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Acceptance Blues

from One Last Ride by James Coates

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The most personal song on the album, producers experimented with many different sounds, including Mellotron flutes, before settling on the vibraphone listeners hear throughout the track.

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Living here isn't easy
With the shadows on the wall
I wonder if there's a pain
You'll never know

Take me up to heaven
Take me to the park
I'd follow you
Wherever you may go

You always tried to reach me
But I never let you reach that far

Yeah, you always loved me
Just the way I am
So why can't I take you
The way you are

I really wanted to know you
I really wanted to try
But whenever I dug down deep
I found only fear

I really wanted to know you
I called out your name
But whenever I found my voice
You were nowhere near

I really wanted to know you
As you were walking to your car

Yeah, you always loved me
Just the way I am
So why can't I take you
The way you are

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from One Last Ride, released October 16, 2020
Written by James S. Coates, III
Copyright © 2020 (BMI), all rights reserved

Produced by Michael Rabb + James Coates
Engineered, mixed + mastered by Michael Rabb at AM Studios
Graphic design by Mark Alvis - markalvis.com

Mark Alvis: drums, percussion
James Coates: vocals, Martin acoustic guitar, Fender Telecaster electric guitar, Wurlitzer 200A electric piano, vibraphone
Samuel Rabb: Fender Precision Bass
Daniel Tyack: pedal steel guitar

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James Coates Sumner, Washington

James Coates is a songwriter who has used well-crafted, heartfelt songs to connect with audiences for 15 years.

He combines folk, soul, country and R&B to create a signature blend of “Soulful Americana,” a sonic tapestry that feels modern and timeless.

Coates has toured nationally, opening for Sheryl Crow, headlining Nashville’s famous Bluebird Cafe and been featured on KEXP and Seattle Weekly.
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