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The Show Must Go On

by Carl Pemberton

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1.
Nine To Five 03:46
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Dm Bb F I need more than my Nine to Five can offer. Gm F Dm Sure it pays the rent but that’s about it. F Gm Bb Dm If this is what people call happiness, then I’ve gotta go. F Gm Bb Dm I need love. I need faith. And I’ve got something to show Dm Bb F I want a life rather than be a drone programmed for the same job every damn day. Dm Bb F Work. Work! Well work makes jack a dull boy! Isn’t that what they say? Gm F Well I ain’t your average jack, you see. Em That life, it ain’t for me. Dm F In this world you have to take what you want Gm Bb Dm but give everything in re-turn. F I have to take my life back Gm Bb Dm And start to relearn my dreams. Dm Bb And the things that I’ve wanted to be. F C-- C# I guess, some would call that free. Oh Dm Bb And I hope that someday you will see F That I can be something different Em Dm Than just me Instrumental break Dm F Tell me who I am and who I’m supposed to become Gm Dm Is there a way to find this, without ever leaving home? f I feel scared to walk away from this life, Gm Dm Even though I know it’s not right Dm Bb I must make a journey to find myself F Gm Whatever ever it takes and nothing else matters Dm Bb F Dm I need more than my Nine to Five can offer. Gm F Dm Sure it pays the rent but that’s about it
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On My Way 03:52
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I pack my bags and call out of work They will never know the difference I bet they’ll hire some other jerk I get in my car and head out of town I won’t let this place bring me down I’ll leave my old routines behind I’ll say farewell to all I know I’ll go to the city to find Myplace beneath that neon glow Things would be different and I’ll hold On to my dreams I won’t let them be ripped by the seams I’ve given it all up and left it all behind I hope that someday my journey will help me find A new love for my life and some peace of mind I’m going to do the things I want to do I won’t waste time or it will all be over soon Life won’t hesitate to pass me by So I’ll do I want before I die and Live my life but I won’t think twice I’m laying cards down and rolling dice Luck is on my side and staying close by I’ve got a feeling. Don’t ask why.
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The City 03:46
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Fm Ab Bb Wait! why are you driving so fast Hold on! I just want to get past Fm Ab Bb This is becoming too much for me Oh my God! Is that the city? Db Eb F Ab The lights illuminate the sky A star on land that’s easy to find Db Dbm Ab So bright it lit up the night Db Eb Fm Ab A manmade marvel, a concrete castle I’m in awe as my heart beats faster C# C#m I’ve awaited this my whole life Ab Bb Fm Eb Db Dbm Where do I go now? And what am I going to do? I’m alone in this town and it’s all so new Ab Bb Eb E Fm So I take a deep breath and carry on to where I belong Eb Db Db# Dbm Adventures and opportunities await And It’s all just fate playing out Fm Ab Bb Wait! Why are we walking so fast? Hold on! I don’t think my legs will last Fm Ab Bb This is all just amazing to me Maybe here I’ll feel free. Fm Ab Bb Please God tell me it’s true There so much to see and so much to do Fm Ab Bb I almost forgot that I’m here on my own But I’m not scared being here all alone Solo Db Eb Fm Gm Ab Db Dbm C Db C Db Eb Fm Ab Bb It’s a race for the finish and I won’t be last I’m starting from new and forgetting my past m Ab Bb The new found fire that’s burning in my heart Let’s me know this is a good place to Db C Db C start.
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Waiting On A Second Look 02:39
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I saw you Looking at me Who knew That you would notice me Will you look One more time Then I will say hello Because you look so beautiful I try and play it cool And the smile that you gave me made my day I just hope I know what to say The butterflies are dancing They got no where to go The thought of you is entrancing So, I keep my gaze out the window Who are you mystery girl With your black framed glasses And long brown hair Will you look again? I see you smiling And I try not to stare Then you turned your head And looked me straight in the eyes You laughed a little and you gave a big white smile And you gave me a second look
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Pardon Me Sir 03:30
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Pardon me sir If you have a moment to spare I’m diggin’ your music I couldn’t help but stare I love the way your music flows You guys put on one a hell of a show Here’s a small tip and a thanks from me This kind of thing shouldn’t be free It’s amazing to me how people pass right by The greatest performance I’ve seen with my eyes I must know one thing If you don’t mind me asking If you guys are so good, then why are you on the street? He said to me I love this gig but not for the money I love this gig because my days are always sunny When I’m out here with my band of bums I forget about my life and how I live in the slums This life is hard enough trying to make it through But I make enough money off of people like you Who tip me for a song well played I get to live my life one more day I love what I do, don’t you see? When I play, you’re really seeing me And son I’m the freest man there can be
