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Roundarm Slow

by Rory Campbell

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1.
Lovebird 02:25
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I heard a little birdie in the maple tree Squeezed him 'til he made a sound as soft as silk Stuffed him in a cage so he would sing for me But even the prettiest sunflowers one day must wilt Put his beak down in my throat So that I would hit those notes Broke his back and stole his wings This flying man has learned to sing Took the angel from his sacred place in the sky Tied him to a string so I could show the world That I could hold the beauty of a life on high But I'll try not to break you my little bird Put his beak down in my throat So that I would hit those notes Broke his back and stole his wings This flying man has learned to sing Plucked his purple feathers for a coat of my own Left him naked bleeding in the mud Guess I never really learned how to love I think it's best I not take you home 'Cause I never learned to love Time to wash away the blood Will I ever learn to love?
2.
By The River 02:46
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The council from your mother and all the shit your daddy said Don't mean a thing to me when you're lying in my bed No preacher's sermon or teacher's school Can save me when I'm alone with you When I'm alone with you So let's walk down by the river to forget about life for a while And it's got to be enough When we walk down by the river and forget about life for a while Everything I learnt in life will wash out in the stream And I sure hope that I won't wake up from this dream Take the notes you made for me and toss them in the fire 'Cause I'm a fool when I am sitting by your side So let's walk down by the river to forget about life for a while And it's got to be enough When we down by the river and forget about life for a while The people on the TV screens will tell you all the ways to be But they don't mean a thing when you're sleeping next to me I will hold the words you said and love them oh so tenderly I hope one day you'll know what those words have meant to me You said... Let's walk down by the river to forget about life for a while And it's got to be enough When we walk down by the river and forget about life for a while
3.
Never and Always 03:40
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Water the plants and feed the dog Never put your hands on a burning log Never toss a coin in a wishing well Just hand it to another and wish 'em well Find someone you love and let 'em know Take 'em in your arms and hold 'em close Never save your words for a funeral The ones you love might need 'em now So hold 'em close Always check the bed for what's beneath And always check the stove before you leave Never face the winter without your coat Never be ashamed of what you didn't know But it ain't no excuse not to find out So find someone you love and make 'em proud Take 'em in your arms and don't look down Never save your words for a funeral The ones you love might need 'em now So hold 'em close Never save your words for a funeral The ones you love might need 'em now So hold 'em close
4.
Blue Dreams 03:20
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Blue dreams of a yellow house To match the yellow sun Tapping at her window a new day just begun The sun gets help from the little birds Singing from the trees You like to climb in your teddy-bare feet So you can feel the breeze Blue was named for the colour of the sky after the rain Blue dreams of an orange tree in a field of green When it comes to story time she'll take her book and read The words will paint a pretty picture of the dancing flowers Blue will take her own sweet time soaking up the hours Blue dreams of a rainbow school filled with curious minds Looking at the world through magnifying glass eyes Still don't know just what to do, so you'll just pretend Supposed to be the teacher but you're learning just like them Blue was named for the colour of the sky after the rain Blue dreams of a yellow house to match that setting sun She can rest her tired eyes, now the day is done Blue will dream of rainbow trees filled with singing birds She will sing along with them because she'll know the words
5.
Whisky In The Bottle 02:27
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Oh the whisky in the bottle it tastes so sweet Why don't you come and take a sip for me The song of your voice it sounds so sweet Why don't you come and sing a song for me Summer sun setting it looks so fine Pour yourself another glass of apple wine We can stay up and watch the stars Sitting on top of daddy's car 'Cause the whisky in the bottle it tastes so sweet Why don't you come and take a sip for me The song of your voice it sounds so sweet Why don't you come and sing a song for me Water in the river it runs so deep Kick off your shoes and dip your feet That moon is shining bright upon the lake Don't you worry baby it ain't too late 'Cause the whisky in the bottle it tastes so sweet Why don't you come and take a sip for me The song of your voice it sounds so sweet Why don't you come and sing a song for me Sound of the trees and the whipperwill Sun's coming up over the hill These endless summer nights Well they're keeping me free Soaking up the world just you and me But the whisky in the bottle well it's run dry Cross my heart and hope to die Oh the sound of your voice is a song so sweet And the whisky in the bottle it tastes so sweet Why don't you come and take a sip for me The song of your voice it sounds so sweet Why don't you come and sing a song for me Oh the sound of your voice is a song so sweet Why don't you come sit right next to me?
