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Two Hours From Nashville
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Lyrics: Robert Baitinger
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Robert Baitinger, a songwriter from Germany
For songwriters who dont sing or perform it is extremely hard to make ones mark in the music business because they dont have a platform to present and promote their work. This is more or less the situation that I, Robert Baitinger, a songwriter from Germany, have been confronted with since I started writing songs in 1978. My idea is to complement my songwriting capabilities with the "helping hands" of excellent artists, musicians and innovative producers. In the age of the internet it has become easier to communicate and collaborate with musicians and producers all over the world. I am utilizing the internet and pursuing the idea of a conceptual studio band with a frequently changing lineup of artists. I call this project the "Rob B. Project" since I supply the melodies and/or lyrics of a song and other musicians/producers/songwriters contribute their talents and skills to make it come to life.
Song Info
Genre
Country Country-Rock
Charts
Peak #17
Peak in subgenre #6
Author
Lyrics: Robert Baitinger / Music: Suno V4
Uploaded
January 19, 2025
Track Files
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MP3 9.3 MB 320 kbps 4:04
Lossless
WAV 44.7 MB
Lyrics
Two Hours From Nashville [Verse] Got a six-string in the backseat, an old amp in the trunk This beat-up car is my chariot, though it smells like sweat and junk I've been playing dive bars for quarters, dreaming bout the Opry stage Tonight, it's another smokey room where the tips don't match the wage [Pre-chorus] The radio plays a country tune, and I sing along in my head A little voice says, "Keep driving", but my wallet says, "Stay instead" [Chorus] I'm two hours from Nashville and can't afford the gas A tank full of dreams but the money's running out fast I've got the heart, I've got the songs, but the road's too long to pass I'm two hours from Nashville and can't afford the gas [Verse] Every mile marker feels like a tease, so close yet so far A skyline of promises that's just out of reach for this guitar I've written songs about heartache, and now I'm living one tonight Cause the only thing between me and my dream is a needle stuck on E light [Pre-chorus] The radio plays a country tune, and I sing along in my head A little voice says, "Keep driving", but my wallet says, "Stay instead" [Chorus] I'm two hours from Nashville and can't afford the gas A tank full of dreams but the money's running out fast I've got the heart, I've got the songs, but the road's too long to pass I'm two hours from Nashville and can't afford the gas [Bridge] Someday I'll make it, I'll play those hallowed halls The crowd will sing along to my story, the rise after the falls Tonight I'll strum my guitar, in a nowhere-town café Knowing every note I play is one step closer to that day [Chorus] I'm two hours from Nashville and can't afford the gas A tank full of dreams but the money's running out fast I've got the heart, I've got the songs, but the road's too long to pass I'm two hours from Nashville and can't afford the gas [Outro] So I'll sing to the stars and the moonlight on this highway Hoping they'll guide me, or at least keep the doubt at bay I'm two hours from Nashville, but its not the end of my path Cause someday I'll make it who needs gas when you've got the last laugh? I'm two hours from Nashville and can't afford the gas
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SunsetPoet
Jan 21
This is good Rob. Strong imagery and it hits that mind-space where country music appears (to me) to live.