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Runaway Blues
by TomFairnie

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Submitted on: Sep 03, 2008 - 05:48:31 PM
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Description I've always wanted to write what I see as a typical American "road" song - this is as near as I can get

Lyrics Runaway Blues

It was down in Lynchburg Tennessee
There was Jack, her and me
Stole a rental pick-up truck
Just to see, the deserts of Nevada
Times don’t get much harder
In San Juan, New Mexico
At the all-night Last Picture Show
Two runaways make a name
That grows, into Barrow and Parker
Life don’t get much darker

We got the blues baby
We got the blues baby
We got them runaway blues
We got the blues baby
We got the blues baby
We got them runaway blues

There’s a dead man in Montgomery
If he’d only listened to me
He’d still have his liquor store
And we’d walk, the streets of Alabama
Now that don’t matter
‘cause in Arkansas that line was crossed
It was Little Rock and we were lost
The dollars trailed in blood and tears
The cost, of being most wanted
America’s most wanted

We got the blues baby…

Turned back to where we used to be
Traded that truck in Tennessee
Got a ’98 Dodge and a bullet for free
From an old, Angel Town moonshiner
In back of Black Jack’s Diner
We were on the lam, set to kill
From Antioch to Andersonville
And on that road they speak of us still
Warning, sons and daughters
Run away like water

We got the blues baby…

© Runaway Blues music by Tom Fairnie, words by Tom Fairnie & Bob Shields 30th May 2007 3rd FRET C

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	Feter said 126 days ago
	Runaway Blues Awesome awesome ...its beena while my friend what a sweet come backsong totalimpressed byu the setting and harmony ...perfect production thnx alotforsharin !!!!!!

	composerclark said 126 days ago
	Clyde 'n Bonnie I can't imagine a more American song than this, be it a road song or some other genre, which is all the more remarkable because it was written by someone from Edinburgh... Amazing! Totally professional production, wonderful song, great lyrics. Outstanding. And welcome back!

	jie said 126 days ago
	Cool Nice one Tom lovely authentic American feel. overall well done keep up the good work

	thetiler said 126 days ago
	Really has that Arlo Guthrie feel and that is really saying something. Terrific story though sad really, a nice tale and well done. Very enjoyable to listen to. Glad I listened to his ! Thanks for sharing, nice fingerpicking as well !

ceilidh said 126 days ago

wow Tom
What a sound! It couldn't be more american, how amazing it was written by a scotsman :) Sounds fantastic, great singing, great playing, great lyrics, great everything. It is so professional in all ways...
just checked your website, wow! huts off Tom.
By the way "Wild Geese" and "My little Radio" are the best. But because I am a melancholy girl, I gave a vote to the Geese.
Brilliant music!

	guygrooves said 126 days ago
	Great writing... Sounds like you hit the nail on the head with this one. I haven't heard a more typical American road song to date. Great song and performance.

	saymme said 126 days ago
	Ver y Beautiful I'm 'just a fan of Musicians ' and I really enjoyed this very beautifully done .. !(!) ThankYou My Pleasure ! If it would've been downloadable I would've dl it !!

	Lennon714 said 126 days ago
	Love it. Perfectly executed. I think you met your goal right on.

	rtcooper said 125 days ago
	MADE IN THE SHADE The guitar EQ and Vx Trx are a great blend. Subtle shadings all around. TOP Production Values. Compliments and regards, Cooper

	buckhorn said 125 days ago
	Nice Genuine old timey feel. Lyrics top notch. Quality stuff.

	egobandit said 123 days ago
	wow I cant tell you how much I enjoyed this ,Top tops in my book

	TurquoiseRose said 122 days ago
	Wonderful This is Great! I really enjoyed it. Vocals and music fit together perfectly. Very professional sound.

	Lightman- said 94 days ago
	Great I like the slide-guitar... And your vocals... Your voice is totally great to country/blues.... Thanks for sharing this song....

	Char said 94 days ago
	Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker died in a hail of bullets. Talk about overkill. Unbelievable that you told some of their story in such an authenthically Ameican way. Wow, Tom! Thanks.

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