Name: High Wire
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Description: High Wire is the first single from The Short Pay Riders second LP, Troubled By The Truth.

High Wire

by The Short Pay Riders

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High Wire is the first single from The Short Pay Riders second LP, Troubled By The Truth.

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It don't take long, I can tell you friend
You get started and there ain't no end
It’s going to take more than you can spend
That's about all I can promise you

Take a hit of that rapture, give in to desire
There's nothing below the high wire

Cast aside the burden you brought
Black is the kettle, same as the pot
It ain't going to work out anything like you thought
That's about all I can promise you

Take a hit of that rapture, give in to desire
There's nothing below the high wire

Tempest rages on through the night
Summon up the courage to gather up the fight
In the pitch-black darkness a flickering light
That's about all I can promise you

Take a hit of that rapture, give in to desire
There's nothing below

Take a hit of that rapture, give in to desire
There's nothing below the high wire

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released June 3, 2023
Guitar & Vocals: John Pearson
Guitar, Keyboards, MPC: Harold Melo
Bass: Jordan Miles
Drums: Lucas Fischer
Written by John Pearson
Produced by Harold Melo

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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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