
The same old hassles at all stores
A brief discussion what is yours
A knife appears to settle scores
It did not take me long
Chorus
Unshaded sidewalk much too hot
Kids playing in an open lot
Baseball card trading, what you got
Two boys sharing a tater tot
Her prom date arrives on the dot
She admires the bodice he bought
She can’t believe they ever fought
Baby formula flowerpot
It did not take me long
It didn’t take me
It didn’t take me long
It didn’t take me
It didn’t take me long
It didn’t take me
It didn’t take me long
It didn’t take me
It didn’t take me long . . .
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9. |
Driving On Carpet
03:14
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DRIVING ON CARPET
(Bergey)
It's a thin line
By the road sign
You're getting too serious
It's a mirage
In the mirror
You're getting delirious
Chorus:
You're coming in and out
You're starting to faze
Driving getting drowsy
Driving on carpet
Driving on carpet
Driving on
It's a loose ride
By the roadside
You're thinking about panic
Its illusion
From the incline
You're thinking about Mannix
(Chorus)
Roll down the window
Turn up the A/C
Turn up the radio
You're getting too cozy
It's a low tuck
Under the truck
You're thinking how to manage
Its confusion
From collision
You're thinking about damage
(Chorus)
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YOU THINK I’M GREAT (REPRISE)
(Bergey)
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11. |
Les Of Two Evils
03:53
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LES OF TWO EVILS
(Bergey)
He said he’d never hurt her
But now he’s thinking murder
Treats him like intruder
Where the hell is Jeb Magruder?
It’s a tough thing to consider
His life’s turned from sweet to bitter
Some say she is a temptress
Reminisce Ursula Andres
Chorus:
Les of two evils
Stay or go he don’t know
Les of two evils
Save yourself man and go
Now that she’s had an eyeful
She’ll be reachin’ for rifle
Poor Les never saw it comin’
Too late to start runnin’
He’s number one with a bullet
Who would have guessed she’d pull it
There is no point in the blaming
Thankful for her lack of aiming (Chorus)
What I’m telling you
I’m in this struggle too
Every step of the way
There’s no crime in that
Unless I’m fighting back
Must be a better way
The lawyer said to plea it
No tellin’ how they’ll see it
Self-defense works but one way
Better plea to see light of day
When the press gets hold of this
He doesn’t have to confess
He can ease into freedom
A life seen so very seldom (Chorus)
He said he’d never hurt her
But now he’s thinking murder
Treats him like intruder
Where the hell is Abe Zapruder?
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12. |
Quit Dreaming
02:52
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QUIT DREAMING
(Bergey)
Got no more excuses
This could be the year
Stirring up my juices
And find another gear
Hold to the promises
I made to myself
For those future awards
I need to build a shelf
Quit stalling and come down the slide
At least you can say that you tried
Dust off dreams grab them where they hung
Tickle files begging to be sung
Just finish a project
Show it to your friends
They may not like it
Well it all depends
Can you give a reference?
Something like they’ve heard
If you never do so
You’ll never hear a word
Quit skipping and get on the stick
Someday baby you might have a hit
Every line is nearly a peach
Imagine yourself on the beach
Acoustical panel . . .
Tandoori chicken . . .
Oh, hellzapoppin’ . . .
Got no more excuses
This could be the year
Stirring up my juices
And find another gear
Hold to the promises
I made to myself
For those future awards
I need to build a shelf
Quit stalling and come down the slide
At least you can say that you tried
Dust off dreams grab them where they hung
Tickle files begging to be sung
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13. |
We Live
03:05
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WE LIVE
(Bergey)
We live
In that house
The one you're making fun of
So don't
Be surprised
If you find it full of love
We ride
In that car
The one you won't be seen in
We park
It safely
In a garage that's leaning
It's the most
Damnable thing
That leads to no argument
To be poor
Yet win the crown
Life's richest tournament
She goes
To a school
The one your kid won't attend
But we'd
Do the same
This I can’t defend
It's the most
Damnable thing
That leads to no argument
To be poor
Yet win the crown
Life's richest tournament
You're too honest
For honesty
Honestly
We live
In that house
The one you're making fun of
So don't
Be surprised
If you find it full of love
It’s the fence
That need’s repairing
Pretend there is a gate
Walk on through
Best seat in the house
We’ve got an extra plate
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Andrew Bergey Denver, Colorado
After fronting the Oklahoma alt-rockers Rank Amateurs, Andrew Bergey moved to Colorado and started releasing solo albums in 2011. His clever, quirky, and surreal songs have forged “standard” rock albums, a bubblegum album, a children’s album, a premature anthology, and a cover album of his own songs! Why not? Andrew’s albums are always unexpected, experimental, and ear-wormingly entertaining! ... more
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