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Joshua Tree Inn

by Brent Godfrey

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1.
Not in Your Arms 03:15
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Not In Your Arms Words and Music by Brent L Godfrey Verse 1 Time is Moving On I wonder where I belong If not in your arms Verse 2 I wake up in the night Knowing something's just not right Cause you're not here Chorus Oh, where did we go wrong On the road that we were on I hope and I pray that I can make it back some day To a place in your heart Instrumental Verse 1 & 2 Chorus Verse 3 The sun is sinking low Don't know where I should go I'm lost in the dark Verse 4 The stars up in the sky Don't know the reason why You broke my Heart Chorus Instrumental Chorus Chorus Verse 1
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Joshua Tree Inn 03:59
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Joshua Tree Inn Words and Music by Brent L Godfrey Verse 1: Seeking refuge in the Joshua Trees That reach out to heaven where spirits are free You felt too much you burned too bright Three chords and the truth your guiding light Chorus: Is your ghost here waiting or were you set free? From the demons that stole you, Whiskey and Morphine Sing me a sad song from Room Number Eight In the land of the living, It's never too late Verse 2: Your songs live on. Your spirit is here The stars in the desert sky wish you were near When memories live on you never really die Sing me a sad song. Bring tears to my eyes. Chorus Instrumental Verse Chorus Verse 3: You're safe at home here. The songs will never die. In California under the desert sky There's a place of beauty called Joshua Tree The Inn's preserving your memory Yes, the Inn's preserving your memory
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Ghost of Jimi 04:19
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Ghost of Jimi Words and Music by Brent L Godfrey Verse 1: At a street-side table of a Chinese restaurant we had just started to eat. When a figure that looked vaguely familiar stumbled up from the street. He had an Afro straight from the sixties the back of his pants were ripped and torn He had far away eyes and splotchy black skin. The waiter looked at him with scorn. He held out his hand begging for change and everyone just looked away. Once idolized now unrecognized two different worlds another day. Chorus 1: Be careful how you treat the lost soul that you meet could be an angel in disguise May look like a beggar out on the street. No one knows where we go when we die. We may call heaven home or wander all alone for all eternity We may reincarnate or just evaporate. It's the same for you and me. Verse 2 Can I help you sir the waiter asked the ghost of Jimi Hendrix He pointed at the plate in front of a man who was trying to eat with chopsticks. That costs 10 dollars said the waiter. Jimi just moaned and turned away. How long had he wandered how long since he ate. When did he loose his way? And the city swallowed him up as he wandered off into his purple haze. Once idolized now unrecognized two different worlds another day. Instrumental Chorus Chorus 2: Be careful how you treat the lost souls that you meet they could be an angel in disguise They may look like beggars out on the street. No one knows where we go when we die. Alms for the poor or do you just ignore the lost souls out on the street Alms for the poor can you just ignore desperate faces that you meet
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Another Roadside Attraction 03:50
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Another Roadside Attraction Words and Music by Brent L Godfrey © 2020 Verse 1 The Route faded into obscurity when the interstate arrived Ghosts haunt the abandoned motels with their vacancy signs Empty rooms have become a canvas. Bright graffiti and broken glass On this crumbling stretch of highway you can feel the landscape pass Chorus 1 Another roadside attraction is coming up I am told There are Cadillacs planted like corn right along the road If you stand on the corner in Winslow Arizona and take a look around Curio shops selling American dreams made in China abound Vintage cars playing rock n roll cruise up and down the strip Heading East to West across the land you can still get some kicks. Verse 2 What's happened to small town America bypassed by the Interstate Rushing so fast to go nowhere. Afraid of being late. There're bright spots among the wreckage Soda fountains and neon signs Nostalgia brings back fond memories. Changing landscapes changing times Chorus 2 Another roadside attraction is coming up right ahead The Elvis room of the rail haven motel has a Cadillac for a bed If you're hungry take the 72 oz cut challenge at Big Texas Steak Ranch Or head to Amarillo's 6th street district if you like to dance The painted desert and the petrified forest's scenery astounds There's always another roadside attraction coming up at the next town Instrumental Verse Chorus 1 repeat ending West to East
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A Song About Love 03:03
