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They Couldn't Tackle Me Then
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Written after hearing some Joe Sample stuff as well as the music Herbie Hancock did on the "Fat Albert Rotunda" album. They've both done some great things. Lyric wise, it's about being true to your own self and the refusal to sell out.
Released: 10-Nov-2024
Category: Jazz
Application: Studio One
File type: mp3
File size: 8.6 Mb
Plays: 12
Downloads: 0
Weekly plays: 4
Weekly downloads: 0
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Lyrics
In the city of Seattle
Though change is dramatic
You can still feel it out there
Just seems so poetic

Nobody can describe it 
But it's always been there
Brings back years to wit
Remember they all seemed to care

CHORUS:
And they said I was wrong
The way I was living
They said I had to go along
Follow them, their way
Fit in, make believe, learn how to take it
But they couldn't tackle me then
They couldn't tackle me now

Sometimes I get the feeling
Still out there today
They say to follow your own soul
Is a bitter price to pay

Walking through the neighborhoods
You don't feel like talking
Those who hang out and around
Wonder if it's you they're mocking
It says they weren't trying 
To be conspicuous
Not sure they've had to show their hand
Might be too ambitious

Yet it all still feels fresh
Throughout the many years
But some still think I gotta forget myself
Lest I provoke another round of jeers 

REPEAT CHORUS:



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Really enjoyed my listen!!
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29 days ago
artist
You both make an awesome music together 
And I love your vocals and piano play Mark 
Well enjoyed 🙌🏼
29 days ago
artist
i love the chords and the vocals. great tune! thanks
Super collab. Very well written song with a really cool chord progression
29 days ago
artist
@Venturesome 
No "round of jeers" here. Instead a round of CHEERS!
(Btw, I really like those brief riffy transitions. )
:-)
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28 days ago
artist
Fantastic playingi!! VEery cool progression and singing!! Bottom lines.... this is a Spectacular song!!!
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27 days ago
artist
Some nice performances here. Love the chords and instrument movement
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27 days ago
artist
@deezee , @yoslounge @SmokeyVW @KennethLavrsen @DexAmco @SilkyWilky.  Many big thanks for listening, appreciating, and caring.  The comments do make my day in big ways.   Thanks to all.  I still consider this site a blessing.
25 days ago
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