November South

"Love and Memories"

written by: Jimmy Blackmon & Will Harrison

I stepped out on the tarmac

My mind was racing way back

To my wife and kids that I left behind

The mission and the enemy

Hell there’s still no guarantee

That I’ll make it out or come back home

Or come back home…

And if I were an eagle with wings

And my freedom I’d take flight tonight

And I’d head home I’d jump onto the jet stream

Fly higher than a kite string fueled by love and memories

I chamber a round

And I relish in the sound

A bullet sitting ready for my will

The turbine engine whines

And I buckle up inside

Another night raid is underway

At least a thousand times I’ve wished

That I could turn back time and hold you in my arms

And don’t let go ‘cause life’s a fragile thing

And that’s why I chose to sing

Yeah that’s why I chose to sing

And let it out

There’s danger all around me

But the soldiers that surround me

Are the finest men that I’ve ever known

We’ve made a pact together

That no matter what the weather

We’ve got each others back from dusk ’til dawn

And if I were an eagle with wings

And my freedom I’d take flight tonight

And I’d head home I’d jump onto the jet stream

Fly higher than a kite string fueled by love

And if I were an eagle with wings

And my freedom I’d take flight tonight

And I’d head home I’d jump onto the jet stream

Fly higher than a kite string fueled by love

Fly higher than a kite string fueled by love and memories

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The Ride

written by: Jimmy Blackmon & Will Harrison

Well me and my buddies are headed off to war again

Twenty paratroopers are taking flight at 2 a.m.

Yeah we’re living out a life that most can’t understand

Just runnin’ like crazy through the mountains of Afghanistan

And I don’t know why

But I love it I need it

I wanna take this ride again

Wanna take this ride again

Well part of me is ready

And part of me is scared as hell

My adrenaline is ragin’