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A Song About Love Words and Music by Brent Godfrey I could spend all my money on therapy or Drink all day long But I think I'd rather write a simple country song One that lifts me from my sorrows One that takes away my pain One that drives the demons from my mind And keeps me from going insane A song about love A song about joy A song about a girl and a boy A song about me A song about you And all the crazy things that we do (And the crazy things we say and do) - 2nd time A song about life A song about faith A song about all the time that we waste Hiding from truth Living with hate Instead of changing things before it's too late
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Win Some Lose Some 02:57
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Win Some Lose Some Words and Music by Brent L Godfrey Verse 1 You win some you loose some. Screw up and Feel Dumb Doesn't really matter none In this mixed up crazy World Verse 2 You Throw the dice and play the game. On the road seeking fame Maybe someone will know your name in the next town down the line Verse 3 Another town another bar. Spent the night in my old car One time thought I'd go far but it didn't turn out that way Verse 4 You get off course and turn around Stand up but feel down Got lost and never found the reason for it all Verse 5 Another town another show spend most my life on the road Guess I'm just getting old when it ends I couldn't say Repeat First Verse
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Home 02:26
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Home Words and Music by Brent L Godfrey Chorus: Tonight we're sitting under the stars Home is where ever you are Might be in a motel or in our old car Home is where ever you are Verse 1: Don't need a roof over my head I'd rather see the stars instead Don't need a TV or a radio Rather sing a song nice and slow Chorus Verse 2: Life with you on the open road Each day new never grows old As the days roll on and the miles fly by You're always right there by my side Chorus Verse 3: Don't need a sofa or a water bed I'd rather see the world instead Don't need a Phone or big screen TV All I need is your company Instrumental Chorus Chorus
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Something to Tell You 02:55
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Something to Tell You Words and Music by Brent L Godfrey Chorus I've got something to tell you You really ought to know I've got something to tell youI don't want you to go Verse 1 You've been with me all my life Guided me each day Always there both day and night Wish that you could stay Chorus Verse2 All the stars in heaven. And the milky way Shine down on me tonight. I Wish that you could stay Instrumental Chorus Instrumental Verse Chorus Verse 3 I could've spent a lifetime. Regretting a single day But I sang songs by your side On your final day Chorus Repeat last line
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My Joy 03:47
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My Joy Words and Music by Brent L Godfrey Verse 1 You're my sparkleYou're my joy I'm so proud of you my boy You lift me up when I feel down I'm so happy when you come around Chorus Everything about you fills my soul with love My life revolves around you like the earth around the sun. Verse 2 I love you so my son and friend I am confident we'll meet again I live for you both night and day Don't be sad when I go away Chorus Verse 3 I'll be with you wherever you go I love you more than you?ll ever know I'll hold you near and keep you safe Think of me and keep the faith Chorus
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American Beauty 03:32
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American Beauty Words and Music by Brent L Godfrey Verse 1: American Beauty I just want to take her into my arms and play Glossy backed six string she makes my heart sing flower and bird inlays Chorus: I have been looking oh so long for the right one to come along I picked them up and put em down played the field and fooled around I never thought I'd find her the right one to call my own When I hold her in my arms I'm never on stage alone Verse 2: Her voice is so sweet She calls out to me every night and day Come on boy, pick me up, strum my strings and play Instrumental Choruse Verse 3: A Taylor made beautyAmerican made Neck so fine and straight Fretting so easy Built just to please me At any time or place Chorus Verse 4: Renowned for her Beauty And for the sound of her resonating voice When I hold her in my arms I know I made the right choice Chorus An American Beauty I just want to take her into my arms and play
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Material Things 03:06
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Material Things Words and Music by Brent L Godfrey Verse1: I'd sure like to own one before I die All red and shiny with chrome A Corvette sports car with turbo drive Would keep me from feeling so old Chorus: Material things. Need the newest gadget Material things. Need the latest style Update and get something better But we still feel empty inside Yes, we're never quite satisfied Because we're owned. Owned by Material Things Verse 2: I'd sure like to own one before I die Custom pickups and a whammy bar A Gretsch Black Falcon in my mind Would help me play the guitar Chorus Instrumental Verse Chorus Verse 3: I'd sure like to own one before I die A mansion up on a hill A place to lay my weary head I would be satisfied until Chorus
