Ben Gage | "Richmond" | #musings #songwriting

I wrote this tune in a hotel in Greensboro, NC. I had driven through Richmond earlier that day (and stopped to get breakfast). Richmond, VA rolled off the tongue a lot easier that Greensboro, NC, so that's how we got here. Part of the ongoing catalog project of my original tunes paired with the songwriting process. You can find all of those musings here: https://www.bengagemusic.com/musings This project is possible because of the amazing folks who believe in original music, you can join us at   / bengagemusic   Gear used: Martin 00015sm Canon EOS R8 Zoom h6 Ear Trumpet - Edwina ----------------------------- Title: Richmond Lyrics: Just another hotel, this time in Richmond, VA Just another night spent sipping on gin all alone Gray bartender says, slow down son that will kill you Mind your business old man, at this I'm a seasoned pro He just chuckles and says, I got some medals to show you You ain't the only one who ever made a run at this game You think slinging sad drinks to suckers like you was the end goal You think I never wanted someone to know my name I said tapster, I'm not here for your story I'm here to forget one, pour me something strong and in silence, he hands me a wet glass I add him to the list of people I've done wrong The empties stack up so there's finally company They don't say too much, and that's fine by me That's when she walks in to a bar that sits barren Saunters over to where I was resting my feet Her perfume is one far from subtle It's needy and clawing at my mind She whispers, you can buy me a drink now and for a minute, we can have us a time I said lady, I'm not here for your story I'm here to forget one, you can move along and in silence, she heads for the exit I add her to the list of people I've done wrong I pay my tab, leave a tip as a sorry Stumble past a crying woman just outside the door Search my pockets for keys and a distraction I hang my head up to the 4th floor On an unmade bed, there sits my guitar It scolds me by shifting out of tune Says in these strings, I have something to tell them If you listen I can save at least you I said Gibson, I'm not here for your story I'm here to forget one, not to sing a song and in silence, I close down the last latch I add me to the list of people I've done wrong __________________ Ben Gage is a folk and blues songwriter from Akron, OH. Subscribe to his channel HERE:    / @bengagemusic   Like on Facebook HERE:   / bengagemusic   Follow on Instagram HERE:   / bengagemusic   For even more head to our website at https://www.bengagemusic.com