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Rode Hard

by Jake Gray

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1.
I'll Quit Drinkin' 03:30
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G You wonder, if I’ve had enough C You wonder how much longer I’ll stay G D There’s one thing that helps me to decide G This feelin’ ain’t off the cuff C No way that I’m gonna be swayed G D G I’m gonna stay here, until, I unwind Chorus D I’ll quit drinkin’ C I’ll quit drinkin’ D <muted C> I’ll quit drinkin’ when they… G Run out of beer D I’ll quit drinkin’ C I know what you’re thinkin’ D <muted C> I’ll quit drinkin’ when they… G Run out of beer BRIDGE Am C G Now keep them coming nice and cold Am C D Dsus4 Cuz I, don’t wanna – go home… No, no, no, no Verse G You seem, a little disappointed C You look just a little bit sad G D G But I’m just lookin’ at this glass Chorus Musical Interlude | G C G D G | BRIDGE OUTRO
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Sam and Ella's Cafe 03:53
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C E Come right in F G Have a seat C E The daily special’s well F G Something to see C E People stop by F G But they never stay C E ‘Cause somethin’ ain’t right F G C In Sam & Ella’s cafe | E F G | There’s always room there I don’t wonder why If you’re feeling lucky There’s some things to try The food is cheap there but you always pay ‘Cause somethin’ ain’t right In Sam & Ella’s cafe Chorus F C Come and get it while you can F G Don’t you worry about your lifespan F C The food there always has some flair F G Add some dessert if you dare 1st Verse Disinterested Terry makes the, daily soup It makes you, really full and makes you ... really anxious But come right in We’ll save your place Though, somethin’ ain’t right In Sam & Ella’s cafe Chorus 1st Verse Sam & Ella’s Cafe… Sam & Ella’s Cafe… Sam & Ella’s Cafe… (Yeah, I’m gonna need a mop here… and a big bucket… and some disinfectant)
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I Saw A Ghost 04:06
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| G Em C D | G Em I saw a ghost and he was C D standing there in aisle five G Em Blank look on his face C D He forgot he’d been alive Bm D But when we were kids G C We all looked up to him Em C If he was still alive D G He could face the world again | Em C D G | I saw a ghost and she was Looking mighty pale She saw her life ahead Now she feels like she’s in jail She bet her whole life On one little shiny ring If she was still alive She could face the world again | Em C D G | Chorus Bm G They all had their hopes and dreams C G But now, those fade away Bm G Ghosts that just can’t let go C D Dsus2 They keep haunting this place Musical Interlude | Em C D G | x2 I saw a ghost and he was Working that nine to five Put all his dreams on hold As he’s barely getting by But now he thinks about the Things he won’t attain If he was still alive He could face the world again | Em C D G | Chorus Bridge C D What would it take to feel alive? Bm G Get that feeling back inside C D I’ve got no wisdom to bestow C D <tacet> I just know…. I saw a ghost Outro | Em C D G | I saw a ghost x4
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Rode Hard 04:04
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Gsus Let me tell you ‘bout a tale C/G Of a man whose life didn’t go so well Dsus And he looked like the world Gsus Come down on him Then I, heard a story ‘bout his life His 2nd, or 3rd, or maybe 4th wife And the lines on his face Looked mighty thin Well He, never set no boundaries He shrugged and said It was meant to be Don’t judge ‘til you walk a mile in these worn out boots And though he, always tried to get along The choices he made always went oh so wrong He come up empty in all of his disputes Chorus A7 D7no5 Gsus he was… rode hard… ah…. and put away wet C/G Gsus A7 D7no5 he was rode hard… he might have one, Gsus or two, or three regrets.. C/G Gsus (intro lick) And I, would be lying if I said I didn’t see the pain in those old eyes Though you know he tries to laugh it off Though he, says now that he’s made his peace That’s a lot of years and a lot of grief It still hurts to think about what it cost So I said, let me get this final round Let’s tip one back and knock ‘er down And we’ll just see, what tomorrow brings Let’s take the, edge of this ol’ night There’s another day and another fight Let’s focus on some better things Chorus Bridge Dsus Em He finally thinks he’s made enough mistakes C/G Gsus But he’s come a long, long, long way Dsus Em So I, ask him what’s he gonna do A7 He says, take some time, forget my pride, and switch Gsus out my old point of view (intro lick) Chorus Outro A7 Well we, had ourselves another round D7no5 Gsus C/G Gsus We ain’t take this world lyin’ down It don’t matter what’s gone before Just pick yourself right off that floor… Chorus (…or six regrets) He was rode hard… rode hard…
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Talk Dirty To Me 04:02
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I Hate It Here 03:37
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G Bm C A G Waitress took my order Bm Then she disappeared C I wondered if she’d make it back A When she finally reappeared G In a bar called Thirsty’s Bm And the name became so clear C Cuz I thought I’d die of it A When she finally brought my beer Chorus G I hate it here C C2 A C2 D And I wonder why its so C C2 A C2 G I should get my things and go G7addD C And though the beer is cold ---- old G I hate it here It’s said the source of your problems Are found lookin in the mirror But the only time I see one Is behind Thirsty’s cashier You’ll only find me here On days that end in “y” I’ll be at that same bar stool And you might wonder why I hate it here Bm Truth be told it ain’t the place C That’s been holding me here Am I could leave any time I want C And probably will… Cuz I hate it here Chorus G Bm C A Chorus G Bm C A I’ll just have one more…
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Don't Run Away 03:51