I can taste the fear in my mouth

Well everybody’s gettin’ ready

‘Bout to jump into the pitch black air

We’ll be floating through the night

And they don’t even know that we’re right here

And I don’t know why

But I love it I need it

I wanna take this ride again

Wanna take this ride again

And again and again and again

And I don’t know why

But I love it I need it

I wanna take this ride again

And I don’t know why

But I love it I need it

I wanna take this ride again

Wanna take this ride again

Yeah me and my buddies are headed off to war again

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Cold Dead Hands

written by: Jimmy Blackmon & Will Harrison

I’ve been gone gone gone

And I’m a long long way from home

Out here on my own

Just a soldier flesh and bone

Bone…

Today I watched my buddy die

And it tore a hole inside my soul

I’ve been down down down

It’s the only way I know

Scattered pieces all around me on the ground

Yeah and I'm still scared as hell to hear the sound

In this fucked up war we fight

It seems there ain’t no end in sight

And when I found my buddy‘s rifle

I had to pry it from his cold dead hands

Now I’m on my knees

Beggin’ lord come help me please

‘Cause I hurt in every way

I can’t stop the pain or erase the day

And I’ve been down down down down down

A long and lonesome road

Road…

And I walk this road alone

‘Cause it’s the only road I know

Scattered pieces all around me on the ground

Yeah and I’m still scared as hell to hear the sound

In this fucked up war we fight

It seems there ain’t no end in sight

And when I found my buddy’s rifle

I had to pry it from his cold dead hands

Scattered pieces all around me on the ground

Yeah and I’m still scared as hell to hear the sound

In this fucked up war we fight

It seems there ain’t no end in sight

And when I found my buddy’s rifle

I had to pry it from his cold dead hands

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Son of Abraham

written by: Will Harrison & Jimmy Blackmon

Maybe I can make a point tonight

I ain’t out lookin’ for a fight

Just wanna state my claim and maybe change a mind

I’m not who I am

I’m not who you think I am

I am just a man

The son of Abraham

Give me somethin’ to believe in

‘Cause our world is burnin’ down

Give us hope

Give us peace

Give us justice all around

It’s weighin’ heavy on my heart tonight

Like we don’t know what’s wrong or right

Seems like the whole damn world has lost their fucking minds

When reason has lost its grip

And no one even gives a shit

All I know is times are strange we’re livin’ in

So give me somethin’ to believe in

‘Cause our world is burning down

Give us hope and give us peace

Open your heart and sing it with me

I think it’s time we stand together

I think it’s time we make amends

I think it’s time we made the call

United we stand

Divided we fall

Now give me somethin’ to believe in

All we really need is love

Give us hope give us peace

Give us better eyes to see

I’m not who I am

I’m not who you think I am

I am just a man

The son of Abraham

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Freedoms

written by: Jimmy Blackmon & Will Harrison

When I get home from war

I’m gonna hug my momma around the neck

Whenever I get back

I’m gonna drink myself a whole damn pint of Jack

And when I go drivin’ in my truck

I won’t have to worry if I’ll make it back

Yeah whenever I get home

I’m gonna find that blonde haired girl and ask her out

We’ll grab a bite to eat and catch a show

And I won’t worry if we’ll be shot

Oh the freedoms that we underestimate

Are the freedoms of these great United States

When I get home from war

I’m gonna walk right down the street

To my favorite bar

I’ll drink a couple IPAs

And I won’t have to worry

If there’s a bomb inside the place

I’ll hunt and fish and camp and hike

And never take for granted what I’ve got

‘Cause I’ve seen the price of freedom right up close

I damn sure hope I make it home

Oh the freedoms that we underestimate

Are the freedoms of these great United States

When I get home from war

I’m gonna hug my momma ‘round the neck

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Warriors

written by: Jimmy Blackmon & Will Harrison

The old guard rolls and a hero passes by
Another one's gone
To the other side
Brothers and sisters who gave it their all
They said send me
When America called
And most of them died in a far away land
Charged up a hill
To the beat of a band
That played oh beautiful for spacious skies
And God bless America

The price tag of freedom will never die
And I thank God for the warriors with fire in their eyes

Medals and memories are all that remain
But the lives they lived
Honor their names
War costs blood and trillions well at least that's what they say
Real men and women
With a price to pay
Their voices are now quiet but they still live on
In the hearts of the living
And this little song
That played oh beautiful for spacious skies
And God bless America

The price tag of freedom will never die
And I thank God for the warriors with fire in their eyes
In their eyes
The price tag of freedom
In their eyes
The price tag of freedom will never die
And I thank God for the warriors with fire in their eyes
Singing oh beautiful for spacious skies
And God bless America

The honor guard changes at the tomb of unknowns
Another day's gone
The sun's setting low
Then the last rays of light shine down on six men
They raised old glory
Once again
Once again
Once again

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Monterey

written by: Jimmy Blackmon & Will Harrison

Monterey, I always thought I’d go back home to Monterey…

I’d never dreamed it’d end this way well Monterey

just a single year away and then…

I’d come back to you

I’d have so much to say oh well Monterey

I’d tell you all about the time I spent away

Fighting for our freedom in a world away

And now that I am gone

I can see everything

you never know the price you’ll pay

I did my best but I can’t change a thing

I never meant to stay

And I’m sorry love, I’m sorry that I’ve gone away

But Monterey, I always thought I’d go back home to Monterey

Before I left, I told you don’t forget to pray

but I suppose God had other plans for me

I’m headed out and this time I ain’t goin back

to Monterey

Now that I am gone

I can see everything

you never know the price you’ll pay

I did my best but I can’t change a thing

I never meant to stay

And I’m sorry love, I’m sorry that I’ve gone away

Monterey, I always thought I’d go back home to Monterey...

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45 Staples

written by: Will Harrison

Forty-five staples and a hospital room

Honey honey

You were holdin’ me together ‘till the night was through

I went walkin’ down a weary hallway

Honey honey

Just tryin’ to find a way to get back to you

It felt like I was dyin’

My life was fleeting

Honey honey

How much longer ‘till we see it through

I did my time but we still ain’t leaving

Honey honey

How we gonna make it when the bills come due

Yeah how we gonna make it when the bills come due

Pick me up

Help me now

Give me pills that knock me out

Chemicals and miracles are all we ever need

Wake me up

Call my name

Stick a needle in my vein

Chemicals and miracles are all we ever need

They’re all we ever need

Forty-five staples and a hospital room

Honey honey

I wouldn’t have nothin’ if it wasn’t for you

They cut me open and left me wounded

Honey honey

Now you’re keepin’ me together baby I love you

Yeah you’re keepin’ me together baby I love you

Pick me up

Help me now

Give me pills that knock me out

Chemicals and miracles are all we ever need

Wake me up

Call my name

Stick a needle in my vein

Chemicals and miracles are all we ever need

They’re all we ever need