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Distracted Driving 03:29
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Distracted Driving Word and Music by Brent L Godfrey Verse 1: I was using my phone to send you a text. I never expected what happened next I hit a bump I didn't see. My truck skid and hit a tree. Chorus: Distracted Driving Distracted Driving Distracted Driving Will be the death of you or me Verse 2: I was using Google Maps to find my way If you asked what happened next I couldn't say Woke up in the hospital all black and blue Chorus Instrumental Chorus Verse 3: Was combing my hair and checking my face Wanted to look good 'fore I got to your place Didn't see the car stopped in the road Plowed right into it and bloodied my nose Chorus
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Retired 03:53
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Retired Word and Music by Brent L Godfrey Verse 1: I get up when I wake up No alarms to start my day May be early in the morning or late who can say Don't follow any plans it's different every day I get up when I wake up I'm happy to say Chorus: I'm retired. I'm retired. I may be getting older but I'm feeling better everyday Just do what I want to do And I'm still in love with you Each day we start something new Getting better every day Verse 2: I do what I want to. Each and every day Play guitar or take a hike. It's different each day. Don't answer to anybody. I don't get in the way. I do what I want to I'm happy to say Chorus Instrumental Verse Verse 3: Age is just a number. You're as old as you feel. Whose to say what's important or to say what's not real Say goodbye to anxiety and say goodbye to fear Going to work on my bucket list. A new goal every year. Chorus First Line of Verse 1
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How Can I Miss You 03:27
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How Can I Miss You Words and Music by Brent L Godfrey Chorus: How can I miss you if you don't go away How can I miss you if you decide to stay How can I miss you tell me dear How can I miss you when you're so very near Verse1: I want to be worthy of death by living a full life We just happen to be stardust riding the edge of a knife Chorus Verse 2: Put aside the fear of living. There are risks you have to take. It's a mistake to be too careful. Just take a leap of faith Chorus Verse 3: When your chance comes you have to take it. Don't you think of me. When you love somebody you have to set them free. Instrumental Chorus Verse 4: You have your own dreams. You need to conquer your own fears We're on a path together but sometimes directions veer.
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Just Say Yes 03:58
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Just Say Yes Words and Music by Brent L Godfrey Chorus: Just Say Yes. Don't Say No. Never Know Where I'm Gonna Go New Directions Hopes and Dreams A Leap of faith Crazy as it Seems Verse 1: Just a simple word with endless possibilities Yes can lead to so much more. With No I'm stuck in a prison of my own making I'm saying yes to unlock the door Chorus Verse 2: Saying no is almost automatic. I say no when I don't understand I say no when I think I'll get into trouble I say no when I'm afraid to take a stand Chorus Instrumental Verse Chorus Verse 3: It's true I can't say Yes to everything But if I said Yes just a little bit more I may find that life gets much more interesting Failure becomes OK and my confidence will soar Chorus Ending Just Say Yes Just Say Yes Don't Say No

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Brent Godfrey's latest CD was largely inspired from a two month truck camping trip out west in the fall of 2019 whose primary destination was the Joshua Tree Inn where the spirit of Gram Parsons resides and who was the muse for many of the songs here.

Album artwork is by Karen Godfrey. Visit her at: karengodfreyart4health.com

Physical copies of this CD may be purchased at the following link:
kunaki.com/msales.asp?PublisherId=136520&pp=1

Two music videos were created for this CD.
Joshua Tree Inn:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctR0fx0EWX8
Another Roadside Attraction:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRs9U1dYDtM&t=30s

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released March 19, 2020

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Brent Godfrey Gowen, Michigan

Brent Godfrey is a singer songwriter based in West Michigan. He collaborates with musicians from all over the world on the Kompoz music networking website to record his original material.

Brent may be seen at open mics and music festivals around the area.

Brent also makes his own cigar box & license plate guitars, cigar box ukuleles, and canjos for performance. ... more

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