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C She was a little skittish When she saw me comin’ and I said I loved her and I wasn’t funin’ Am Don’t run away C Don’t run away G All I want to hear from you is Fmaj everything you say C Don’t run away Just a little chance is all I need comes with a warranty Satisfaction… … guaranteed. It’s guaranteed Now I only want to look at you every single day Don’t run away Chorus Dm You thought I’d break you F You thought I’d take you C for a ride Dm But I’m looking for something longer F something that is stronger G And won’t die Let’s hit the barn and make some hay There’s still sunshine Hey, before it rains Before it rains The sparkle in your eyes Well it makes me want to say Don’t run away Chorus Bridge Am All I want to hear from you C is everything you feel Am All I want to get from you C is everything that’s real Am All I want to show you C G Is how that I can provide <Break> C Chorus Outro G All I want to hear from you F Is everything you say C Don’t run away I only want to look at you Every single day Don’t run away The sparkle in your eyes Well it makes me want to say Don’t run away
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I'm Gonna Drink This Beer 03:27
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| D G A D G A | Bm G Some have said I’m sitting here A D Making my life a waste Bm G Some have said my drinkin’ ways A D Maybe should be reappraised Bm G Some have said it’s sad to see A D And my end is drawing near Bm G What they all don’t understand A D Is that I’m gonna drink this beer Chorus D G I’m gonna drink this beer A D Gonna keep on drinkin’ ‘til my head is clear D G I’m gonna drink this beer A D Then I’ll have me another round. But let me tell ya… Bm G All them folks are so stressed out A D Now, from the Internet Bm G All the stress and anxiety A D I’d just as soon forget Bm G The evening news is only designed A D To instill a sense of fear Bm G You can tune in or be like me A D And have another beer Chorus | D | Bridge A G I don’t have a judgment or worry A D Or - care about being harassed A F# All I care about right now G D7 Is what’s inside my glass Chorus (x2) D G We’re gonna drink this beer A D Gonna keep on drinkin’ ‘til our head is clear D G We’re gonna drink this beer A D Then we’ll have us another round. Outro (x2) D G We’re gonna drink this beer A D Gonna keep on drinkin’, keep on drinkin’ D G Yeah, we’re gonna drink this beer A D Then we’ll have us another round.
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Dare To Be Great 04:28
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Capo 1st fret Verse Am She came from a small town C And all she knew was G Find yourself a man Am And settle on down, settle on down Am Forget all your dreams that C Don’t include babies G Don’t dare to be great girl just Am Settle on down, settle on down Find a bad a job, maybe Baggin’ groceries Barely pays the bills but you Settle on down, settle on down When the beatings come Though they’re born of frustration Better mind your manners girl When you settle on down, settle on down Chorus Dm Am When she looks into her daughters eyes Dm Am Well she longs for a better way Dm Am She wants to turn her back on this town G Am But she knows there’ll be Hell to pay Dm Am She’ll find herself a better dream Dm Am Gonna find a better place Dm Am Leave this town and never look back G Am Gonna dare to be great Verse Take her daddies pistol Keep it just in case Some folks won’t like her leavin’ But she’ll never look back, never look back Had to pinch her pennies And find a hiding place Grab a few belongings then she’d Never look back, never look back Pack up both her babies And load ‘em in the truck Slip out of town at midnight And never look back, never look back Her life had turned a corner When she crossed the tracks Headin’ for the morning and she Never looked back, no she never looked back Chorus
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Come Duet With Me 03:18
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| Bb C F Bb C F | Bb Baby come and sit next to the fire C F And lend me your ear Bb I’ve got a song full of desire C F And I want you right here Bb I hope that you’ll like my singing, C F But together we’ll weave Bb And we’ll duet together C F Yeah in sweet harmony Chorus Gmaj I’m tired of singing alone Bb Baby I like your tone Fmaj Come duet with me Gmaj When I get you alone Bb Baby it won’t sound wrong Fmaj Come and duet with me Our song just keeps getting sweeter With each passing year Each time that we sing together It’s like a brand new premier I can’t wait to be together And I feel some urgency And we’ll duet together Yeah in sweet harmony Chorus Bridge Bb It just keeps getting better when we C F Get together, and sounding so sweet Chorus Outro Gmaj We’ll do much more than sing Bb Let’s make this a thing Fmaj Come duet with me When I get you alone Baby it won’t sound wrong Come and duet with me | Gmaj Bb Fmaj Gmaj Bb Fmaj | Come and duet with me… yeah Come and duet with me… Come and duet with me Come and duet with me
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Last Leap of Faith 04:06
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Verse C. In a castle over lookin’ sea C2 Came a love that wasn’t meant to be Am. G For he loved the daughter of the lord F. G. Am though he knew it’d never be his place F. G C For her hand he’d take a leap of faith She had been a happy girl And had what she needed from this world For her father was the castle’s lord But when he saw who caught his daughter’s eye He’d intervene in a way he could deny Chorus Dm. Am A tale as old as time Dm. G Two young hearts, set on fire Dm. Am Kept apart by the hands of fate F. G. C For his love she took a leap of Faith A special mission would be devised Whose true purpose was disguised but he answered the call of his lord A ship would be put out to the test The lord hoped the coming storm would do the rest Musical Interlude | C C2 Am G F G C | Bridge C C2 Upon the castle wall she heard his fate Am F G C And they still talk about the last leap of Faith Verse Some have talked about destiny and the castle broken by the sea With ruins that stand above the breaking waves Her ghost still walks upon the castles brim and you can still hear her call to him Chorus Outro F G Am Now, you can still hear her call to him F G C Her voice still carries upon the wind F G Am The passing years have brought her no relief F G C She still sings in the key of grief | F G Am F G C |

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released March 21, 2023

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Jake Gray Knoxville, Tennessee

Singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist.

Telling stories via song. I use a variety of styles influenced by some of the great musical storytellers.

There is another "Jerry Gray" that apparently has had some success with big band music. I am not him so... My family calls me Jake. Now you can too. ... more

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