A slow dance, a starry night, a cowboy singing to his sweetheart, this week's release is elegant in its simplicity. Written many years ago, 'Country Boy' is an acoustic ballad that pulls on your heartstrings with its honest touchy-feely lyrics. At the time I wrote this song, I was alone in my room; just me, a bottle of red wine and my old Guild guitar. The joke is I sing about dancing in three four time but the song is actually in four four time. I guess I was trying to inject a bit of humor that musicians might pick up.
Here are two incredible shots that Dan Lybarger took in Penticton about twenty years ago. I had quite a moustache, thick glasses and semi-authentic cowboy attire. The shadow lighting turned me into the mystery man and Dan hung a gigantic copy of it outside of his house on Duncan Avenue. It's a great photo of my Guild , the one that helped me write this song.
Here it is now...long retired - a painting of the reflection of the songs it has been a part of. As you listen to the song, you will hear the rambling guitar sweep along like a drifting tumbleweed as angelic, western harmonies wrap around you like a favourite pair of jeans, faded blue. It's a classic country love song sure to put a grin on your chin and a hop in your line dancing. It was recorded in maple Ridge in 1994 when Lea and I first met. (www.leasheldan.com) It's not the greatest recording, having been converted from cassette tape to digital , but it's an oldie and a goodie. Since then, we've done a lot of dancing and a lot of recording.
I'd like to welcome my new listeners in Turkey, France and South America. The world map is getting smaller and smaller every day. Soon, I hope to touch every part of the globe with my country boy philosophy. Until next time, I’ll blow a kiss to the stars above and thank you for your gift of love. Mark Sheldan
To listen to 'Country Boy' right now, click here:
https://twistedgitarco.wixsite.com/marksheldan/my-songs
To hear Lea Sheldan's new release, click here:
https://twistedgitarco.wixsite.com/leasheldan-1/songs
If you have Spotify, click here to download:
https://open.spotify.com/album/09zA7xMYlbeVphEWFq2jpd?si=r5zDRgm7Th2sxgbaE5VknQ
Sing along with the lyrics below:
Country Boy
This old world sure can be tough
When the road I’m on gets rough
I look into my heart and think of you
With a golden love so strong and fair
And eyes that show you really care
I’ll always be a country boy for you
I’ll always be a country boy for you
With a cowboy shirt and jeans faded blue
We can dance in three four time
I’ll be yours and you’ll be mine
And I’ll always be a country boy for you
Rainy days, rainy nights
Busy streets and city lights
Can make anybody sing the blues
I’ll blow a kiss to the stars above
And thank 'em for your gift of love
And I’ll always be a country boy for you
I’ll always be a country boy for you
With a cowboy shirt and jeans faded blue
We can dance in three four time
I’ll be yours and you’ll be mine
And I’ll always be a country boy for you
Time goes on everyday
Life just simply slips away
I wish that there was more that I could do
To show you my love is strong
Before our time together’s gone
But I’ll always be a country boy for you
I’ll always be a country boy for you
With a cowboy shirt and jeans faded blue
We can dance in three four time
I’ll be yours and you’ll be mine
And I’ll always be a country boy for you
We can dance in three four time
I’ll be yours and you’ll be mine
And I’ll always be a country boy for you
written by Mark Sheldan
copyright 1994 Socan
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