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The Americana Diaries

by Joe Shelton

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21 (Feat. Sydney Paige and Slater Kane) 05:07
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Standin round the campfire light Drinkin a cold bud light Thinkin to myself is there anywhere I’d rather be… Mallows Meltin on the twigs Just as Phil was takin a swig Didn’t even think about sleepin…when the clock said three We just kept on singing…songs from 1993! Chorus Don’t you know what would be fun If we could all stay twenty one Don’t you know what would be fine If we could party till the sun shines…. If we could party till the sun shines… As the fire was flickering on She was barefoot with her blue jeans on and lookin just about as sweet as she could be… She just had scream out 'These songs are older than me' Chorus Bridge Freestyle Rap — We were dancing with the kids all night Thinkin we could beat em... to the first daylight But when that sun came up , they were going strong And we were so dead asleep, you couldn't wake us with a gong. Don’t you know what would be fun If we could all stay twenty one Don’t you know what would be fine If we could party till the sun shines…. If we could party till the sun shines… woooo oh…oh..oh… Don’t you know what would be fun If we could all stay twenty one Don’t you know what would be fine If we could party till the sun shines…. If we could party till the sun shines…
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Americana Diary 03:55
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Sitting on the step by the coke machine 6 oz bottle tastes like a dream Road side motel on the south end of town People here and there as the sun goes down Bored as hell tonight cant get out of my head Wanna be a rock star or just play ball instead Chorus Americana Diary Telling stories bout you and me Its a great day to be livin In land of the young and free Crusin' up and down Main Street Or flying out highway 3 There's no place I'd rather be…. Americana Diary In a small town bar by the neon sign I had dance with a girl that was twenty nine She had a Seger TShirt and long Red hair The only problem was her boyfriend and that crazy stare Running through the parking lot scared of being dead Crazy mix of thoughts running through my head Chorus Hotel on the beach smell the salty air Packed a cooler, grill and some old lawn chairs Temperature 103 I hope the truck don't stall Tailgate time across the street at Volusia Mall Petty, Earnhardt, Gordon, Hell I've seen them all before When the green flag flies you can hear them roar Chorus
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2 B With U 03:31
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I wanna talk for a little while A little while and make you smile that smile you smile when I’m with you Sometimes we laugh so much so much I can not talk although I talk too much its true You always seem to understand Understand when things are wrong and you always know just what to do Chorus Cause I love to be with you and I need to be with you and I want to be with you I remember that one time that time before you were mine when I felt lost and alone I remember how I felt so cold so cold with no where to go and suddenly you came along It was cold winter night a night when you saved my life and I knew you'd become my wife Chorus So come and talk for a little while a little while and make me smile that smile I smile when I’m with you…. Chorus out…
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Riverside 03:08
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Across the room I saw you I had to have you and I think you knew it too When we first locked eyes The Magic Happened You laughed and said where to? Im gonna take you down to the riverside wrap you up and hold you so tight Gonna take you down to the riverside and dance all night long Im gonna take you down to the riverside stare off into the pale moon light gonna take you down to the riverside Until the dawn… Gonna make love all night long It came as no surprise 9 months later when the kid had eyes so blue A few months after that we locked eyes again You said "lets go for number 2" Im gonna take you down to the riverside wrap you up and hold you so tight Gonna take you down to the riverside and dance all night long Im gonna take you down to the riverside stare off into the pale moon light gonna take you down to the riverside Until the dawn… Gonna make love all night long The house is full now The Sitter’s here tonight You laugh and say where to? Im gonna take you down to the riverside wrap you up and hold you so tight Gonna take you down to the riverside and dance all night long Im gonna take you down to the riverside stare off into the pale moon light gonna take you down to the riverside Until the Dawn but were gonna Sleep all night long
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Open Up Your Heartache 04:23
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News travels fast these days And heard you were alone I dont even know if you.. wanted me to know so I dialed your number and called you on the phone Said “I’m here if you need me” And I’m still here… If you don’t… Chorus: Open up your heartache and Let Me in I know that you've been lost before and it seems your there again You think no one understands but you know that all depends… Open up your heartache.. Open up your heartache.. Open up your heartache.. and Let .. Me . In. There’s more life ahead of you than the life you have lived Dont think of what it takes away Think of all you can give Cant you see what you mean to me and to those all around you? We’d have left you long ago If we cared… What you've been through… Chorus:
 Open up your heartache and Let Me in I know that you've been lost before and it seems your there again You think no one understands but you know that all depends… Open up your heartache.. Open up your heartache.. Open up your heartache.. and Let .. Me . In. Bridge: The Night was cold And snow was on the ground I sensed the fear in your voice How could you think, That I wouldn’t come around? As if there was a choice…???? Chorus:
 Open up your heartache and Let Me in I know that you've been lost before and it seems your there again You think no one understands but you know that all depends… Open up your heartache.. Open up your heartache.. Open up your heartache.. and Let .. Me . In. Chorus: Open up your heartache and Let Me in I know that you've been hurt before and you’ll get hurt again I dont have all the answers but you know I wont pretend… Open up your heartache.. Open up your heartache.. Open up your heartache.. and Let .. Me . In.
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Freedom Highway 03:06
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Thunder comes Rollin over the hills Clouds filled with lightning bringing thrills Storms coming flying by outside Sometimes they’re just in your mind Hey Hey Run - A Way… Through the night… Into the Day Let the big block run all your cares away Freedom comes out on the highway.. Walls are built up tween you and me Got so big from space they can see But the biggest ones I think you’ll find Are crawling around on the inside… Hey Hey Run - A Way… Through the night… Into the Day Let the big block run all your cares away Freedom comes out on the highway.. Ride….. Through sunset… down the road… coming…back HOMMMMMEEEE……. For 53 days and 53 nights I had hope flickering within my sights I thought we might make it through Until I saw him dance with you Hey Hey Run - A Way… Through the night… Into the Day Let the big block run all your cares away Freedom comes out on the highway..
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Evergreen 03:54
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The air was cold The first time I held you near And as we walked through woods The future became so clear It was the fall And I'll always remember Chorus: Hair, blown by the wind The blush of your skin Warm as I touch your face And I Want to believe Give and receive All that will be Evergreen-Evergreen Half my life I've spent in search of you There was a piece of me Somewhere I always knew And wherever we go I'll always remember Chorus Bridge: Wherever we go.... You Know I'll Always remember... Chorus
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American Dream 03:18
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Its a beautiful Friday night And I'm all alone And it don't feel right I wish I had myself a gig tonight Playin music to a crowded room this time Doesn't seem to be a chance of that drinkin beer on the couch and feelin sad So I, called a friend up on the telephone He said, come on man get your blue jeans on Get your ass down to the south side We're gonna have some fun tonight So I, threw the guitar in my GMC Put on my favorite hat And my boots and jeans I drove as fast as my car would go Took me fifteen minutes to get to the show Some dude from Nashville had run out them And I had the chance to come and fill in The American Dream is comin true tonight We got some fried chicken and some apple pie We're playin mellencamp and tequila sunrise We're gonna raise some hell tonight. I had the greatest show of my life And we sang and danced At the club that night. And when I saw my friends in the back row That's when I knew that it wasn't time to go Cause.. The American Dream is comin true tonight We got some fried chicken and some apple pie We're playin mellencamp and tequila sunrise We're gonna raise some hell tonight.
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Little Girl 04:15
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We have known this day will come for some time now There's a long long road in front and behind us now When you were only 3 years old you promised me you loved me more You asked me if I would read a book and maybe sing one more You got my eyes You got my smile You got my soul And although we'll be apart Over the years I tried to give you what you need I had to push and push at times to get you to take heed I know you always have been one who bites off more than you can chew I just want to tell you baby, that's what makes the perfect you You got my eyes You got my smile You got my soul And although we'll be apart You will always have heart Little Girl Today's the day you face this world as a grown up little girl Don't forget no matter what It you and me against the world
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America 04:08
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There’s a place in Virginia where we came and built our first home It was tough , it was rough and but we made it all on our own Its been 4 hundred years and we are still going strong Sometimes it might seem We don’t know who we should be So we elect a new King… Chorus: We are The One and Only We are the land of the free We fly the Stars and the Stripes We are America We like to sit with our friends while we eat and text on our phones Cant ya see, All Our feeds, tell us things, that no one needs to know Sometimes it might seem We don’t know who we should be So we all ask Siri…. Chorus: We are The One and Only We are the land of the free We fly the stars and the stripes We are America We get married and divorced even if our sex is the same left and right cant decide is it all just a game Sometimes it might seem Like we all disagree But were just family Chorus: We are The One and Only We are the land of the free We fly the stars and the stripes We are America We Are The Best and the Brightest We are The Home of the Brave We fly the Stars and Stripes We Are America We Are The Melting Pot We Are From Everywhere We Fly the Stars and Stripes We Are America
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My Heart is Open 03:52
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Here I am again tonight Starin out at the sunset Through the fireflies Somethin just feels right this time When I look into your eyes I see forever Bridge: And while I take it day by day Enjoyin myself along the way I just can’t wait until you say I love you Chorus: My heart is open And I’m all emotion I left myself wide open And I’m fallin for you Repeat Chorus The first time I saw you My world turned upside down I still didn’t believe it was you Until my dreams.. Started comin true Repeat Bridge Repeat Chorus Twice

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released November 20, 2017

Produced by Joe Shelton

Recorded at Bob's Country Bunker Greenfield, IN
Mixed and Mastered by Colt Capperune at Dark River Studios Nashville, TN
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