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Slo​-​Parts - Country Style

by Ed Wemmerus - (aka Slo-Parts)

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Sometimes I do, Sometimes I don't, Sometimes I get drunk By Edward C. Wemmerus Copyright ©Edward C. Wemmerus Sr. April 21,1991 All Rights reserves Tempo 100bpm key of A Verse 1 Well I'm Rollin down the highway, chasin' after love Ridin' buckin' bronks or in a honky-tonk, there's one thing I'm sure of You won't find love in a two bit bar, but you can find a dream All it takes is a little whiskey, and a girl in skin tight jeans Chorus I'm been ridden' in that rodeo, trying' to win the prize Tryin' to get that girl in the honky tonk the one with the flirty eyes Some times I do, Some times I don't, some times I get drunk And end up in the county jail, passed out on a bunk Instrumental Verse Verse 2 I've been in every one horse town, from here to Birmingham I've ridden' bulls and wrestled steers, and tasted lots of sand When it comes to drinken' whiskey, and chosen' women down Hey, that's what I am all about, when this Cowboy coolin' down. Bridge Some time you get thrown, face down in the dirt Sometime you make it, when you can make it work Sometimes all the ladies that saw you in the show Want to take you home at night, and never let you go Chorus Been ridden' in that rodeo, tryin' na take the prize Tryin' to get that girl in the honky tonk the one with the flirty eyes Some times I do, Some times I don't, some times I get drunk And end up in the county jail, passed out on a bunk Tag lines ad-libbed Yeah, Hey Jailer, I wanna see the High Sheriff Hey, ain't I got a phone call comin' to me, or somethin' like that, I call my Lawyer Yeah, Hey when are we gonna eat, Jailer, I'm gettin' kinda hungry I been in here a long time now Ya ever gonna feed me Jailer, are you listenin' ? Jailer, can you hear me ? Hey Jailer, When you gonna let me outta here. Damn, in jail again, Oh well
2.
I've Got Time to Spend By Ed Wemmerus Words, Music and Arrangement By Edward C. Wemmerus Sr. Copyright © February 6, 1991 All Rights Reserved Copyright © Registered February 25, 1991 Verse 1 I've got time to spend, workin' overtime. I've got time to fix up the old car I've got time to spend out with the boys on Friday night. I've even spent some time down at a bar I took the time to buy myself a mandolin. Someday I'll spend the time to learn to play I've got time to go and visit all my next of kin. I've even found the time to kneel and pray. Chorus But a heartache always happens when I take the time. To close my eyes and think of lovin' you No matter what I do there is no peace of mind. Cause all the time I've got, I spend, missin' you Verse 2 I've got time to spend watchin' football. I've got time to go fishin' if I choose I've got time to go and do the things I'd really like to do. I've even got some time to think of you. I've taken time to play a game of checkers, with the old men sittin' down around the square. I've got time to sit and dream about tomorrow. To kneel and pray to God that you still care Repeat Chorus Tag line Cause all the time I've got I spend, missin' you
3.
An Undiscovered Hero Words, Music and Arrangement By Edward C. Wemmerus Sr. Copyright © December 20, 1990 All Rights Reserved Copyright © Registered January 15, 1991 Dedicated to Charlie Red, the original Undiscovered Hero Verse He's a country singer in a Stetson hat with a guitar in his hand Wearin' cowboy boots an old gambler suits he makes a livin' doin' one night stands Standin' on the stage at a county fair with a rag-tag five piece band tellin them stories and singin' them songs about workin' hard and takin' a stand Chorus He's an undiscovered hero, a country balladeer bringin' songs and jokes and words of hope to all the folks from far and near but when this gig is over and the crowd has all gone home he'll pack up the old truck, kiss his lady for luck and down the road they'll go Verse Wearin' faded jeans and a pony tail, she's sittin' in the very last row She's heard those songs a million times through every matinee and show She's got a baby on her lap, still she's the first to clap even if he's done it wrong/ She loves the fair haired man, with the rag tag band And the way he sings a song. Repeat Chorus Bridge It's a hard life that they're livin' playin' for the crowd each night they give it all they've got, for one more shot hopin' it will turn out right But nine years on the highway with a pick-up truck for home makes it hard to be a star, no matter who you are a singin' in that microphone Chorus Tag line: He'll pack up this old truck, kiss his lady for luck and down the road they'll go.
4.
