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Rusty Train

by Dogrocket Blues Band

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    The DRBB's first album release is comprised of songwriting and musical styles gleaned over several decades. The sound ranges from blues to pop and a touch of funk, giving the listener a broad stylistic range.

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1.
My Big Woman 04:08
My Big Woman WJ Kesel Key: E Tempo: 110 BPM Verse 1: E7 She's got a big butt And i like the way it swings A7 She got a big head E7 and I like the way she thinks B7 B7Bb7A7 She's a big woman to me E7 G7A7 She's larger than life (repeat progression) Verse 2: She got a big heart And she gives me lotsa love She got big eyes Like the moon up in the sky She's a big woman to me She's larger than life Solo1: Verse 3: She's got big lips So she can kiss me all night She got big arms So she can hold me tight She's a big woman to me She's larger than life Solo 2: Verse 4: She's got big thighs so she can lift my sorrows She's got some big ears So she can hear my compliments She's a big woman to me She's larger than life Verse 5: She's got some big hair and it's way up in the air she's got a big car and she drives me real far She's a big woman to me (Repeat 3x) She's larger than life.......
2.
Only Man 05:46
I'm Your Only Man WJ Kesel Key: G Tempo: 60 BPM Time: 6/8 Intro x2: GAm7CC/DGC/D Verse 1: G I want to tell you Am7 what ive been thinkin baby C C/D you say we're distant G C/D but ive been standing right next to you G we've been through hard times, but Am7 you need to understand C C/D G im your one and only man (Run: E DEGAGEG) G workin is hard for us both Am7 but we've got to support each other C C/D through thick and thin G C/D you know that im not thinkin of another G Am7 you are my baby and you know C C/D G C/D im your only man Chorus: G I am Am7 your only man C/D G you are the one that I adore (Run) this may sound too simple Am7 that's what, that's what love's for C C/D I am your one and G C/DC/D only man Verse 2: This is not some kinda kumbye ya we're too old for silly platitudes I promised you forever and im not lookin back now This life doesn’t offer guarantees but one that you can count on is that baby, I'm your only man Chorus: Bridge: Am7 Baby when you doubt me D/B it cuts me right to my soul Am7 when you build me up C/D I'm on a roll Solos:
3.
Press On 06:24
Press On WJ Kesel Key: C Tempo: 80 BPM Intro: Cx4Am7x4Fx4G Verse 1: C Remember the day Am7 When your heart met it's match F G And your life caught on fire C Something happened to you Am7 You met this someone new F G And your spirit soared higher and higher Intro: Cx4Am7x4Fx4G Verse 2: C You told each other Am7 That your love would stop at nothing F G But from somewhere came something C Well hearts got hard Am7 And the love went away F G The love that once was here to stay PreChorus Am7 When feelings are a failure F And there's no way out Am7 D7 Am7Abm7Gm7C7 Don't let your love start fading away Chorus: Fmaj7 Am7 G/B C7 Press on when you feel the feeling leaving Fmaj7 Am7 Gm7C7 Don't let your heart start turning to stone F G Am7 D7 When the feeling leaves you've got to keep on feeding the fire Am7 D7 Gsus G And remember that you're never alone Solo 1: (Guitar/keyboar) Verse 3: C Am7 We live in a world that says you'll be all right F G If you live for the moment C Love should just be fun Am7 There's no clouds just sun F G And if it don't work out move to the next one PreChorus Am7 F if you're looking for love on easy street Am7 D7 Am7 Abm7Gm7C7 You're only going to get what you paid for Chorus: Fmaj7 Am7 G/B C7 Press on when you feel the feeling leaving Fmaj7 Am7 Gm7C7 Don't let your heart start turning to stone F G Am7 D7 When the feeling leaves you've got to keep on feeding the fire Am7 D7 Gsus G And remember that you're never alone Verse 4: C It's a heavy load Am7 When you're at that fork in the road F G And the exit looks easy C It's easy relief Am7 But it's often fairly brief F G and the next you know you're only just lonely PreChorus Am7 F God never promised us and easy ride Am7 Am7 Abm7Gm7C7 But he promised to remain by your side Chorus: Fmaj7 Am7 G/B C7 Press on when you feel the feeling leaving Fmaj7 Am7 Gm7C7 Don't let your heart start turning to stone F G Am7 D7 When the feeling leaves you've got to keep on feeding the fire Am7 D7 Gsus G And remember that you're never alone Chorus: Fmaj7 Am7 G/B C7 Press on when you feel the feeling leaving Fmaj7 Am7 Gm7C7 Don't let your heart start turning to stone F G Am7 D7 When the feeling leaves you've got to keep on feeding the fire Am7 D7 Gsus G And remember that you're never alone Verse 5: Riff in unison: G A C DEG G A C D EDC Cx4 (Band plays chorus) Fmaj7 Love is patient love is kind Am7 G/B C7 It does not envy and it does not boast Fmaj7 It's not proud and it's not rude Am7 Gm7 C7 It always protects and always trusts Fmaj7 G Always hopes, perseveres Am7 D7 Am7D7GsusG Sounds like that's what you're needing Solo 2: (Guitar out on Chorus)
4.
