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Totally True Story - well, at least the chorus... we drove to Graceland but we didn't go in! ;)

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Graceland

Keep it to yourself, Keep it on the down low
They don't spread the power on the radio
So if you've got the word and they've got the cash,
Give it up like a man and get out of here fast

There is water and whiskey hid beneath the sink
In case of drought or earthquake there's a drop to drink
There's a holy bible buried in the sand
and if we have a flood well we can find dry land

I don't need no record man - don't need permission 'cause I know I can
I don't need your baby-blues - I'm busy looking for my blue suede shoes
No, Elvis is a dead man and idolatry's a sin
So we drove to Graceland

Yeah we drove to Graceland
Well we drove to Graceland but we didn't go in.

There are wildfires burning down my home town
Revenge of the forest falling to the ground
So much for that investment in the trailer park pad,
now we don't have no shelter and it's getting dark fast

So we set our sights on America
We don't have any money but we've got this car
and we can work for food and even gasoline,
and we'll make it to heaven if you know what I mean

I don't need no limousine - I want a genuine time machine
I don't need your holy wood - just give me shelter like you know you should
you say Elvis is a dead man and idolatry's a sin

So we drove to Graceland
Yeah we drove to Graceland
Well we drove to Graceland but we didn't go in.

You said you'd give me twenty dollars if I sing and holler for my bread
and if I lead well, you will follow even if tomorrow turns my head
You tell me Elvis was a good man, but you don't believe in Rock and Roll
Bluegrass is nice and Pop is hollow, but only the Blues can save your soul

So we're washing dishes in the lower forty - eight
Give me five bucks an hour and I'll clean your plate
If you throw in a meal and a place to stay, well
I'll bring the band and maybe they'll play

I don't need no benjamins - don't you know money doesn't make the woman
I don't need your super star - don't need a name to tell me who you are
So the bets are off and I guess nobody wins

'Cause we drove to Graceland
Yeah we drove to Graceland
Well we drove to Graceland but we didn't go in.
Yeah we drove on down to Graceland… but we didn't go in.

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from Go Down Singing 2010, track released September 29, 2010

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Mandalyn May Chico, California

From sweet & soulful to hopping & hollering, Mandalyn May (of Sons of Jefferson, Hop Holler & Hum) shines on ukulele, guitar, & mountain dulcimer. With a voice reminiscent of Appalachia and a fresh, percussive playing style, she relates stories of life, love, murder and history with gentle gusto. RIYL: lyrics, quirky humor, and open hearted love songs. ... more

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