Story Behind The Song
I've sepnt my life teching live shows and playing live music. I decided to write a song about what attracts someone to such a life.
Song Description
Roadie's are the unsung heroes of Live Music. If someone didn't get all the hard work done, the show will not go on. Give 'em a hand!
| Song Length |
3:33 |
Genre |
Country - Americana, Country - Americana |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Welcoming, Congenial |
Subject |
Music, Life |
| Similar Artists |
Brad Paisley, Eric Church |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Roadie's Ode
Hit the streets with nothing but spare change in my pockets
Until I was picked up by a traveling band.
They said, "We can use you if you think you can work it"
Thought here's my shot, said "I'm your man". (I was in)
The drums too loud, lead guitar still needs tuning
Bass player, he's a friend of mine
Lead singer, hear he's OK when he's not drinkin'
Just when that is, I cannot testify
Well it's a Roadie's Ode, Still I roam
Can't say how long I'll be gone
Girls line up out back when the show is over
Try to hook up with the boys in the band
I'm polite, smile sweet as clover
Every now and again one says, "Be my man" (Alright)
Well it's a Roadie's Ode, Still I roam
Can't say how long I'll be gone
It's a Roadie's Ode, Just a Roadie's Ode
Out on this tour I found home
This town seems like all the others
From inside this bus it's hard to tell
Will the crowd be large, can we raise the cover
How many T-shirts do we still need to sell?
Repeat Chorus
Copyright 2012 Michael Gordon Fleming
(415) 643-2253 mike@westcoastvideo.net