I like it when you sing live with your guitar; I prefer this version, Joe. 👏

Hey Joe man, always love hearing the raw, stripped down versions of your songs. They all pass the stool test, which is whether you can sit on a stool and play it with a guitar. If it still sounds good, it's a good song. Bravo, brother man!

That’s the spirit, Joe!!🤟 Making music has to be fun before anything else! Your vocals are great and that Taylor has such a recognizable tone! It came out really well and the live feel is always awesome. We read you might add a touch of organ to your acoustic Christmas tunes… Mauro suggests using it only in the bridge (if there is one). If you follow his advice and it ruins the song, we’ll help you lynch him!!😹

You’re right to present your songs in this style: it brings out your vocal tone even more and draws the listener’s attention to the lyrics.

I get you loud  and clear Joe I’m with you. Fantastic vocal & performance really suits you this vibe . Great lyrics as always 👍

Great set of lyrics Joe. Excellent vocal delivery.

I loved the version with more instruments, but, Joe, I must say this is even better. Great song wich doesn't need anything more than your voice and your guitar. It's perfect!!!👍👍👍

Perfect, Joe! Yes! Absolutely love your playing, writing and… especially your @ wit!! Ah yeah!🙌🙌🙌🏆🏆🏆❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯🙏🙏🙏

A stripped down version of this song with just me and my guitar
And here’s a link to a more highly produced version https://on.soundcloud.com/ilKgH0ZJjkQdhPEuk7

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Verse 1
I’ve never seen the Great Wall; I’ve never been to Japan.
I’ve never seen the Eiffel Tower; it’s not part of my bucket list plan.
I don’t need to stand in line for two hours so I can see the Mona Lisa for thirty seconds.
I can see the same thing at home for free on my computer.

Chorus
I’m perfectly content to stay right here,
Living in the same place year after year.
I’m perfectly content to stay right here.

Verse 2
I don’t want to sit in a pressurized cylinder, with only a bag of peanuts to eat,
As I’m elbowed by a stranger who decides he wants to ventilate his feet.
I don’t want to go to a tourist trap and hang out with a bunch of ugly Americans.
If I want to see ugly Americans, all I’ve gotta do is step outside.

Chorus (Repeat)
I’m perfectly content to stay right here,
Living in the same place year after year.
I’m perfectly content to stay right here.

Bridge
I don’t want to be, don’t want to be, don’t want to be, don’t want to be, don’t want to be a rambling man.
I don’t want to be, don’t want to be, don’t want to be, don’t want to be, don’t want to be a rambling man.

Verse 3
Waking up early, rushing to the airport, to get on a crowded flight,
Trying to find space in the overhead bin and not get in a fight.
When you get there, you can’t drink the water, and the alcohol can make you go blind.
That doesn’t sound like the optimal place for a person to unwind.
You have to ration your underwear, or you’ll have to wear it inside out again for a second time.
You have to keep your money in a belt or you could be the victim of a pickpocketing crime.

Bridge (Repeat)
I don’t want to be, don’t want to be, don’t want to be, don’t want to be, don’t want to be a rambling man.
I don’t want to be, don’t want to be, don’t want to be, don’t want to be, don’t want to be a rambling man.

Not a Rambling Man (Acoustic Version)

Songs with a twinge of humor (and some a bit more serious).  
I do not use AI to create my songs. 
https://linktr.ee/joe.stroffolino
Recently I have had the urge to pick up my guitars (Taylor 114ce and Fender Squire) and I have been trying to use more guitar in my songs.  
My go to .vst plug ins are  EZkeys 2, EZ Bass and  EZ drummer 3) and my DAW is Logic Pro 11. 
I welcome your comments and enjoy listening to all the great music on SoundCloud. 
All songs are originals and copyrighted.

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