[original guitar score by @john-byrne-117035719]
https://youtu.be/DEQruObepEY

When I was your age, my mother
had to make each dollar last.
We had to grow up very fast...
Hope you don't grow up as fast as I did.

When my father was the age I am now
his shoulders hugged the ground.
He never got up to fight the next round.
Hope I don't have to fight the fixed fights he did.

Building you this pier 
to make things a little better for you.
If I run out of rocks then
well, you still got me—
I'll be your windbreaker.

When childhood ends, the storm begins,
I'll be your windbreaker.
When all your dreams seem lost at sea,
I'll be your windbreaker.

[break]

Now listen to the fine print, Princess.
Much as I'd love to be around,
most times you'll be on your own,
and we hope you remember some of the moves
we taught you.

And if you have children of your own,
you'll no doubt need this simple trick.
If you wanna be a good windbreaker,
you're gonna wanna let some of the wind
slip through.

Building you this pier 
to make things a little calmer for you.
If I run out of time then
well, you still got you—
you'll be your windbreaker.

When the storm begins, you'll need all your friends—
they'll be your windbreaker.
When it gets intense, better know your strengths—
you'll be your own windbreaker.

[instrumental break]

Long as I can, for as long as I can—
your windbreaker.
If you can call a friend, then call a friend—
they'll be your windbreaker.
If you know your strengths, then play your strengths—
they'll be your windbreaker.

And one day you might help carry the light—
be someone else's windbreaker.

Support John

Windbreaker

A mix of rhythms, feels, ideas, and tones. Looking for my sound. Maybe finding it.

Brass By Far

Beautiful fight like Always between two lovers...

Merry

Edge Of The Razor

F# Major Hexatonic - Mostly 94 BPM

This track was created using a library from the pianobook project, the library used in this track was:
https://www.pianobook.co.uk/packs/paters-piano/

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Almost Pointless

This is the ninth track on "Cosmic Overdrive." I think of it as the lead into the finale. Interestingly, the opening acoustic chords were inspired by David Bowie's "Space Oddity." I decided to add synth horns as well to fill out the sound a little, too.

Abort Mission

Originally written as an entry to Mapco's Summer Song 2023 contest.
It didn't win, but I liked it a lot, so I worked it up into a single for release.
This is the first song to be officially released by Hamilton County Line, releasing on 7/21/2023.

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/hamiltoncountyline/fillin-up-on-love

Lyrics:
Packed up the car and we're hittin' the road
Leavin' worries behind, gonna lighten our load
Got my Mapco card and her favorite tunes
Gonna fuel our adventure; chase away the blues
Got everything we need for the ride
Grabbed some snacks from Mapco to keep us alive
We're fueling our passion for adventure
Not just a road trip, naw, it's a summer treasure

It's summer time and we're on our way
Headin' up to the mountains for a two week stay
We'll relax and unwind
Soakin' in the hot tub
Sippin' wine by the creek
Gonna fill up on love
Yeah… Gonna fill up on love

Days filled with hikes and bright scenic views
Nights of stargazing and barbecues
Disconnecting from the world, just us two
This trip, well, it's a dream come true
Got everything we need for the ride
A big bag of ice and a small pecan pie
We're refueling our passion and my pickup truck
I'm cashin' in points; gonna save a buck

It's summer time and we're on our way
Headin' up to the mountains for a two week stay
We'll relax and unwind
Soakin' in the hot tub
Sippin' wine by the creek
Gonna fill up on love
Yeah… gonna fill up on love

The world can wait as we soak it all in
No worries or stress, just peace within
The mountains call; it's all within our reach
But next year... Uh, yeah? Let's go to the beach. Okay

It's summer time and we're on our way
Searchin' online for a beach where the dogs can play
Soakin' in the hot tub
Sippin' wine by the creek
Gonna fill up on love
While a new adventure we seek
Yeah… gonna fill up on love
Gonna fill up on
Love

Drinking By The Sea

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