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The story is mine to tell
Half forgotten, just as well
It don't look much like you're buying
Lord knows, I aint got much to sell

Pull the air inside
Fill with burning smoke
I might fall the length of that line
But I ain't going to choke

The downtown train, the bitter pills
The telephone rings, the coffee spills
Good intentions, wind-blown ills
Another stack of unopened bills

Pull the air inside
Fill with burning smoke
I might fall the length of that line
But I ain't going to choke

I try not to remember
What I've lost along the way
I try not to remember

Prices high as I've ever seen
White bread, cigarettes, gasoline
How are you supposed to choose between
A fifth of liquor, a checkout counter magazine

Pull the air inside
Fill with burning smoke
I might fall the length of that line
But I ain't going to choke

Pull the air inside
Fill with burning smoke
I might fall the length of that line
But I ain't going to choke

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released May 8, 2021
Written: John Pearson

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The Short Pay Riders Wausau, Wisconsin

The Short Pay Riders are a rock band based in Central Wisconsin. Formed in 2020, they have released two LP’s written by John Pearson, produced by Harold Melo. In addition to Pearson and Melo, The Short Pay Riders feature Jordan Miles and Lucas Fischer. The sound of The Short Pay Riders uses roots and stylized elements to tell stories of contention, loss, and prevailing. ... more

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