Do What You Can
from Revelry by The Shady Street Show Band
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lyrics
Found an idea while going to sleep,
Hidin’ behind a couple of sheep.
Wrestled it down dragged it back from the deep.
Locked it up next to my bed.
So many times the idea got loose,
Tried to convince me it could be of use,
Chose to ignore it or give an excuse,
Choosing to kill time instead.
CHORUS (2x)
Do what you can ‘til you can’t.
Do what you will until you won’t.
Never forget that the others
Keep on doin’ while you don’t .
Well that idea fell in with some friends,
Those who’d seen it be seen ‘til the end.
Those who’d know there was time they could spend,
On helping it grow past a thought.
A few years pass and I’m watching TV,
I couldn’t believe what I came to see.
That damn idea was there without me.
Teachin’ me what I needed taught.
Doin’ while you don’t (8x)
BRIDGE (2x)
Do what you can.
Do what you won’t.
Never forget that the others are set.
To do what they do while you don’t.
CHORUS OUTRO
Hidin’ behind a couple of sheep.
Wrestled it down dragged it back from the deep.
Locked it up next to my bed.
So many times the idea got loose,
Tried to convince me it could be of use,
Chose to ignore it or give an excuse,
Choosing to kill time instead.
CHORUS (2x)
Do what you can ‘til you can’t.
Do what you will until you won’t.
Never forget that the others
Keep on doin’ while you don’t .
Well that idea fell in with some friends,
Those who’d seen it be seen ‘til the end.
Those who’d know there was time they could spend,
On helping it grow past a thought.
A few years pass and I’m watching TV,
I couldn’t believe what I came to see.
That damn idea was there without me.
Teachin’ me what I needed taught.
Doin’ while you don’t (8x)
BRIDGE (2x)
Do what you can.
Do what you won’t.
Never forget that the others are set.
To do what they do while you don’t.
CHORUS OUTRO
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from Revelry,
released May 31, 2016
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The Shady Street Show Band Red Bank, New Jersey
Rhythm and blues to rattle the bones and sweet soul music to set you free. Our music is original, but heavily influenced. Grin wider, groove harder, and don't stop dancing. The Shady Street Show Band makes only one promise; you will leave entertained.
discography
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May 2016 -
Feb 2016
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