Story Behind The Song
Originally written in 1976 this song has played many, many gigs. THIS SONG IS AVAILABLE ON THE CD "NAWLINS RENAISSANCE" .. PROCEEDS FROM THE SALES OF THIS CD GO TO NEW ORLEANS RECOVERY EFFORTS. VISIT WWW.TONYVEGAS.COM
Song Description
A veteran's outlook at the music business.
| Song Length |
3:46 |
Genre |
Blues - Rock, R & B - Classic |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
In High Spirits, Sociable |
Subject |
Music, Musician |
| Similar Artists |
Rod Stewart, Aretha Franklin |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1970 - 1979 |
| |
Lyrics
1st vs.
Rock and roll had my soul I was already rockin steady by the time I was ten years old
Ready to pay my dues I was playing the blues it made me feel ten feet tall.
I would play every night till the early morning light it really made feel outta sight
Watching my fingers move I would get in a groove and jam by myself all night.
Chorus
Man I tried to be a star I wanted to become a legend in my time now I?ve got to get my songs across before I loose my mind.
2nd. Vs
Well I?ve played every spot you can think of and some that were just on the way..
I?ve been up I?ve been down man I?ve been all around but you know that I came here to play.
You see plaing guitar just like driving a car some times you got to put your foot to the floor.
When you?re doing your spot fgie it all that you?ve got and hope that they?ll wanna hear more.
Chorus
Man I tried to be a star I wanted to become a legend in my time now I?ve got to get my songs across before I loose my mind.
3rd. vs.
You see plaing guitar just like driving a car some times you got to put your foot to the floor.
When you?re doing your spot fgie it all that you?ve got and hope that they?ll wanna hear more.
Chorus