6.
Once Upon a Time 03:07
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I got me a letter from you to me There ain't nothing sweeter Than this dear friend of mine And a hand written letter From you to me You sing Kiss Me Kate On the shining stage And I know one day You'll sing Once upon a time Don't forget your mom and dad Ain't the only ones proud Of their big city girl You sing Kiss Me Kate On the shining stage And I know one day you'll sing Falling From The Sky How long has it been since I saw you my friend? Are we writing to the wind, will I ever see you again? How long it has been since I saw you my friend. You sing Kiss Me Kate On the shining stage And I know one day You'll sing Once upon a time Don't forget your mom and dad Ain't the only ones proud Of their big city girl You sing Kiss Me Kate On the shining stage And I hope one day You'll sing me a lullaby
7.
Take Me Home 02:43
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It must have been something I ate There must have been something in my drink But I don't feel like myself these days No I don't feel like myself these days So take me home oh won't you please Take me home oh won't you please Take me home oh won't you please If I drink enough my thoughts might drowned In burning liquor and cigarettes My mind is swimming and my thoughts are pounding Like a kick drum to the back of my head I'm dreaming of those good ol days Where if we got blue there were other ways With the boogie dancing and pirouettes Pyjama tees and a pair of sweats Well you've seen me at my best And I know it's not enough most times But it's a hell of a lot better than this So take me home oh won't you please Take me home oh won't you please Take me home oh won't you please I don't know where I am right now I'm stranded in some old ghost town There's blood on my shirt and I don't know if it's mine There's blood on my shirt or maybe it's wine And I know that it's late And I know that you're tired But won't you take me home tonight So take me home oh won't you please Take me home oh won't you please Take me home oh won't you please Cause I don't feel like myself these days
8.
Better 03:57
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I'll be better the second time around Give me one more chance and I won't let you down I'll be there for you my darling If only the second time around You don't believe in ghosts but what am I to you? Don't care much for sorry the second time through Don't believe in fairytales that lie about the end I dream about the days when you and I were friends And I'll take it all back if you show me how But you will never be back and I know that now Said I'll be better but you know better than that If you give me one more chance I'll just let you down but I'll be there for you my darling If only a second too late You were right to leave me behind You were right the first time around But I'll be there for you my darling If only in my dreams
9.
If You're Weary 02:54
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Tell me if you're weary Let me know if you're doing alright You know your mother well she worries from time to time If you've been stuck awake just coughing up a storm If you just need me to run out to the store I might not have all the answers But I'll help you count all the sheep That jump the fence as they pull you off to sleep Tell me if you're weary Let me know if you're doing alright You know your mother well she worries from time to time If you have troubles reaching me Give a call to your brother He'll do his very best, If only to please his mother Just remember that we're always on your side Oh my darling won't you put away your pride Tell me if you're weary Let me know if you're doing alright You know your mother well she worries from time to time Tell me if you're weary Let me know if you're doing alright You know your mother well she worries All the time
10.
Curtain's Fall 02:29
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Well they clap for the great charade Join in the big parade I sit alone When it's all been said done And I can't believe it all I get lonesome when the curtains fall I get lonesome, I do Bride and groom to separate homes And the pastor drinks alone I get lonesome when the curtains fall I get lonesome, I do King and queen to separate homes And the jester drinks alone I get lonesome when the curtains fall I get lonesome Well the band is marching home Now I sit alone waiting for the next show to begin When it's all been said and done And I can't believe it all I get lonesome When the curtains fall I get lonesome Do you?

credits

released August 5, 2018

This album would not be what it is without the wonderful help of two fabulous individuals, Sophie Campbell and Sashka Warner.
You will hear Sophie's beautiful voice on Never and Always, Whisky In The Bottle, Better, and If You're Weary.
You will hear Sashka shredding hot licks on Blue Dreams and Curtain's Fall, as well as laying down the smooth sounds of the slide guitar on Better.

The cover photo was taken by Terry Halverson.

Special thanks to Jack Mcclelland for lending me his instruments while he gallivanted in Russia.

Lastly, I want to thank all of you for taking the time to listen. I hope that there is something on this album that speaks to you.

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Rory Campbell Vancouver, British Columbia

Rory Campbell was born and raised in Grande Prairie, AB. He now lives in Vancouver, BC. He has never been a goofball in his life.

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