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Been A While

from Off Season by Carolyn Mark

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A peppy country rocker about the highs and lows of touring Alberta.
Loaded with Alberta references! The Cowboy Trail, The Donut Mill etc

lyrics

A
It’s been a while but now I’m back
D
The Cowboy Trail was a cul-de-sac
A E
And I need 30 acres to turn this rig around
A
I was more than he could hack
D
A know-it-all who don’t know jack
A E A
And I was far too lost to wanna be found
A
O lately I’ve been so lazy I
D
Shot-gun wine and eat TV
A E
Chores are piling up like so much trash
A
(I got) holes in tours of holes in walls and
D
Unwashed hair and unmade calls and
A E A A7
Mother’s birthday cheque long since cashed
D A
This laziness is unsustainable
Bm F#m
All my former dreams unattainable
G E
O I must make a plan
G E
O I must make a plan
F#m
Such a long way to go
A long way to go
D
For one show
F#m
Such a long way to go
A long way to go
D A E
For one show-ow oh-whoa-ow...
Solo: A D A E A D A E A
A
I got hidden cash in secret stashes
D
Phoenix ashes on false eyelashes
A E
What I wouldn’t do for a tank of gas
A
From California to Alberta
D
I’m huge in places you’ve never heard of
A E A A7
I need someone to come and kick this ass
D A
All this rambling round is unsustainable
Bm F#m
All my former dreams unattainable
G E
O I must make a plan
G E
O I must make a plan
F#m
Such a long way to go
A long way to go
D
For one show (x 3)
F#m
Such a long way to go
A long way to go
D A E
For one show-ow oh-whoa-ow...
Solo: A D A E A D A E A
A
It’s been a while but now I’m back
D
The Cowboy Train was a cul-de-sac
A
They should have left that oil there in the
E
ground
A
But I’ll see you on Highway 2
D
At the Donut Mill or some drive-thru
A E A
If you are lost too I’ll see you round
A
O I’ll see you on Highway 2
D
At the Donut Mill or some drive-thru
A E A
Yes if you are lost too I’ll see you ‘round
A E A E (stop)
If you are lost too I’ll see you ‘round
A
See ya ‘round!
KEY OF A

credits

from Off Season, released February 18, 2023
Words and music by Carolyn Mark
Recorded at Crab Apple Downs, Nanton, AB by Steve Loree
Jodie Ponto- drums
Noah Walker- guitar
Tyler Allen- guitar
Curtis Glas- upright bass
Sweet man harms by Noah, Tyler and Curtis

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Carolyn Mark British Columbia

Canadian alt-country singer/songwriter Carolyn Mark was born and raised in Sicamous, British Columbia. She's been a member of the 1991 all-girl rock combo the Vinaigrettes and the Corn Sisters, a duo w/ Neko Case. Her solo career has included collaborations with Toronto-based alt-country artist NQ Arbuckle with whom she recorded the Juno-nominated Let's Just Stay Here. ... more

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