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Livin' is Killing Me

from The Truth About Lies by G D Sweeney

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An ode to the Great Hank Williams Snr

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Livin' is Killing me – written by G D Sweeney

When life’s is good.. it’s the greatest drug
But when I get down I need a pick me up
My mama says “boy you know you drink too much”
You need to quit your smoking and all that stuff
I’ve been in every kind of drinking den
But I couldn’t tell ye where or when for sure
All the empty bottles like fallen solders on the floor

My tyres are all pumped and I’m going strong
But underneath the bonnet there’s a tickin bomb
My engine can’t handle this road no more
my fuel consumptions is really staring to soar
I’ve been in every kind of drinking den
But I couldn’t tell ye where or when for sure
All the empty bottles like fallen solders on the floor

I need a little something to soften the blows
Its the only way to dull the pain a fella knows
I haven’t died yet but I’m getting close
Lord I’m ready and willin…this living is killing me
Lord I’ve had my filling…living is killing me

I’ve played in every honky tonk for miles around
I like to wet my whistle when the lights go down
Old Jack Daniels is a friend of mine.
Me and Mr Tennessee get on just fine.
I’ve been in every kind of drinking den
But I couldn’t tell ye where or when for sure
All the empty bottles like fallen solders on the floor

I used to have a woman who was sweet on me
But some things in life.. arent meant to be
time can take its toll, as the years went by
Like the spirit in the bottle her love run dry..
I’ve been in every kind of drinking den
But I couldn’t tell ye where or when for sure
All the empty bottles like fallen solders on the floor

I need a little something to soften the blows
Its the only way to dull the pain a fella knows
I haven’t died yet but I’m getting close
Lord I’m ready and willin…this living is killing me
Lord I’ve had my filling…living is killing me

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from The Truth About Lies, track released December 5, 2015

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G D Sweeney London, UK

G D. Sweeney, a singer/songwriter and musician from Ireland who currently lives in London. His music is melodic and lyrically expressive. With a memorable simplicity, his songs depict personalities that you can’t fail to identify with. Guitar-driven, but inspired by his experience and love of the 5–string banjo - Gavin fuses Country, Folk and blues to craft his own roots music. ... more

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