Rusty Train 05:31
Rusty Train WJ Kesel Key: A Tempo: 139 BPM Verse 1: A7#9 My wheels have been turnin But I've been gettin' no where Dm7 All these other crackers A7 Seem like they're already there E7 D7 I keep on workin harder but l just can't find A7 The starter no where. I take a look around me See what the problem might be Everything is rusty Far as the eye can see I'm sittin in a siding And the train that I am riding is a Rusty train! Chorus: A7 I'm on a rusty train I think I've gone insane I'll never make it to the next train stop D7 All the years of rain and oxidation at the station A7 Keep me sittin here round the clock E7 D7 I gotta get up, get up, get up A7 E7 On off this rusty train Verse 2: I look down at my shoes lookin for some clues and I see a rusty hole in the floor I can see the track, ya know somethin Jack, It don't go no where anymore Then an idea struck like I was hit by a truck I gotta get down to the hardware store. I need an oil can, I need a brillo pad, I need a can of rust-o-leum I need a great big grease gun momma I need some janitor in a drum If your life is in a tatter and you think it doesn't matter it's a rusty train Chorus Solo Guitar: Bridge 1: Get on a bus Gus Get on a plane Jane Get on a bike Ike Ya gotta keep on movin On a ship Chip On a truck Buck You'll be in luck Chuck don't get woozie suzy ya gotta get, get up, get up on off this rusty train Solo 2 Organ: Bridge 2: Get on a trike Ike Get on a train Shane Hit the trail Dale, ya gotta keep on movin' on a barge Marge in some cars Lars you're in charge Sarge, keep it movin' Van Leuvan gotta get up, get ip, get up on off that rusty train... Chorus: Solo Hatmonica: Chorus: Tag Ending:
5.
Psalm Blue 05:34
Psalm Blue WJ Kesel Key: G Verse 1: G7 I’ve had troubles G7/B in my life C7 I And I've certainly Eb7 seen my share of strife G/D E7 A7 l have floated on rough waters Eb7D7 G C7GD7 til you calmed my sea Verse 2: I tried exercise for my heart I only wish that I knew this from the start My heart has never been so healthy since I gave it to you Verse 3: I thought a good job would make me fulfilled But I got laid off and that dream was killed The only labor that's lasting is what I can do for you Solo 1: Verse 4: I thought womens could save my soul But in the long run that only took its toll No one could ever love me the way that you do Verse 5: I had a motor bike a fast car But they only could take me so far You've taken me to places I never dreamed I'd see Verse 6: I've tried whisky drank me some beer All it did was make my head so unclear once I tasted—living water only then was I satisfied Solo 2: Verse 7: If you listened to my song You might start to realize where you're goin' wrong Your ticket has already been paid for Just climb on board
6.
What is a Man WJ Kesel Key: Am Intro: AmEm7DmE7#9 x2 Verse 1: Am I was sittin in my house Em7 staring at my TV Dm and the lady on the set E7#9 her finger pointed at me Am She was lookin pretty mad Em7 Maybe even crazy Dm She was blaming me for things E7#9 Convinced that I was guilty Am All the evil in the world Em7 comes from people like me Dm And because I was a man E7#9 I was threatening her safety Am I just shook my head Em7 and I said now how can that be? Dm just because I am a man E7#9 how can that make you unhappy? Instrumental Break: C/ADm/B C/FDm/E C/ADm/BDmE7#9 Chorus: Am What is a man Em7 a provider to his family Dm a protector of his daughter E7#9 and a hero to his son Am What is a man Em7 he's repectful to his neighbor Dm he shows kindness to a stranger E7#9 and knows how to have fun Am What is a man... (Repeat Inst. Break) (Guitar solo on verse) Verse 2: Am Now in our society Em7 there are good and bad examples Dm of just what a man should be E7#9 and I'll point you to a sample Am he was nailed up on a tree Em7 and his sacrifice was ample Dm he gave his life for you and me E7#9 it was really quite a scandle Am A man can be a hero Em7 by the actions in his life Dm or then he can be a zero E7#9 and be cheatin on his wife Am he can run into the fire Em7 and he can save a life Dm or give into human weakness E7#9 causing agony and strife what is a man... (inst. break) Chorus: Am What is a man Em7 a provider to his family Dm a protector of his daughter E7#9 and a hero to his son Am What is a man Em7 he's repectful to his neighbor Dm he shows kindness to a stranger E7#9 and knows how to have fun Am What is a man... (Inst. Break) (Inst. Break) (Keyboard solo on verse) (Inst. Break, END)
7.
