Moonshine, A Woman (and a very bad deal)
Religious lady finds a depressed drinking lad
She takes a fancy to him, but it ain't religion he learns about.
Country rock
Mike Cockett composer, singer and guitarist of Modello has now formed a new recording band with Dave Griffiths on lead and drums, arrangements and engineering.
Neil Harris on vocals, bass and rythmn guitars. Lorraine Lewis new vocalist for 2008.
The copyright is for sale on all tracks so if there any interested parties please email Mike at miline1@tiscali.co.uk or Miles at milesmilo@tiscali.co.uk.
Story behind the song
My respect for the Sally Ann's brought my mind to a situation whilst socialising in a pub after a cricket match. A very attractive young lady came in to collect funds. Could this happen to one who needs saving? My apologies to the Sally Ann's for impinging on their integrity.
Lyrics
MOONSHINE, A WOMAN AND A VERY BAD DEAL,
ADE ME WHAT I AM AND HOW I NOW FEEL.
I MET THAT WOMAN, BUT I WASN’T FREE.
MOONSHINE HAD GOTTEN, GOTTEN ITS HOLD ON ME
I’D BEEN DRINKING, MY HEAD WAS REAL SORE.
SHE WAS KNOCKING ON MY FRONT DOOR.
I WAS YOUNG, READY FOR FATE.
HER LITTLE BLACK HAT, MADE HER LOOK SO GREAT
(“LOVE THAT LITTLE BLACK HAT”)
SHE SMILED AT ME. AND CAME RIGHT IN.
SHE SAID, “YOU NEED SAVING FROM YOUR SIN.”
MOONSHINE, A WOMAN AND A VERY BAD DEAL,
PUT FEARS IN ME THAT WERE SO REAL.
SHE WAS PLEASED, IT WAS PLAIN TO SEE.
READING FROM THE BOOK, AND SMILING AT ME.
IT DIDN’T FEEL RIGHT. SHE WANTED TO STAY.
SHE WAS ALL OVER ME. I COULDN’T GET A-WAY
(“I COULD NOT BREAK AWAY”)
MOONSHINE MADE ME CONSIDER MY FATE.
SHE HAD RELIGION, BRIGHT EYES.
AND SHE LOOKED GREAT.
BUT WHAT SHE PREACHED FOR THE WORLD TO SEE, AIN’T WHAT SHE DID IN CONVERTIN’ ME .
WHAT WE HAD DONE JUST MADE ME THINK.
IT NEARLY TIPPED ME OVER THE BRINK.
BUT WHEN I MEET MY GIRL TO-NIGHT,
SHE’LL SOON BE SHARING IN A NEW DELIGHT.
MOONSHINE, A WOMAN AND A VERY BAD DEAL,
LEFT SOME SCARS WHICH MAY NEVER HEAL.
MOONSHINE, A WOMAN AND A VERY BAD DEAL,
MADE ME WHAT I AM AND HOW I NOW FEEL.
MOONSHINE, A WOMAN AND A VERY BAD DEAL,
TAUGHT ME SOME THINGS WHICH WERE UNREAL.
MOONSHINE, A WOMAN AND A VERY BAD DEAL,
MADE A MAN OUTA’ ME AND WHAT I NOW FEEL.
