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Roads

by Zach Laas

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1.
The Road 03:44
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Verse 1: Trying to change my whole life over night I hope you’ll stick around to see me do it right Almost 35 and still alone Looking for the one love to call my own But I’ve been chasing my dreams And I don’t see an end in sight Trying to change my whole life over night Verse 2: I feel that leaving here is the best thing for me To build a future that I’m trying to see Nearly 35 and still in town It’s all the little things that are keeping me around All my fears of failures and letdowns Hinder my desire to be free I feel that leaving here is the best thing for me BRIDGE Nothing here tying me down, no one here holding me back What comes around goes around; it’s best to stay on the right track So as not to be led astray than to let some fool throw away my dreams Don’t want that fool to be me CODA But I’ve been chasing my dreams And I don’t see an end in sight Trying to change my whole life over night But I’ll keep chasing my dreams Till the road calls my name tonight Now I am 35 and I’m finally getting it right Now that I am 35 and I finally got it right Got it right
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Chip On Your Shoulder 03:33
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VERSE 1: You’ve got that liquid cocaine all up inside your brain And I don’t see you coming down Those chemicals you’re on have made you far gone Will you ever come around? You claim that your advice came from Jesus Christ Again while you’re ten feet high And it’s made you insane you’ve become such a drain Now it’s time for me to say bye-bye CHORUS: You’ve got that chip on your shoulder You’ve got that monkey on your back It’s all making sense you going on the offense And it’s your desire to attack VERSE 2: You’ve got that potent brew stirring inside of you And the little pill makes you okay And you’ve done yourself harm needles stuck in your arm And you re-live the same old day You’ve got nothing to show wasted blow by blow We sit on the sides and cry You’re in a hazy smoke until you no longer choke Now is that any reason to die? REPEAT CHORUS X2 BRIDGE Those methamphetamines got you looking all lean And I don’t recognize your face CHORUS Outro And it’s your desire to attack Oh when will I get you back?
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You Fooled Me 05:12
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VERSE 1: I felt the coldness of your warm hand I got the message loud and clear I should’ve know we were doomed right at the start That in the beginning the end loomed near It was the second chance I couldn’t give but darlin’ it was given right to you Your second life was better than with mine I guess this idiot got his due CHORUS You fooled me one more time again Then you tried to put a different spin Altogether; we couldn’t weather out the storm VERSE 2: I thought I knew you for many years when really I don’t know you at all I gave you my heart, my everything All you’ve given me was your wall When you’re around all of your friends I see that smile that I used to know It’s a smile given by your new lover Like the one you wore for me long ago REPEAT CHORUS 2X BRIDGE I never thought I was bringing you down Then you became the talk of the town All the signs I know I couldn’t ignore When I thought you were worth fighting for REPEAT CHORUS 2X OUTRO You and I were more than friends But you fooled me once again
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Happy Friday 03:14
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CHORUS: Hey there all happy Friday, one step closer to the end Take this lousy job and shove it see you Monday morning my friends VERSE 1: Well my wrist is all wrought and sore from pushing pencils all week long I’m tearing out the last of my hair from getting all these figures wrong REPEAT CHORUS VERSE 2: I sit on my ass in a cubicle every day pulling nine to five I’m counting down the final seconds, ‘fore I fin’lly come alive REPEAT CHORUS BRIDGE 1 5:30 Friday night I got a six pack with my name Thru with the lawyers and the politese and playing their little games Cut to 5:45 I am downing tequila shots This insanity is all I’ve got Happy Friday to you BRIDGE 2 Saturday I’ve got nothing done, Sunday is much of the same I’ve got this dead feeling in my brain, ‘cos I know what day comes next No No NO!! CODA Hey there all Happy Monday I won’t make it in on time Brand new boss, same old day Tuesday maybe I’ll shine Wednesday Thursday I’m falling behind ‘Cos Happy Fridays are on my mind
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Rain Come Down 04:45
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Verse 1: Rain come down over you Let your garden grow for us to view I am dry. Give me a shower Let the sunshine soak me for hours Chorus I need a love to was away my pain Don’t want a love that’s all the same Take a look outside, there’s hate all around I need your love. Rain come down Verse 2 Sun come out across the sky I see the sadness deep in your eyes You’ve got the blues it’s all around Sun go away, rain come down Repeat Chorus 2x Repeat Verse 1 Coda I need a love to wash away my pain
