Do As You're Told

from Southside Songs and Stories by Gregg Standridge

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lyrics

I heard a new poet, words like shifting sand.

Poured some form a bottle, spilt 'em on his hands.

I know I've sinned in words, I'll never live it down.

I know someday I'll have Twain's ghost to, slap me around.

But I'm getting along, I know the deal.

Pretty lights, saxophones and tattoos on your teeth.

I never had no money, I never had to be heard.

Till I heard the voice of Nashville whispering these words.

Ya be a good boy Ya do as your told ya might get to lip sink at the super bowl.

Ya be a good boy Ya do as your told ya might get to lip sink at the super bowl.

As I slip into a bright red sun these visions fill my head.

Hank and Johnny's words lying on the pavement dead.

I bent to pick em up, but they got blown away.

Then all the people on the street began to dance and sway.

Ya be a good boy Ya do as your told ya might get to lip sink at the super bowl.

Ya be a good boy Ya do as your told ya might get to lip sink at the super bowl.

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from Southside Songs and Stories, released November 27, 2005
Gregg - Guitar / Vocals and 1st Guitar Solo

Terry - Guitar Fills

Brian 2nd Guitar Solo

Wess - Guitar thru the Leslie and 3rd Guitar Solo

Al - last Guitar Solo

Steve - Bass

Dean - Drums

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Gregg Standridge Norman, Oklahoma

Gregg Standridge is from Norman Oklahoma. He performs compositions from his own experiences. Standridge has a Masters in Classical Guitar which gives his writing a different twist. The core of his writing might be called folk rock but there are certain aspects of traditional country/bluegrass as well as jazz/blues. Punk funk and ska styles will even permeate his writing. ... more

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