1. |
Open Road
03:17
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OPEN ROAD ( 3:16 )
Words & Music by Dave Insley
I pulled my hat down on my head, and I stuck my thumb out in the wind
I got tired of this crazy little town, and the road was calling me “old friend”
I hitched my way out across the prairie, I slept out in the wind and rain
I can’t tell you when I’ll see you, I might not be this way again
Time sure flies when you’re busy living
Then it creeps along slow when you’re dead
An open road and some empty pockets,
All the little things that we left unsaid
Well I got my Daddy’s beat up rifle, I got my mama’s good luck charm
I got my Uncle’s John B Stetson, and my life is rolling right along
I hold this open road in my hands, and I remember where it’s been
Of broken hearts and broken bottles, all the little things that won’t mend
Time sure flies when you know your leaving
And it moves real slow after you’re gone
An open road and some empty pockets
When the days are cold & the nights are long
Time sure flies when you’re busy living
And it moves real slow after your gone
An open road and some empty pockets
The little things that we can’t bring along
Time sure flies when you know your leaving
And it moves real slow after you’re gone
My heart knows what to hold onto
An open road and an old love song
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2. |
You're the One I Prefer
03:15
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YOU'RE THE ONE I PREFER ( 3:14 )
Words & Music by Dave Insley
I’ve seen good times, I’ve seen bad times, I’ve seen in between
I’ve been broke, and I’ve had money,
I’ve watched this valley turn from green to brown and back to green
There’s no telling, what will come next, all I know for sure
I’ll be lovin’, you like always, you’re the one that I prefer!
I’ve seen drought and I’ve seen famine, I’ve seen this river rise and flood
Strained the clay thru my teeth, from this dirty water
when all I had to drink was this here mud
But everything's right, and god’s in heaven, and I know that he’s watchin’ over me
Cause I got you here, and that’s enough, you really satisfy me
When the roll is called up yonder, we’ll go two by two
In God’s glory, we’ll be together, you’ll have me and I’ll have lil' ol’ you
There’s no telling, what will come next, and all I know for sure
I’ll be lovin’, you like always, you're the one that I prefer!
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3. |
Borrowed Time
04:02
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BORROWED TIME ( 4:00 )
Words & Music by Dave Insley
There’s some things that you don’t understand
And I can’t bring myself to tell you
I’ve been livin’ on the land
But I can’t seem to help that I’m still blue...
You’ve told me that you love me
And you’ve shown it in a hundred little ways
I can’t seem to shake the melancholy
That I feel from day to day
And I’ve seen the look that flickers across your eyes
When you tell me things are fine
I can’t help but realize that
You and I are living on borrowed time...
We don’t see eye to eye on so many things
But I can’t seem to move you
And I know that you really care
But what I want is to somehow reach through...
Your smile is thin disguise and your laughter
Much more distant than before
If I could melt the ice on your wings and somehow
Break down slammin’ doors
I’ve seen the look that flickers across your eyes
When you tell me things are fine
I can’t help but realize that
You and I are living on borrowed time...
Someday it might occur that
There’s nothing left between us to get over
Our hearts might return to the days of wine & song
And fields of clover...
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4. |
South of the Border
02:43
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GOD LOVE'S THE WORKIN' MAN ( 3:00 )
Words & Music by Dave Insley
I can’t help but thinking that the good lord has a fondness for the working class
And that men who toil & sweat, for the love of God & family will be saved at last
The Good Book says we’re brothers, as we’re walking thru this world two by two
God loves saints & sailors, cowards thieves & failures
and you know that God loves hippies, too
Well Jesus was a long hair, and he wore those Roman sandals like no Okie would
He loved them that crucified him, that nailed his aching body to that slab of wood
No outlaw ever scared him, and no one who ever failed him could resist his love
So we’ll gather by the water, when the roll is called up yonder
& we’ll join him in God’s kingdom up above
Daddy loved us children, and he taught us that we should always respect the land
He said “The devil has a way of making us his slaves, if we have idle hands”
He put food on the table for my brothers, sisters and my mom and me
Then we’d say grace & thank the lord for the crops & rain & the love of family
I can’t help but thinking theres a special place in heaven for the workin men
and that love will easily prevail, overcoming each and every mortal’s sins
The Good Book says we’re brothers, as we’re walkin thru this world hand in hand
God loves saints and sailors, & folks who live in trailers
And you know god loves the working man
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6. |
White Cross
03:47
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WHITE CROSS ( 3:42 )
Words & Music by Dave Insley
There’s a white cross on the highway where you breathed your last breath
There was nothing in my life before to prepare me for your death
Now soon I will be leaving cause my time has neared it’s end
I will die without you my love, I’ll die without my friends
I’ll take with me the memories of the sweet love that you gave
But who will be around to put fresh flowers on your grave?
The dress you wore the day we met, the letters that you wrote
I’ve saved them all for these ten years, and never gave up hope
That somehow you would find a way, to reach me from beyond
And I’d be here in love with you, just like you’d never gone
Well I’ll take with me the memory of the sweet love that you gave
But who will be around to put fresh flowers on your grave?
