Once Upon a Bar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bODdWkj4-tk


Once upon a bar whiskey was on his mind

Life started at happy hour ended closing time

But he gave up the neon lights and joined AA

The twelve steps taking it day by day

Ch

Its the human condition

On all our contradictions

Being home on a barstool

Breaking rules

Rinse repeat with a double shot twist

Back then it all made sense

V2

Once upon a bar she had a one night stand

But her phone went dark and he left her flat

Now she's in church on a blessed Sunday

And she heard the preacher say

Ch

V3

Once upon a bar I was aiming for the stars

But I ran out of road in Dallas sold my guitar

Good years never worried about dollars signs

Just honest songs with better rhymes

ch

Its the human condition

On all my predictions

Being home on a barstool

Breaking rules

Rinse repeat with a double shot twist

Some days it still makes sense

Once upon a bar

Once upon a bar

Once upon a bar

Comments

  • Yep, that works very well.

    I don't think it would fit as smoothly in this song, but "Once upon a barstool" would also be a good line.

  • ElvisNash
    ElvisNash Calif
    edited March 16
    No it would not fit , same thing though
    Thanks Owen
    3 stories same bar
    Bar stool is in chorus
  • great lyrics.. life lessons for all :)

  • I should know something at 70 years old lol
    Thanks Bill
  • subvibe
    subvibe Netherlands

    Hi @ElvisNash

    Great performance & a Top Quality Mix

    Love the relaxed style of your voice , Europeans just cant do that

    all in all a Great Song & Great Video


    subvibe

  • ElvisNash
    ElvisNash Calif
    edited March 18

    I get that alot , Are you from the south ? , nope California lol

    That structure was stolen from operator Croce

    No hook in chorus . I must of heard that song a 1000 times , never noticed how it was laid out before

    Thanks

  • good lyrics. cool song!

  • Pretty modern melody and tracks , little to laid back for radio I’d say
    Thanks
  • Nice wistful vibe. A tone of regret in your voice. You do that so well.

    Some great lines that say a lot with a few words:

    "Life started at happy hour ended closing time"

    "But her phone went dark and he left her flat"

    Good stuff, Elvis!

  • Some days it still makes sense , ha ha

    Thanks Gavin

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