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This Town

from One Last Ride by James Coates

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An upbeat alt-country rocker about never leaving your hometown. Instrumentation features pedal steel and a gospel choir.

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What am I gonna do
If I ever make it outta this town
Will you turn me loose on this world
Watch me burn it to the ground

What am I gonna do
If I'm ever out there on my own
Will I make my way
Today or tomorrow

Some people will just made to ramble
Some of us were made to run
You can steal and you can gamble
Like a slave to the smoking gun

Buck for buck and punch for punch
I've been bruising like a dusty old peach
Show me wisdom, show me truth
Show me things that this life won't teach

'Cause I've been wondering since the day I was born
If I could make it through this life on my own
Black leather, keep me safe from the pavement
Dark glasses from the light that's shown

I wanna make my mark on the highway
So you'll remember me when I'm not around
From California to San Antone
If I ever make it outta this town

What am I gonna do
If I ever make it outta this town
Will you turn me loose on this world
Watch me burn it to the ground

What am I gonna do
If I'm ever out there on my own
Will I make my way
Today or tomorrow

Angels above, follow me on my path
And lift, from my shoulders, the weight of this world
'Cause I have felt sorrow, loneliness and pain
But tomorrow I'll wake in the morning again

Some people were just made to ramble
Baby, I was born to fly
I'm gonna run 'til my legs give out
And I'll be running on the day that I die

Ain't nobody gonna hold me up
Ain't nobody gonna slow me down
I'm a man on a mission, a man possessed
If I ever make it outta this town

What am I gonna do
If I ever make it outta this town
Will you turn me loose on this world
Watch me burn it to the ground

What am I gonna do
If I'm ever out there on my own
Will I make my way
Today or tomorrow

credits

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
Choir arrangement by James Coates + Michael Rabb
Graphic design by Mark Alvis - markalvis.com

Mark Alvis: drums, percussion
Pamela Carter: harmony + backing vocals
James Coates: vocals, Martin acoustic guitar, Fender Mustang electric guitar, piano, Hammond B3 organ
Cyndi Lee: backing vocals
Samuel Rabb: Fender Precision Bass
Daniel Tyack: pedal steel guitar
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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