True from Thoughts & Ruinations by Mick Shaffer

Well now bless my soul, and bless yours too,
Today this ragged old soul feels shiny and new.
Think I’ll buy a round for everybody don’t agree with me.

Takin’ back my home, makin’ a new vow,
Wave to them sons-uh-bitches as they slink out of town.
I ain’t bitter I’m just better when they’re not around.

Yeah you gotta be strong, and carry on, we’re pushin’ through these dark days with a heart that’s true.

I been livin’ too long like I ain’t in the club,
Been searchin’ the skies for a light up above.
Growlin’ in my soul, too young to feel so old.

They say it’s gonna get harder before it gets hard,
They say I gotta live on an inch when I need a yard.
They flip the Jack of Diamonds with a grin and ask “Is that your card?”

You gotta be strong, and carry on, we’re pushin’ through these dark days with a heart that’s true.

I got two good legs to carry me ahead,
I’m runnin’ out of breath but I’m not dead yet,
Kickin’ up my heels when that pettin’ gets heavy tonight.

Well I’m a fine leaky vessel at my very best,
But tonight I’m swimmin’ out to look up over the crest,
Big wave breakin’ could be earth shakin’! Don’t you want to see?
Yeah you gotta be strong, and carry on, we’re pushin’ through these dark days with a heart that’s true.

I said you gotta live it long, and carry on, we’re pushin’ through these dark days with a heart that’s true.

• Americana
• Rock
• bluesy
• folk rock
• lyric-driven
• singer-songwriter
• San Francisco