Story Behind The Song

Inspired by my wife during turbulent times.

Song Description

First song I ever wrote.

Lyrics

Rags to Riches©

Words and music by Roger Purser 2/9/2004

Verse 1
I?ve been thinking of this place I?m living in
And for a long time it?s bothered me so
I just can?t get nothing accomplished living my life so low
Trailer Parks and dirt roads was all I could stand
I was feeling mighty cold
Yes I?m gonna take the word of some friends I have
Who say my voice is as good as gold
Whoa oh oh oh oh oh oh

Chorus
My heart is lying in the shade of a tree that I call my past
I?ve got to get it out before it?s too late
Then the light of my future can blast and set me free
And let my heart break out of these chains
Ah Ah oh oh yea ah ah

Verse 2
See Elvis was the Daddy of rock-n-roll guitar
With a sound that could move a trillion souls
Harrison, McCartney, Lennon and Ringo Star legends to the universe
No matter where they are

Chorus
My heart is lying in the shade of a tree that I call my past
I?ve got to get it out before it?s too late
Then the light of my future can blast and set me free
And let my heart break out of these chains
Ah Ah oh oh yea ah ah

Verse 3
So listen to me people
And understand me clear
I?ve not been greedy
I?m on the verge of a great career
The Beatles yes they made it
And Presley found it too
If the good Lord?s willing
That what I?m gonna do

Chorus
My heart is lying in the shade of a tree that I call my past
I?ve got to get it out before it?s too late
Then the light of my future can blast and set me free
And let my heart break out of these chains
Ah Ah oh oh yea ah ah