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Illegal Smile

by John Prine
on Prime Prine - The Best Of John Prine

Lyrics

When I woke up this morning, things were lookin' bad
Seem like total silence was the only friend I had
Bowl of oatmeal tried to stare me down... and won
And it was twelve o'clock before I realized
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When I woke up this morning, things were lookin' bad
Seem like total silence was the only friend I had
Bowl of oatmeal tried to stare me down... and won
And it was twelve o'clock before I realized
full lyrics

Features of This Track

country roots
folk influences
mild rhythmic syncopation
varying tempo and time signatures
intricate melodic phrasing
demanding instrumental part writing
extensive vamping
major key tonality
melodic songwriting
thru composed melodic style
a good dose of acoustic guitar pickin'
a heavy twang in the vocals
electric pianos
slide guitars
acoustic rhythm guitars
humorous lyrics
emphasis on instrumental arranging

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Comments

Yes and so why can't I listen to it?
I occasionally throw this tune into my acoustic sets. It tends to beget a lot of nostalgic grins from the older folks in the crowd. such a great song!

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