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The Only Life

from Shine by Justin Roth

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(BGDGBD - drop-D capo 4th fret)

Her dream of marrying a rich man came true one day
Mom & Dad said "we're proud of you, glad to hear your debts are paid"
Now she calls home to tell them she's always on his mind
Yeah, he's gone a lot, but he's good about calling all the time

Ordering crystal glasses
Taking vitamins and yoga classes
She paints a picture, a still life, pours a drink, turns out the lights
And fights the instinct to get out
and she fights, and she fights, she fights

Chorus:
Some live high, and some live low,
To some it's all relative cause it's the only life they've ever known
Some live high, and some live low,
Some just live day by day cause it's the only life they need to know

Late one night as he slept she packed her bag and out she crept
She hardly knew what had happened until she walked up the depot steps
She bought a ticket to that train, but every now and then
She still wonders why she left

She found her way out of the dream she dreamt
'Cause she found her will waking up, to start over again
To start over again…

Chorus (2x)

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from Shine, track released August 20, 2003

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Justin Roth Fort Collins, Colorado

"Fans of Leo Kottke or Michael Hedges will find themselves right at home with [Roth's] intricate guitar work...beautifully written lyrics." - San Francisco Art Magazine

"Superb guitar player, singer, songwriter well worth seeking out...exquisite, emotional and powerful." - Maverick Magazine (UK)

"Now you know—Justin Roth has come into his own." - John Gorka, Red House Recording Artist
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