A Little Lapse Of Memory Words, Music and Arrangement By Ed Wemmerus Copyright © September 12, 1992 Edward C. Wemmerus Sr All rights reserved Copyright registered October 19, 1992 Chorus It's just a little lapse of memory , that's all Not the kind of thing that happens all the time I forgot to remember to forget that I love you Just a little lapse of memory , that's all Verse I I know I'm not supposed to think about you darlin I've tried to wipe your memory from my mind I make myself forget about how close we used to be And really it gets better all the time But sometimes when I'm just a little lonely I try to fight but baby it's no use Well there's nothin I can do, to keep from being blue I forget I'm not supposed to think of you. Chorus Instrumental Break Verse 2 I know I'm not supposed to be here on your doorstep Specially since today's your wedding day And I really wasn't trying to upset you It's just that sometimes I forget to stay away Chorus Tag line: I forgot to remember to forget that I love you Just a little lapse of memory , that's all
5.
Between The Whiskey and The Teardrops Words, Music and Arrangement By Edward C. Wemmerus Sr. Copyright © Aug. 1, 1992 All rights reserved Copyright © Registered October 19, 1992 Verse I Whiskey doesn't mix with teardrops, you can never get your fill It can't fix a broken memory, never has it never will But on the bottle I'm relyin', to help my heart get over you Though it won't stop me from cryin', I keep hopin' that it will Chorus Whiskey you've gotta take her memory, and help me get it off of my mind You've got to paint a new illusion, and one that's not the end of the line Although I know it may seem hopeless, It's really just a matter of time Between the whiskey and the teardrops, The beer and the brandy and the wine. Bridge Turn around Verse II I know I cannot drown my sorrows, in a sea of alcohol and that I should just forget her, stand up proud and stand up tall But that's not in my constitution, I can't do it on my own I fortify my resolution, drinkin' whiskey all alone Repeat Chorus Tag line: Between the whiskey and the teardrops, the beer and the brandy and the wine
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The Only Time By Ed Wemmerus Copyright 10-31-2008 Edward C. Wemmerus Sr. All Rights Reserved Key of A 90 bpm Verse 1 I been working in this steel mill, nigh on twenty year Workin' like a hungry dog, spittin' blood and tears Got my family to keep goin', thru the hard times and the strife It's an all American story, it's the story of my life. Verse 2 Well my daddy came be for me, working in this mill He showed me what it took to live, and I remember still How he taught me how to fish and hunt, he taught me what was right He said an good man doesn't need to run, or go out an pick a fight Chorus The only time I saw my daddy cry, was when my mamma said her last goodbye He took her hand and gave her a smile, said I'll see you on the other side But I could tell it did not ease the strain, of watchin' mamma lyin' there in pain Then he kissed her on the cheek and said goodbye, and was never the same Verse 3 My daddy's gone and I'm the family's man It's my turn to teach my son, to help him understand That the the only thing you really own, is your integrity I'm working in this Steel Mill, raisin' up my family Chorus The only time I saw my daddy cry, was when my mamma said her last goodbye He took her hand and gave her a smile, said I'll see you on the other side But I could tell it did not ease the strain, of watchin' mamma lyin' there in pain Then he kissed her on the cheek and said goodbye, and was never the same Tag lines: But I could tell it did not ease the strain, of watchin' mamma lyin' there in pain Then he kissed her on the cheek and said goodbye, and was never the same
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Maybe He'll Get Lucky Words, Music and Arrangement By Ed Wemmerus Copyright © November 21, 1992 Edward C. Wemmerus Sr. All Rights Reserved Verse 1 He's thinkin' maybe he'll get lucky, maybe he won't. Maybe he'll get to take her home, maybe he won't Or maybe he'll just sit there on that barstool gettin' drunk. Maybe he'll get lucky, maybe he won't Verse 2 I can see it in his eyes the way he looks at her. He's tryin' to figure out a way to get to her And even though I'm sittin' right here next to her. He thinks he can take her, away from me Chorus Now maybe he feels lucky, maybe he don't. Maybe he'll be a winner, maybe he won't Maybe he really wants to find out if I'm gettin' drunk. Maybe he'll get lucky, maybe he won't Verse 3 As a general rule I'm normally a quiet man. I try to mind my own affairs as best I can But there's one thing that I think he'd better understand. The lady he's talkin' to, is married to me Instrumental verse Chorus Now maybe he feels lucky, maybe he don't. Maybe he'll be a winner, maybe he won't And maybe he really wants to find out if I'm gettin' drunk. Maybe he'll get lucky, maybe he won't Tag line: Maybe he'll get lucky, maybe he won't
