I Ain't in This For My Health

by Tangled Senses

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[Instrumental Intro]

Verse 1:
Bobby came by one day
He said there’s something on my mind
The boys just don’t seem well
And the songs don’t sound quite right
Good ol’ John, he straightened up
Stared Bobby in the eye
With a pull from his bottle he proclaimed

Chorus:
I ain’t in this for my health
He smiled through the pain
I’d rather see this whole damn thing go up in flames
And I’ll be damned if I don't sing till my voice ain't the same
Then I'll play my wave into a grave

Verse 2:
Its time to call it quits, Bobby said to John
Shuffle the deck and get some rest before we’re too far gone
You could almost see the tears well up in Bobby’s eyes
He took a drag and pondered for a while

Chorus:
I ain’t in this for my health
He smiled through the pain
I’d rather see this whole damn thing go up in flames
And I’ll be damned if I don't sing till my voice ain't the same
Then I'll play my wave into a grave

[Solos]

[Bridge]
The boys, they hit the road for a while
Bobby stayed at home
Writing songs alone
The boys, one by one, flew to close to the sun
John he rambled on
Until he couldn’t sing along

[Chorus]
I ain’t in this for my health
He smiled through the pain
I’d rather see this whole damn thing go up in flames
And I’ll be damned if I don't sing till my voice ain't the same
Then I’ll play my way into a grave

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released January 17, 2020

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Tangled Senses Denver, Colorado

Tangled Senses is a fun and lively Denver based Rock group. Influenced by Americana, they have curated their own style of dirty Rock’n Roll. Tangled Senses is currently releasing a series of singles to be compiled on a forthcoming EP. They blend retro and modern sensibilities with memorable melodies, thought provoking lyrics and classic arrangements. ... more

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