The voices in my ear won’t stop, you know they’re not my own
They're the voices of our fathers and they’re calling us back home
Now soon I will be leaving, cause my time has neared it’s end
I will die without you my love, I’ll die without my friends
I’ll take with me the memories of the sweet love that you gave
But who will be around to put fresh flowers on my grave?
Vocals & Acoustic Guitar - Dave Insley
Drums & Percussion - PH Naffah
Bass - Mickey Ferrell
Electric Guitar - Dave Gleason
Steel Guitar - Rick Shea
Harmony Vocals - Mark Insley
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7. |
Cashed in My Old Life
03:49
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CASHED IN MY OLD LIFE ( 3:46 )
Words & Music by Dave Insley
Well I cashed in my old life for the one that you see now
It don’t mean that I’m a loser, it just means that I know how
But I’d give away life’s shiny things just to see you one more time
Are you a warm light here beside me or a poison in my mind?
I thought the last tears that I’d cry for you had already been shed
I claimed a million times “it’s over” and a thousand times we’d wed
Now I’m lonesome on the highway, there’s no one to take me in
Nobody knows where I’m going, not my ex-lovers or my next of kin
Now I might do some things that don’t make sense to you
And I’ll ask you please forgive me if I seem a bit confused
You call me and you tell me that you don’t have no regrets
Someday you might be lonesome, I’ll be damned hard to forget
I cashed in my old life for the one that you see now
It don’t mean that I’m a loser, it just means that I know how
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8. |
Other Trails to Ride
04:01
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OTHER TRAILS TO RIDE ( 3:58 )
Words & Music by Dave Insley
Put me on my favorite pony
Point us toward the settin’ sun
Please make sure my hat’s tipped right
And there’s bullets in my gun
Light my final cigarette
Raise your hand into a wave
I’ve tried to live with dignity
Now I’d like to die that way
I’d like to die that way...
Let my bones lay where they fall
In a canyon long and deep
Give my weary mind a rest and let my spirit sleep
Pat my son upon his head and tell him not to cry
Your daddy’s gone forever
But you’ll see him when you die
You’ll see him when you die...
When this ol’ paint comes back alone
Give him oats and give him hay
Brush him down and turn him out
And put my tack away
Raise your glass up to your lips
Have another shot of rye
Say a prayer and wish me well
I’ve got other trails to ride
I’ve got other trails to ride...
You know how much I’ve loved the road
That I’ve been down with you
And all those pretty sunflowers
And all the hard miles too
That time we bedded down by a little rocky stream
I loved all the good times & bad
And everything in between
I’ve loved everything in between...
Don’t forget the trail we rode together far & wide
Even though you can’t see me
I’m still here by your side
The cataract still spills and falls
The meadowlark still sings
I loved you in your waking hours,
Now I’ll love you in your dreams
I’ll love you in your dreams...
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9. |
Grace
04:53
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GRACE ( 4:50 )
Words & Music by Dave Insley
I had a dream, that all the streets were silver
There were pieces of gold, danglin’ from the trees
I said a prayer, dear god have mercy,
On yer children, down on their knees
Well the lord said son, you don’t have to worry
I've been watchin’ you all these years
I gave my blood to wash your sins down
and I will vanquish, all of your fears
Good will prevail, over the forces of evil
Might will make way, for the meek of heart
All yer travails, will soon be over
In heaven above, you can make a fresh start
And there before my eyes, lay a mighty table
Spread with milk and butter and bread as sweet as cane
And the lord said son, come and sit at my table
When this feast is done you can join your world again
And the lion will lay down with the lamb, and close his eyes to rest
And the forces of darkness will crouch and hide, cause they all failed my test
And your spirits will rise up thru the sky, and meet me face to face
And a lifetime of sins will wash away from a simple act of Grace
Well when I awoke, the sun was shining
There was the sound of children’s laughter, hanging in the air
I looked down at my feet, and all the flowers had perty little blossoms on ‘em
And I knew that He was everywhere
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10. |
Train in the Distance
01:47
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TRAIN IN THE DISTANCE ( 1:47 )
Words & Music by Dave Insley
There’s a train in the distance
The sight of you lying here
All alone in our bedroom
I run my hand thru your hair
I pull you over beside me
I hold your hand in my own
I whisper to you don’t be afraid
Remind you your not alone
And you quiver and sigh
And sometimes softly cry
When all the things you’ve been through
Have got the better of you
But you can hold back your tears
Let that old train roll on by
You don’t have to worry
Cause I’m here with you tonight...
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Dave Insley Austin, Texas
Hailing originally from the hinterlands of Arizona, Dave arrived in Austin, Texas nearly 20 years ago and has called Austin home ever since. His sonorous voice, unique way of telling a story, and intimate, personal style have made him a favorite with fans. His band includes Danny B. Harvey, Bobby Snell, Daniel Jones and Vance Hazen. Dave performs every Saturday, 8-10 PM, at Austin’s White Horse. ... more
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