Westward Expansion

from Big Wide Open Blue by Neo American Pioneers

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There's something 'bout this modern climate
That keeps me moving on
I headed north on a jet plane sailing
Under the midnight sun
I left my dreams of the tall grass and mountains of sand
Armed with a guitar and a camera on me
To map out the lay of the land

Thinking about it keeps me up sometimes
Ready to go just waiting for the light

On the roam
Leaving my body at home
Headed for the big wide open blue
And if I find
A little heart to beat close to mine
I'll be headed
Straight back home to you
Yes I'll be headed straight back home to you

There's something 'bout this modern climate
That keeps me moving on
I heard the howls of the coyotes calling
"Just get back to where you're from"
I've seen things I could never dream and God only knows
Why I took a chance on a freight line hauling
The westward expansion row

Thinking about it keeps me up sometimes
Ready to go just waiting for the light

On the roam
Leaving my body at home
Headed for the big wide open blue
And if I find
A little heart to beat close to mine
I'll be headed
Straight back home to you
Yes I'll be headed straight back home to you

There's something 'bout this modern climate

credits

from Big Wide Open Blue, released October 14, 2013
Billy Swayne: Vocals & Electric Guitar
Trent Crace: Drums, Bass, Electric Guitar & Backing Vocals
Mike McGrain: Keys
Mike Trombley: Guitar Solo

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