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He grew up with the music of America
Living in Tennessee
He worked on cars and old guitars
He started playing when he was three

He was just a kid when he heard the news
The day the music died
To make it live he gave it all he could give
He wasn’t gonna be denied
To take that guitar ride – Take that guitar ride

The road and sky can be dangerous
The weary don’t get no rest
All those future stars in all those bars
Said he was ready to play for the best

Who gets on the big stage in the bright lights?
The fans will always decide
Word got around in that music town
When the crowds jumped up and cried
Take that guitar ride – Take that guitar ride

He could make it look easy
But there were so many years he tried
And all the nights he played for no money
And he mostly played for his pride
And to take that guitar ride
[ Guitar passage ]
He played the music of America
And sometimes he would pray
Oh Buddy you were young but not the only one
Too young to be taken away

And so he went to play for the famous names
Those singers – forever tied
To those who play in the bands – and the gift in his hands
And he believes the Lord will provide
At that eternal call those who started it all
Will be waiting on the other side…
Saying – Take that guitar ride (repeats)
[ Guitar passages ]

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from Fires, Hurricanes, and Other Love Stories, released August 20, 2021

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Walt Hoagland Surfside Beach, South Carolina

Walt Hoagland has recorded with Columbia Records
and has been a touring musician and songwriter. He currently
has more than 65 studio recorded demos of his
original songs, including 11 Christmas songs.
He is seeking to work with established publishers,
music supervisors, and other music professionals. ... more

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