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Jeff Walker and Bill White - Ballad of a One Hit wonder

from State of the Heart 4 by Bill White and Friends

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i used to travel the country
coast to coast
my voice was like a bell
now im just an old man
with a passel of stories to tell

when i wrote my first songs
i had nothing to say
and i sang in the corners
of empty cafes
until my girl up and left me
with a broken heart
and the song i wrote for her
went to the top of the chart

my next songs didnt make it
and i was always about to quit
but its amazing how far
you can go on just one hit
in any town or city
i could fill three hundred seats
that was enough to keep me going
til i admitted i was beat

i used to travel the country
coast to coast
my voice was like a bell
now im just an old man
with a passel of stories to tell

i ate the fruits of paradise
and did some time in jail
women soaked in whiskey
lined up to go my bail
i cant say i am proud
of every part i chose to play
but i sure had some times
and now i see ive had my day

i used to travel the country
coast to coast
my voice was like a bell
now im just an old man
with a passel of stories to tell

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from State of the Heart 4, released February 22, 2024
Lyrics - Bill White
Music, Production, vocals, instruments - Jeff Walker

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