Six Strings and the Truth
[intro - guitar]
Verse 1
Drivin' down Highway Sixty-One,
Into the heart of the setting sun.
Stopped off in a roadside bar,
heard the cry of a steel guitar.
I play to forget, but l remember too much,
every song I sing is never enough
The highway moon shines down just for free,
That melody, oh mercy me.
Chorus
All I need is my gun and pickup truck,
a bottle of bourbon and a little bidda luck.
Singin' my song since the days of my youth,
this old guitar, six strings and the truth.
This old guitar, (six strings and the truth)
This old guitar, (six strings and the truth)
Verse 2
You stood there like you owned the stage,
song cut through my heartbreak haze.
Every line you sang seemed just for me,
Straight to my heart, releasing me.
I grabbed my guitar and played my song,
you smiled wide and sang along.
Two hearts met together on that stage,
felt my life turn a brand-new page.
Chorus
All I need is my gun and pickup truck,
a bottle of bourbon and a little bidda luck.
Singin' my song since the days of my youth,
this old guitar, six strings and the truth.
This old guitar, (six strings and the truth)
This old guitar, (six strings and the truth)
Bridge
No more motels with a lonesome view,
not now I share them with you.
No more nights drinkin' memories away,
now every sunrise is a brand-new day.
[solo - guitar]
Verse 3
Together now singin' our country blues,
on the road where we've paid our dues.
We tune that old guitar once more,
same three chords we still adore.
A different town, the same old tune,
singin' to lovers 'neath a harvest moon.
The jukebox playin' our favourite song,
in every bar, they all sing along.
Chorus
All I need is my gun and pickup truck,
a bottle of bourbon and a little bidda luck.
Singin' my song since the days of my youth,
this old guitar, six strings and the truth.
This old guitar, (six strings and the truth)
This old guitar, (six strings and the truth)
(six strings and the truth)
(six strings and the truth)
[outro - guitar]
280426
Heartfelt country ballad in a major key.
A group of 5 female voices. Female lead vocal and female backing harmony vocals are both simple and whispered. Lead Vocal is simple, plain, whispered, mid-range, heartfelt. Beautiful female backing vocal harmonies.
A full country band including drums, bass, electric guitar, lead country electric guitar, pedal steel guitar, electric piano, violin.
The mixing emphasizes the natural sound of the instruments with a clear and present tone. The piece maintains a steady rhythm throughout, with no tempo changes or abrupt shifts in dynamics.
The guitar plays a fingerpicked melody with a consistent tempo and a moderate dynamic range. The arrangement is sparse, focusing on the natural resonance of the acoustic instrument. The piece has a relaxed and contemplative mood.
Six Strings and the Truth
[intro - guitar]
Verse 1
Drivin' down Highway Sixty-One,
Into the heart of the setting sun.
Stopped off in a roadside bar,
heard the cry of a steel guitar.
I play to forget, but l remember too much,
every song I sing is never enough
The highway moon shines down just for free,
That melody, oh mercy me.
Chorus
All I need is my gun and pickup truck,
a bottle of bourbon and a little bidda luck.
Singin' my song since the days of my youth,
this old guitar, six strings and the truth.
This old guitar, (six strings and the truth)
This old guitar, (six strings and the truth)
Verse 2
You stood there like you owned the stage,
song cut through my heartbreak haze.
Every line you sang seemed just for me,
Straight to my heart, releasing me.
I grabbed my guitar and played my song,
you smiled wide and sang along.
Two hearts met together on that stage,
felt my life turn a brand-new page.
Chorus
All I need is my gun and pickup truck,
a bottle of bourbon and a little bidda luck.
Singin' my song since the days of my youth,
this old guitar, six strings and the truth.
This old guitar, (six strings and the truth)
This old guitar, (six strings and the truth)
Bridge
No more motels with a lonesome view,
not now I share them with you.
No more nights drinkin' memories away,
now every sunrise is a brand-new day.
[solo - guitar]
Chorus
All I need is my gun and pickup truck,
a bottle of bourbon and a little bidda luck.
Singin' my song since the days of my youth,
this old guitar, six strings and the truth.
This old guitar, (six strings and the truth)
This old guitar, (six strings and the truth)
(six strings and the truth)
(six strings and the truth)
This old guitar, (six strings and the truth)
This old guitar, (six strings and the truth)
(six strings and the truth)
(six strings and the truth)
[outro - guitar]