Right Thing 05:08
Right Thing WJ Kesel Key: Am Tempo: 65 BPM Time: 6/8 Verse 1: Am7 Em I got a pain in my heart today Am7 EmEbmDm And it's stickin' around Ya know the words that I had to say E7 Edim7 Weren't easy to hear, no, no... Am7 Em You know truth is better than fiction Am7 EmEbmDm With some lies can be an addiction An unfortunate condition, E7 Edim7 But a societal affliction... Am7 EbdimDdimAm7Em7 Gotta do the right thing Chorus: C Doin' the right thing E7 Is rarely that easy Am7 Doin' the right thing C7 Can cause you pain F7 Doin'the wrong thing E7 E7Edim7 Is often times pleasing Am7 EbdimDdim But it's a bad way to go Am7 E7 And the world's gotta know Guitar Solo1: Verse 2: Am7 Em I saw a man the other day Am7 EmEbmDm His life was slippin away And his last words to me Edim7 Can set anyone free Em Am7 Doin' the right thing That's what he said Em Gotta do the right thing Am7 That's how the hungry get fed EmEbmDm Don't wanna keep tellin a lie Edim7 That's a bad way to get by Am7 EbdimDdimAm7Em7 Gotta do the right thing... Organ Solo 1: Chorus 3: C Doin' the right thing E7 Is rarely that easy Am7 Doin' the right thing C7 Can cause you pain F7 Doin'the wrong thing E7 E7Edim7 Is often times pleasing Am7 EbdimDdim But it's a bad way to go Am7 E7 And the world's gotta know Verse 3: Am7 Em I got a pain in my heart today Am7 EmEbm And it's stickin' around Dm Ya know the words that I had to say Edim7 Weren't easy to hear, no, no... Outro: Am7 EbdimDdim Gotta do the right thing (x2) Am7 EbdimDdimEm Gotta do the right thing (slowing)
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Magic Kingdom WJ Kesel Key: Em Intro: Em7(x6)AAGEm7(x4)GGAA#BEm7(x6)AA G(x4)A7(x4)B7#5 (riff) Verse 1: Em7 When I met you baby your were ridin’ up the AG Em7 G mountain and you’re wearing this grin from ear to AA#B Em7 AAG ear, Peddling so furiously, just like a monkey B7#5 B7#6 You made it look like there was no thing to fear. (repeat vs progression) When I caught your gaze it made me feel real funky That’s when my mission became so clear I’ll have to be a knight in shiny armor A G E7#11(3xquick) I just began my new car eer... Chorus: (same as intro) I want to break into your magic kingdom I’m going to throw a rope over the wall And when I get inside I’ll tour your system I want the key to your heart I want the key to your heart Verse 2: Inside the castle everybody’s successful, And they’re filled with nothing but good intent. Everyone makes promises and never breaks them, I think this place probably heaven sent. All the girls are married to somebody perfect... They all make lots of money to keep up the rent I just wonder'how I fit in—to this picture I wonder if they picked up my scent. Chorus: (same as intro) I want to break into your magic kingdom I’m going to throw a rope over the wall And when I get inside I’ll tour your system I want the key to your heart I want the key to your heart Solo (over vs): Verse 3: This little castle seems to have a dragon hiding in the shadows of the castle walls Every time I get close to the little Princess It jumps on me and points out my flaws The task at hand is really monumental This magic kingdom stuff is quite a chore I have to overcome the nasty dragon And kick it out the castle door Chorus: (same as intro) I want to break into your magic kingdom I’m going to throw a rope over the wall And when I get inside I’ll tour your system I want the key to your heart I want the key to your heart
9.
In My Heart 04:18
In My Heart WJ Kesel Key: E Verse 1: E Asus2 When I walk that lonesome road alone A E You're in my heart A E yeah, in my heart E Asus2 When I'm carrying that heavy load A E you're in my heart A E yeah, in my heart B7 and even though I can't reach A Asus2 and touch your hand E you're in my heart (verse progression repeats) Verse 2: When I sit and stare up at the stars you're in my heart yeah, in my heart Even though they seem so very far you're in my heart yeah, in my heart and even though I can't reach and touch your hand you're in my heart Chorus: B7 I will follow you A Asus2 in my heart B7 I will live for you A Asus2 in my heart F#m7 I have died with you Asus2A in my heart E in my heart Solo: (on verse) Verse 3: I remember when we made that start yeah, in my heart yeah, in my heart you shown the light down in the dark yeah, in my heart yeah, in my heart and even though I can't reach and touch your hand you're in my heart Chorus: (2 times) (fade on verse) Sent from my iPad
10.
Bitter Town Blues William Kesel and the DRBB Key: Dm Tempo: 120 BPM Time: 4/4 Dm I never met a woman full of love before Gm just full of spite Am [Dm and that’s alright (Guitar echoes melody after each) Em I never knew a game a woman wouldn’t play Am to keep her thumb Bm Em on me everyday Dm I never heard a woman tell the truth before Gm just lotsa lies Am Dm saw it in her eyes Em I never met a woman give her life for me Am I’m on my own Bm Em and I’ll let it be Dm I never met a woman looked me in the eye Gm just glanced my way Am Dm and that’s okay (No Key Change) Keyboard Solo: Guitar Solo: (Quiet down) Dm Once I met a woman full of love before Gm she told me so Am Dm and I let her go (stay on D) Em Once I met a girl that didn’t play no games Am I walked away Bm Em cause they’re all the same Dm Once I met a woman who told me the truth Gm I laughed it off Am Dm thought it was a spoof Em Once I met a woman who would die for me Am I ran away Bm Em thought she was crazy... Outro Solos:

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