Inspired by a comment by an audience member at one of my earlier gigs. I do love a nice audience
lyrics
I wanna rock like Kurt Cobain, jumping around the stage
But I haven't got the energy
I want lyrics like John Lennon, some serious, some fun
But I can't make them catchy
No I can't do any of that
My dreams always fall flat
Coz there's a talent clash
And I'm just a 3rd rate Johnny Cash
Singing like Freddie Mercury, don't come too easy to me
Coz I don't, don't have the range
I want the best guitar licks, just like Jimi Hendrix
But my fingers don't have the brains
Chorus
Don't get me wrong I love the big JC
He's a huge influence on me
It's just, he's not the only one
Hell I'd even need a Devil's pact
To become a decent tribute act
Coz I'm just, coz I'm just, coz I'm just a 3rd rate Johnny Cash
Chorus
credits
from Loose Ends (The Rest of Lew Bear, Volume 1),
released September 15, 2016
Lew Bear - vocals, lyrics, guitar, ukulele, bass, arrangement
Inspiration - twat in Northampton pub
Recorded by the only sound tech Djay Buddha, written by Stoo Nicol and Sketchy. Percussion by me and Paddy, violin by Yuuka and Bass from the gone but not forgotten Broon - what else could you want? Lew Bear
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