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King Of The Road [The Falling Wallendas featuring Todd Sucherman]

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King Of The Road Written by Allen Keller and Scott Bennett Lead Vocals by  Scott Bennett Try to catch some winks on a cardboard bed Thrown out of the boxcar by a bull named Fred 'Welcome to Chicago' as he kicked me in the head That is what he said Mixing up some ketchup and water in a glass The short order cook slung me all his floor scraps Radio announcer comes in with a news flash Roger Miller's dead Long live the king, he said I wish I were in bed I’ve got a pack of cigarettes But there ain't no room to let I promise not to make a peep If you'd only let me sleep Here Met a chick at Iggy’s whose shirt said little breast She confided that it was her family crest Said she wanted it to be a praying mantis  I crossed my legs and hoped for the best Do you want some head Let me sleep in instead I’ve got a pack of cigarettes But there ain't no room to let I promise not to make a peep If you'd only let me sleep With you But no I’m the king of the road

Message from Heaven [Lawrence Gowan]

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Message From Heaven Written by Lawrence Gowan Lead Vocals by Lawrence Gowan Once in a future dream I saw a tale unfold Not far away I'd dare to say There was a world unknown Torn to a million shreds Crippled with fear It would appear Then came a voice from the stars And all were listening to A message from heaven A message from heaven For the mighty that fell And the wise men as well Came a message from heaven "Very sorry all;... welcome to hell" Dark was the barren land Home to a savage race What had I missed Who deserved this? Then did the masses cry Cry with an angry rage Cursing the names Of who were to blame And so the truth was revealed Everyone knew it was A message from heaven A message from heaven For the mighty that fell And the wise men as well Came a message from heaven "Very sorry all;... welcome to hell" I kept my distance Wanted no part of this world The hateful existence The rot that this fate had unfurl Get me out of this world A message from he...