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Don't Leave Me Standing

from One Last Ride by James Coates

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A soulful love song featuring a gospel choir and 4-piece horn section.

lyrics

Standing out on the backstreets
Waiting for the midnight to end
Take me however you want me
As a lover or only a friend

I've been waiting on a sunny day
I got stuck in a moment and I can't get away
I gave my heart and my soul to you, honey

So don't leave me standing
Out on my own
Don't leave me waiting
By the tel-la-la-phone

You're all that I want
And you're all that I've known to be true
I give myself to you

Standing out on the backstreets
Waiting for the daylight to come
Take me wherever you want to
'Cause I don't what I've been running from

I've been waiting for a guiding light
I ain't got no money and I ain't got no fight
I gave my heart and soul to you, honey

So don't leave me standing
Out on my own
Don't leave me waiting
By the tel-la-la-phone

You're all that I want
And you're all that I've known to be true

I've been waiting for a guiding light
Ain't got no money and I ain't got no fight
I gave my heart and my soul to you, honey
You took my heart, my soul and my money
I gave my heart and my soul to you, honey

So don't leave me standing
Out on my own
Don't leave me waiting
By the tel-la-la-phone

You're all that I want
And you're all that I've known to be true
I give myself to you

credits

from One Last Ride, released October 16, 2020
Written by James S. Coates, III
Copyright © 2021 (BMI), all rights reserved

Produced by Michael Rabb + James Coates
Engineered, mixed + mastered by Michael Rabb at AM Studios
Choir + horn arrangement by James Coates + Michael Rabb
Graphic design by James Coates

Mark Alvis: drums, percussion
Pamela Carter: backing vocals
James Coates: vocals, Fender Telecaster electric guitar, piano
Aubry Field: harmony + backing vocals
Cyndi Lee: backing vocals
Lucas Mayne: trumpet
Samuel Rabb: Fender Precision Bass
Aaron Watt: saxophone
Rachel Williamson: backing vocals

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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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