Subject: Per ol' Dan's request to lighten up...
Posted by: Tom_Ward |
Here's a silly little rockabilly tune for you. The lament of a longtime Springsteen fan. Supposed to sound like his rock n roll hits of the mid 80's.
I Wanna Be Bruce (But I Look Like Me)
I can’t play the guitar
Not even a lick
I start trying to sing
My own kids get sick
I could try a red bandana
Black boots, tight jeans
But it just won’t look the same
With them bursting at the seams
Cause there’s only one problem
Mister, can’t you see?
I wanna be Bruce
But I look like me
I’ll never be on stage
You won’t be seeing me on tour
You can bet you’ll never find this song
In any record store
And I know I won’t be out there making bundles of cash
After all who’d buy an album covered with my ass?
(Short little guitar break)
Now I know this tale is sad, and it’s oh so true,
But what’s a guy like me supposed to do?
So sit right back Mister
An’ listen to my plea
I wanna be Bruce
But I look like me.
I could be travelin’ round the world
I would stand out in the crowd
Play for all the pretty girls
And have them follow me around
But there’s just a little problem
Bet you know what it might be
I wanna be Bruce
But I look like me
Oh just one time
To count ah 1, 2, 3
I wanna be Bruce
But I look like me
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Subject: Re:Per ol' Dan's request to lighten up...
Posted by: Jt |
Tom,
Great stuff! I absolutely love the hook "But I look like me". I think you should generalize it a bit - make it not just Bruce. Bring in other folks - Tom Cruise, etc... what the heck, Lyle Lovett would make a great ending - you could do alot with that! 
I continue to enjoy your posts. Keep 'em coming.
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Subject: Re:Per ol' Dan's request to lighten up...
Posted by: songstress51 |
love it, Tom. your timing is impecible in this...
and its so funny!!!
Bruce would be honored I'm sure 
see ya! |
Subject: Re:Per ol' Dan's request to lighten up...
Posted by: old_dan |
My sentiments exactly. 
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