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A bluesy country number, the only song on this album recorded live with no overdubs. “I’m proud of all my scars.” Yes I am. They show I’ve had a life. I like this song’s unusual structure.

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I’m [D]proud of all my scars / they [G]show I’ve had a life
I’ve [D]been in [G]the a[D]rena / they [A]prove I’ve had a [A7]wife
These [D]dents on my guitar / you can [G]see ‘em here today
They’re just [D]frozen [G]testi[D]mony / of all the [A]beer joints that I’ve [D]played

B part
Proud of [G]scars [Em] / had a [D]life / the a[A]rena / [A7]with my [D]wife [D7]
My [G]guitar [Em] / here to[D]day / all the [A]beer joints / that I’ve [D]played

I know I’ve got the blues / just like a flea has got a dog
I can feel ‘em all around me / I can see ‘em through the fog
So I keep drinking red wine / to make them go away
Bartender be my preacher / I’ll pour and you can pray

Got the blues / like a dog / I can see ‘em / though the fog
Drinking wine / go away / be my preacher / pour and pray

Goodbye is just a word / that I have heard from you
I should’ve seen it coming / and known just what to do
I swear by all the angels / righteous ones that fell
I swear by all the devils / in heaven or in hell

Just a word / heard from you / seen it coming / what to do
Swear by all / devils fell / fell from heaven / straight to hell
Got the blues / like a dog / I can see ‘em / though the fog
Drinking wine / go away / be my preacher / pour and pray

[slowing] I’m proud of all my scars

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from Outstanding in his Field, released June 19, 2021

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Richard Bowdon Cary, North Carolina

A prolific singer-songwriter over four decades, Richard Bowdon carries forward the best Americana traditions of country, rock, blues, and folk.

Richard was selected three times for the Kerrville New Folk songwriting competition.

Richard performs at festivals, parties, showcases, restaurants, wineries, and brewpubs in the NC Triangle area. ... more

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