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One Last Ride

from One Last Ride by James Coates

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The title track and first single released from the album.

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Sometimes it feels like I'm sinking
To the bottom of the ocean
With the devil's very claws in my back

I never tried a drink of whiskey
And as this water surrounds me
I think, "Maybe it's whiskey that I lack"

Well, I've been fighting for so long
For something that's so wrong
Yeah, I've been wounded by my pride
So, Lord, could you please afford me one last ride

I'm walking through the streets of town
Like the crazy king of nothing that I am
When there's no one else around

And I'm begging on my bruised-up knees
Is there a way for me to get back where I was
Before these demons dragged me

Well, I started at the bottom
And I conquered the summit
But, now I'm just choking on the tide
So, Lord, could you please afford me one last ride

Well, I've begged, borrowed and burned
Every single, stupid lesson that I
Never really took the time to learn

And now I'm sleeping with my ball and chain
Wishing I could find a better way
For me to take away my pain

Well, if you're born to your mother
And you die in the gutter
Then who really knows how hard you tried
So, Lord, could you please afford me
Yes, Lord, could you please afford me
Oh, my Lord, could you please afford me
One last ride

To my high school, to my hometown
To say, "I'm sorry," to remember

credits

from One Last Ride, released October 16, 2020
James Coates - lead + harmony vocals, acoustic + electric guitar, piano, harmonica, songwriter, producer
Michael Rabb - producer, engineer, mixing + mastering
Dan Tyack - pedal steel guitar
Samuel Rabb - Fender Precision Bass
Aubry Field - backing vocals
Mark Alvis - drums, percussion, graphic design

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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. ... more

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