8.
It's Just Another One of Life's Little Disappointments (formerly titled A Simple Life) Word, Music and Arrangement By Edward C. Wemmerus Sr. Copyright © Dececember. 14, 1991 Edward C. Wemmerus Sr. All rights reserved Verse 1 I was sittin' on my pony, at Hollywood and vine. Tryin' to find a place to park, I didn't have a dime My buckskins chafin' me, from ridin' down the line. I guess I'm just a little behind the times C h o r u s It's just another one a life's little - disappointments. When you just want to live a simple life Yeah with three squares on the table, and a woman that is able. And a good edge on your trusty huntin' knife Verse 2 I tried to find a barber, for a haircut and a shave. All I found were stylin' shops, and permanent waves Its a sign of the times in the home of the brave. No one wants to live a simple life C h o r u s It's just another one a life's little - disappointments. When you just want to live a simple life Yeah with three squares on the table, and a woman that is able. And a good edge on your trusty huntin' knife Verse 3 I went to by some ammunition, at a dry goods store. And they told me that they can't get that caliber no more Well tryin' to kill a buffalo without it is a chore. He said " you can't kill buffalo no more C h o r u s It's just another one a life's little - disappointments. When you just want to live a simple life Yeah with three squares on the table, and a woman that is able. And a good edge on your trusty huntin' knife Pickin' Verse Verse 4 I spied a pretty lady, with locks of golden hair. It look like she had nothin on, but her underwear When I yelled out " Hey cowgirl, come on over here." Well all he did was look at me and stare C h o r u s It's just another one a life's little - disappointments. When you just want to live a simple life Yeah with three squares on the table, and a woman that is able. And a good edge on your trusty huntin' knife Tag line: ( sung twice) Yeah with three squares on the table, and a woman that is able. And a good edge on your trusty huntin' knife
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Back From The Past Words, Music and Arrangement By Edward C. Wemmerus Sr. Copyright © Nov. 8, 1990 Edward C. Wemmerus Sr. All Rights Reserved - Copyright © Registered December 6, 1990 1st Verse Every time I think I've settled down, -- And gotten my life - back on the track It seems you always pick that time to come around It's uncanny how you keep coming back Every time you step back through that door, I know this lovin feelin can't last The one thing that my heart can't stand, Is watchin you walk out again You keep comin - back from the past Chorus Back from the past - like a haunting memory Back from the past - will you ever set me free If you don't love me - don't keep me on a string And don't keep comin - back from the past 2nd Verse I know someday I'm gonna be O.K. ---- I'll find a girl to take the place of you And even though it won't be quite the same Well at least I know her love will be true So the next time that you walk back out that door I'm tellin you it's gonna be your last The day is comin sure as rain - That I won't have to feel this pain When your not comin - back from the past Repeat Chorus tag: Yeah baby don't keep comin - back from the past
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Goin' Down For One Last Time Words, Music and Arrangement By Edward C. Wemmerus Sr. Copyright © April 10, 1991 All rights reserved Copyright © registered May 22, 1991 Verse I On a freight train out of Memphis, headed for L.A. I'm leavin' all your memories behind The winter winds are blowin' cold across the great divide. But not as cold as you were the night we said goodbye Chorus Doin' forty miles an hour, in a boxcar headed west Gotta to leave your world behind me, gotta to give my heart a rest I'm hole'd up on a freight train, tryin' to get you off my mind Goin' out to " Shaky City ", goin' down for one last time Verse 2 With the rhythm of the boxcar, rockin' me to sleep. In restless dreams I'm haunted by your face I guess there isn't any way, to leave the hurt behind. Cause even on this lonesome train I've got you on my mind Chorus Pickin' Verse Chorus tag: Goin' out to " Shaky City ", goin' down for one last time

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This is an album of Country Music, as it should be done. There's a little Outlaw Country, some more Traditional Country, and some Country Rock here.

All to help you get back to the Country you've known and loved for years.

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released January 1, 2010

Written, produced, arranged at Slo-Parts Studios, outside Fort Smith Arkansas by Ed Wemmerus.

All songs Copyright Ⓒ 1982-2010 Edward C. Wemmerus Sr
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