Flat Top Guitar by Ben Laney

If it cost a dollar
to breathe a breath
I'd have to lay down
and meet my death,
But, thank God,
air is still free
So look out, sweet mamma,
"cause here I come
Runnin' as hard
as I can run
and I'm glad,
glad just to be

And I can do just fine
with this old flat top guitar of mine
You know I can take it anywhere
Up and down the line
with this old flat top guitar of mine
Getting along, we've got a song
to take us....from here to there

So goodbye Hollywood,
and so long vine
I'm goin' while I
still have my mind
Just where to
I don't know yet
You got far too many
dark, one-way streets
Too many eyes
that never sleep
I leave you
with no regrets

And I can do just fine
with this old flat top guitar of mine
You know I can take it anywhere
Up and down the line
with this old flat top guitar of mine
Getting along, we've got a song
to take us....from here to there

Now the man in the pawn shop
really likes me
I wanted twenty,
he gave me thirteen
Well, I guess he
was feelin' right
But I don't need the watch,
not any more
I can still tell ya
when sunshine pours
It's mo..or..nin'
And I'm alive!

And I can do just fine
with this old flat top guitar of mine
You know I can take it anywhere
Up and down the line
with this old flat top guitar of mine
Getting along, we've got a song
to take us....from here to there

Martin Vann (63.208.45.171) -- Thursday, October 30 2003, 04:44 pm

Just a good, solid breath of fresh air!
Ben,

With just a little music in our hearts, we can travel near and far, don't need no fancy cars, or bright neon lights, glad you got tired of the those, dark, one way streets and went home to life.

Tonight, the air will be fresh and free, no road-tar in your heart tonight, just music, sweet music, from an old, flat-top guitar. My, Ben, how free you are.

Very good work again? Gota go, need to get some of my own, work done, wolves still sniffin round my front door.

MartinV

Ben (67.123.253.123) -- Thursday, October 30 2003, 06:54 pm

Yes, Martin, free air everywhere for....
Yes, Martin, there is free air everywhere for those who care to have a share, or dare to walk around in boxer underwear so loud they cause a glare, making all the people stare! And you are right, simple is better! You don't have to be a rich man to enjoy the simple pleasures of life like air and sweeeet music! I thank you ever soooo much for your comment! I do really appreciate them amigo! ***Ben

Terrie* (65.148.210.156) -- Sunday, November 2 2003, 07:31 pm

keep playing your flat top guitar 'n breath in that crisp clean air.............
'Ay Ben this is mighty awesome,play me one of your sweet tunes 'n save me some of that Mtn. air :)... really cool..thanx for another great poem. Terrie*

Ben (67.122.250.227) -- Monday, November 3 2003, 07:36 am

Terrie*, breathin' the air.......
Terrie*, breathin' the air, makin' sure you get your share! You bet! Thank you for your awesome comment here, too. I am happy you like Flat Top Guitar, and appreciate the encouraging words! Warm Regards,***Ben

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