Ramblin'

from Nocturnal by The Moaners

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Well the night was a-ramblin’
And my mind was ramblin’ too
And the stars were shining
Making everything blue

And I thought about the past
And of all the ones I love
And I knew it was a gamble
To call them up

Time just seems to change everything
And the cold hard truth just won’t let me be

And to get up the courage
I dialed the 411 girl
In six different states and half around the world
And I said “I love you”
Just before hanging up
To see what would happen
And to test my luck

Time just seems to change everything
And the cold hard truth just won’t let me be

Lord, I need a breathalyzer
For my telephone
‘Cause I called up Uncle Ray
Thank God he wasn’t home
And I phoned up Taz and Marty
As friends, they are so great
And they’re such a party
Even when it’s late

Time just seems to change everything
And the cold hard truth just won’t let me be
I said time just seems to change everything
And the cold hard truth just won’t let me be

credits

from Nocturnal, track released September 21, 2010
2010, Melissa Swingle under exclusive license to Yep Roc, LLC

Swingle: guitar, vocals, accordion
King: drums, backing vocals
Earl Poole Ball: piano

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The Moaners Chapel Hill, North Carolina

The Moaners are a Chapel Hill, North Carolina-based rock band signed to Yep Roc Records. In 2004, Melissa Swingle's band Trailer Bride broke up, and she formed The Moaners with drummer Laura King, formerly of the Chapel Hill band Grand National. The band is often compared to the The White Stripes, as they are also a two-piece and employ a similar garage rock, bluesy style. ... more

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