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Broken Promises
From the album "Testosterone"
Words and Music by Jim Becker
Produced and Engineered by Jim Becker
Special thanks to Andrew Salas for the excellent Saxophone solo
Copyright 2009 Foggy Idea Music (ASCAP)
You said this is a family
I've learned you're not what you pretend to be
And I don't need your company
Broken Promises
I believed it all
I bought it hook line and sinker
Broken Promises
I stumble and I fall
I gave it everything
I gave it all
You said I never shared with you
But I did
You only heard what you wanted to
The information went right over you
Broken Promises
I believed it all
I bought it hook line and sinker
Broken Promises
I stumble and I fall
I gave it everything
I gave it all
I fought the rumors
I played the game
Thought you were changing but you're just more of the same
I got my stones shirt on and my ragged faded jeans
Letting go of you is not as hard as it seems
Broken Promises
I believed it all
I bought it hook line and sinker
Broken Promises
I stumble and I fall
I gave it everything
I gave it all
Broken Promises
I believed it all
I bought it hook line and sinker
Broken Promises
I stumble and I fall
I gave it everything
I gave it all
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| Lyric Credits: |
Jim Becker |
| Music Credits: |
Jim Becker |
| Producer Credits: |
Jim Becker |
| Publisher Credits: |
Foggy Idea Music |
| Performance Credits: |
Beckerjim |
| Label Credits: |
Foggy Idea Music |
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Short Song Description:
To my former... employer... lover... friend... partner... associate..... you fill in the blanks!
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Story Behind the Song:
I was laid off after 22 years at the Community Development Commission of the County of Los Angeles. In late 2006, I had questions about my future there and was assured of my high value to the organization. In September 2008, I was laid off... I felt like I was kicked in the teeth. Management pretended that I was leaving voluntarily to pursue a music career... and, although I can honestly say that I'm grateful to be making music now - not making any money, but making music - I'm still ticked and myself for believing what my employer told me. So, this is the tune that I came up with.
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| Song Length: |
3:14 |
| Primary Genre: |
Country-Rock |
| Secondary Genre: |
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| Tempo / Feel: |
Medium (111 - 130) |
| Lead Vocal: |
Male Vocal |
| Similar Artist 1: |
Rolling Stones, The |
| Language: |
English |
| Era: |
2000 and later |
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