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Take My Hand 02:50
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So many things I want to say About the games you try to play But I tell you something I learned If you don’t watch out you're going to get burned Make your wish while you can But 11:11 is just another trend You have to make your wish come true The way you look in my eyes It tells me everything's going to be all right everything's going to be alright But when it’s over and I’m cold From being alone and growing older Without you But I’m here with you now And that’s all that matters Take my hand And I’ll show you my world I’ll let you in Like no other girl Don’t be afraid It’s not too late If you stay here with me I just might, just maybe, be happy
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Wide-Eyed Girl 05:34
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Well I fell in love With a girl sent from above She had big wide eyes But I had to go and make her cry In case were wondering I still care And if you were worried I’ll still be there Now that you know I’ll let you go If you ever need me You’ll know where I’ll be But I’m not planning I’m not planning on being alone Slowly I’ll get over you But I know that we’re not through You’ll come back in my life At the very worst time Oh wide eyed girl You rocked my world I didn’t make a move I was afraid of what I would lose Now I know I was a fool Now you’re chasing some tool And I don’t think there’s Anything I can do Oh I was wild about you You were always on my mind I always wanted to see you But you were always hard to find I’m telling you one thing And I promise it’s true I about fell in love with you This wide-eyed girl She rocked my world And took my heart By accident This wide-eyed girl Rocked my world And made me wonder What happened? If you were wondering I still care If you were worried I’ll still be there Now that you know I’ll let you go If you ever need me You’ll know where I’ll be But I wont be alone for long I’ll write another girl her own song And I won’t worry with you anymore
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The Show Must Go On 04:21
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It’s hard to Imagine A place called home When you’re down on your luck With no where to go But the show must go on Like the promise of dawn every day And a dark night That will always go away And now I wait For it all To change I close my eyes But it’s all in vain My whole world stays the same As I float within my range And I’m lost but at what cost There is nothing left to lose And all my dreams aren’t coming true I sit alone on my park bench Wondering how it all crashed at burned My chance at success was blinded By my love for a girl who cared less than I did I’m all out of luck And my hope for a new life has been crushed But I will never, I’ll never give up As long as I live, I will continue on And hope that one day my dreams will come true Because for now there’s nothing left for me to lose Im going to prove to myself it’s not through But the show must go on Like the promise of dawn every day And a dark night That will always go away It will always go away

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The Show Must Go On, a concept album, plays with the notion that a band doesn't have to stick strictly to one genre. Each song represents the hardship and success of Jack, the narrator and main character in this record. He leaves his job and travels to the city to show the world his music, and to prove to himself that this is what he was called to do. Two people effected him the most in this record. A young brunette with black framed glasses and an old street bum who is playing with his band. Please enjoy this ever-changing mixture of music and poetry. Follow Jack through his journey into the big city and maybe you can learn the lessons that he did.

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released January 16, 2010

Special Thanks to my good friend Jeremy Webb for playing the drums. He also my engineer and helped co-produce the album. Find him on Myspace and learn more about Night Owl Studio. www.myspace.com/nightowlstudio
Also, a special thanks to my cousin Chase Ramsey and his entrancing electric guitar contribution on the song The City.
Thanks also to Caleb Dykes and his electric guitar rhythm and solo on the song Pardon Me Sir, as well as his acoustic rhythm track on Nine to Five.
Last but certainly not least, is the lovely Jillian Spears with her wonderful harmonies on the song Wide-Eyed Girl.

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