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Killin' It 03:07
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Verse 1: Making mama happy gotta keep her satisfied She calls I make it snappy to stay the apple of her eye Whether I tend the yard or fix the car I always see things thru I pay the bills it nearly kills me got ‘em done before they’re due I did things right and late tonight I’ll be rewarded too Every day’s a brand new day this is what I do CHORUS I’m killin’ it, killin’ it be the best that I can be I’m killin’ it, killin’ it satisfaction guaranteed Verse 2: Make da boss man happy with the job I do each day I make the people happy when they’re loved ones go away Word on the street from the people I meet say “good job well done” Then I’m amazed I get a raise I can have a night of fun Uber downtown I’ll get around, I drink no more than a few Tomorrow’s the same gotta be on my game to do what I do REPEAT CHORUS BRIDGE I’m killin’ it. Like I do… I’m killin it. How ‘bout you Verse 3: People ask “hey there Zach do you ever get time on your own?” Don’t take to task on how I act, this is how I’ve grown All your time, is my time and I could spend it with you If you know by now this is how I make it through and through yes, REPEAT CHORUS OUTRO I’m killin it, killin it be the best I can be I’m killin it killin it what more do you want from me I tell you I’m killin it killin it be the best that I can be I’m killin it killin it satisfaction guaranteed
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Only Lonely Old Road 04:59
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Verse 1: I am the way point, a simple pass-through Rest your head weary traveler and I shall mend you Fill up your empty belly and quench your dry thirst For you this is but a stop, for me but a curse I am the waystation, where loves wounded wander Who stumble in low and broken to leave even stronger Down that Only Lonely Old Road Verse 2: Am I a haven or a person? At times I feel I am both Is this my soul true purpose to heal without oath? I am a stop on a journey that will never be my own It’s begun to harden my heart and take a toll on these bones Come inside wayward wanderer the fire’s burning low Take what you need while it still belongs to me and let your troubles go Down that Only Lonely Old Road BRIDGE I shall remain here long after you leave With my heart fading fast and these tears on my sleeve I see you travel in a world so cold Making your way down that lonely old road CODA I am the way point, not a person nor soul Just a respite for drifters who are longing to be whole Goodbye traveler whose feet brush on the ground And who’ll I’ll never ever see coming around In for a penny out for a pound Never have I even met someone who was so profound Moving on, moving on… Down that Only Lonely Old Road (3x)
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Good Day 03:24
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Verse 1: Got a flat tire on my way to work, the check engine light came on It’s 3 degrees below zero tell me what more could go wrong? Then I got rear ended and things could have gotten carried away There’s no use crying over spilled milk today is gonna be a good day CHORUS A good day, a good day Not a damn thing’s getting in my way Verse 2: I missed out on a big promotion, boss said I wasn’t qualified I’ve been with the company 20 years so I know that it was a lie But I smile a great big smile and I go to work anyway There’s no use crying over spilled milk today is gonna be a good day REPEAT CHORUS BRIDGE Today my little lover kicked me out of my home Threw me over for another guy And now I’m living in my car with a flat tire What good is it for me to cry? Well I refuse to be brought down by all the little games that they play There’s no use crying over spilled milk today is gonna be a good day REPEAT CHORUS CODA A good day a good day I said there’s no use crying over spilled milk Today is gonna be a good day I said there’s no use crying over spilled milk Today is gonna be A good day
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I'll Always Be Your Man 05:01
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Verse 1: Tried like hell not to fall in love I fought it tooth and nail I was successful at being alone I’m glad to say this time I failed It’s not your fault for my broken heart On some level I made you pay But you’ve had my back since day one You were with me every step of the way CHORUS True love comes but once in a lifetime when flings come in caravans I hope we’re in it for the long haul. I’ll always be your man Verse 2: I’ve been down and out for a minute We were at two stages in time Both of us mended our broken wings And with them spread we fly in the skyline REPEAT CHORUS BRIDGE You inspire me every day I know the feeling won’t go away When I see a darkened cloud You are the light amongst the crowd Verse 3: Put your hand right on mine Let us just be for a little while Hold me tight and don’t let me go Don’t you ever lose that smile REPEAT CHORUS CODA True love comes but once in a lifetime Whether you’re lovers or friends I’m here whenever you need me I’ll always be your man I’m here whenever you need me I’ll always be your man I’ll always be your man (yes I will, yes I will, yes I will) I’ll always be your man
