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Pennies on Mainstreet

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This was the first fingerstyle piece I ever wrote. It started with me saying, "Well lets write a song about a homeless man killing himself.", and ended with a sad subconscious interpretation of my future if I continue with my life habits.

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Down the street, a couple blocks from here,
rests a man smelling of smoke and beer.
And from the looks of his, denim jacket and his,
beat up six string acoustic guitar,
you can tell that hes seen, tell that hes seen better days.

And down the way comes a man in a black overcoat with gold in his pockets
Or atleast the government equivalent.
Walks on by and pays him no mind.
His footsteps accompany a melody that no one will hear.

Playing for pennies on mainstreet.

And at the end of the day, he'll count up his pay.
$4.37
Goes to the liquor store down the street, and buys a 40.
And as he drinks on the curb, his memories start to disturb him.
And as he looks at the disgrace of a bottle in his hands,
he realizes thats why hes here, in the first place.
Sets it down, on the asphalt beside him.
Holds a frame polaroid from 2003 of his family.
And this was all his fault.

Down the street a couple blocks from here.
Used to be a man, smelling of smoke and beer.
And from the looks of his, denim jacket and his
beat up six string acoustic guitar,
you can tell that hes seen, tell that hes seen better days.

Playing for pennies on Mainstreet. He was,
Playing for pennies on Mainstreet. He was,
Playing for pennies on Mainstreet.

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from 69%, released April 20, 2017

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