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JJ Bailey - Some Call it Luck

from Hypophora: Audio Compilation: Volume IV by Various

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"Some Call it Luck" is a JJ original that’s a throw back to the country blues she heard her father play as a child. Played on a Regal Resonator let its old time twang share a street musicians musings on life.

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Long as I can remember, I’ve saved the dollars that I earn
You can’t always see ahead, what’s up around the turn
Holding on to a dollar like it’s my last

Sometimes you’re sitting pretty, playing on the street
Just singin’ to strangers, walkin’ on their beat
Waiting for a dollar, to fall down like rain

Still feel I know a little, more learnin’ to be done
Feel like there’s no direction, am I the only one?
I can’t be the only one, feeling this way

Life’s some kind of teacher, bring a tear to your eye
You can think on it forever, you’ll never know why
Take it day by day, try to be kind
I’ll just keep moving along, trying to read the signs

I didn’t study too hard, didn’t get a degree
But I got a book full of songs, I’ve played them all for free
Money ain’t everything, but I’m glad I’ve got some

I don’t have a fancy wardrobe, but I’ve got a nice pair of shoes
They always tap along, when I play the blues

Life’s some kind of teacher, bring a tear to your eye
You can think on it forever, you’ll never know why
No one sees tomorrow, and it could be hard times
But there ain’t no point worrying about it, tomorrow might be fine

Yeah I’ve had some heartbreak; But I’ve had some fun too
That’s how it’s been for me, man, how about you?

Still feel like I know a little, more learning to be done
Feel like a took the long road, am I the only one?
I cant be the only one, feeling this way?

Life’s a funny thing, there aint no use in asking why
Sometimes the things you hear they’ll make you bluer than the sky
Some call it luck, some call it fate
Life’s like a gamble, helps to get some breaks

Some days are hard, are they blessings in disguise?
Well you’ve heard it said, I know it sounds like a lie

Sometimes you’re sitting pretty, playing on the street
Just singin’ to strangers, walkin’ on their beat
Waiting for a dollar, fall down like rain
Waiting for a dollar, fall down like rain
Waiting for a dollar, fall down like rain

credits

from Hypophora: Audio Compilation: Volume IV, released November 28, 2020
Written by: JJ Bailey
Vocals: JJ Bailey
Resonator guitar: JJ Bailey
Recorded: JJ Bailey
Mixed and Mastered: Tim Bailey

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