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It'll Be Okay 03:48
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Verse 1: What you’ve done blew my mind. Sad thing is it’s not the first time What’s best for me and for you (is) take time away for a month or two CHORUS But no matter what happens I know at the end of the day You and I will be fine it’ll be okay You and I will be fine it’ll be okay Verse 2: You put me down one time too many. Love and respect I’m not getting any So the solution that works best for me (is) to get away and finally break free REPEAT CHORUS BRIDGE You can’t blame the truth when words are hollow Don’t you blame the truth or heartache will follow Verse 3: We’ll work it out or say good bye We’ll join our hands or we will fly CODA But no matter what happens when we each go our own way You and I will be fine It’ll be okay You and I will be fine it’ll be okay You and I will be fine it’ll be okay
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Left Me Cold 05:23
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Verse 1: I tried to figure you out but you left me with doubts. And I don’t know what to say except we’re through at least for today CHORUS I’m thinking ‘bout the things that I thought of before And now it’s got me thinking I can’t think anymore My heart is shut down my mind is open wide The way you treat me baby’s left me cold inside Verse 2: I gave all I had to give; you stole my very will to live I saved me from a sad fate. Your role in this play was anything but great REPEAT CHORUS BRIDGE You broke the mold, put me on hold, you stole my soul and you left me cold (2X) Verse 3: Moved on from what you said, I’m sick so sick of seeing red It’s wrong to live in the past; it’s a trick to slow it down so fast REPEAT CHORUS AND BRIDGE
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Can't Speak Your Name 03:30
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Verse 1: You broke my heart. The story repeats itself It’s not the first time. How do you live with yourself? CHORUS Whenever you talk it’s all the same, No rationale just the same old game You can’t own up you just spread the blame At this time I can’t speak your name Verse 2: You put me down. You think but you’re not in control I’m too numb to cry. I’m laughing as my tears roll REPEAT CHORUS BRIDGE You and only you hold the key to making things right a priority But you and I both can agree that eye to eye we’ll never see Verse 3: That who’s right or wrong in this constant pissing match I’d hoped that you had changed. I left the gate to my heart unlatched REPEAT CHORUS Verse 4: You broke my heart. The story has come to an end I can’t speak your name but maybe our paths will cross again
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Doing My Best 06:41
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CHORUS: I want you to know yes I want you to know I’m doing my best can’t you see? I want to show you that I want to grow I’m doing my best for you and me Verse 1: Never said I was perfect don’t expect the same from you The least I can do is try Not in your position nor have I walked in your shoes But I can’t let things die REPEAT CHORUS Verse 2: I try to listen, got an ear or two And even a shoulder to cry It’s hard to understand of what you went through But I hope I’ll know why REPEAT CHORUS Bridge Forgive me for not forgiving. There’s a lot here at stake You’re fighting for your living. Don’t want your heart to break I want you to know that I’m going with the flow And doing my best to let things be REPEAT VERSE 2 REPEAT CHORUS (VERSE 1 COMES IN AND SUNG AS A ROUND)

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Though he has recorded many songs over the years, this is the first official album release Zach has ever done. Most of the songs are songs written over the last four years while residing in Nashville after moving from his home of Stover, Missouri. It's strictly a one-man band affair, save for a steel guitar on a couple of songs and percussion on another. There is a good flavor of the classic rock sound, mixed with country, folk, soul and even a hint of gospel.

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released August 6, 2021

Zach Laas: Vocals, 6- and 12- string acoustic & electric guitars, bass, harmonica, piano, electric piano, organ, synth, string/brass arrangements, drums and percussion

Corbin Pratt: Steel guitar on "You Fooled Me" and "Good Day"

Paul Gannon: percussion and harmony vocals on "It'll Be Okay"

Lisa Bianco: Lyrical inspiration for "Only Lonely Old Road" and "It'll Be Okay"

Written, performed and produced by Zach Laas
All tracks recorded, mixed and engineered by Devin Pett except "The Road", "Chip on Your Shoulder", & "It'll Be Okay" recorded, mixed and engineered by Paul Gannon
All songs mastered by Mark Revel

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Nashville Resident transplanted from good ol' Stover, MO. Into classic rock music with a variety of other styles.

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