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30 (Deluxe Version)

by James Peel

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1.
Windows down, music loud, Tapping on the steering wheel. You and me singin' harmony In tune with how I feel Sky above is clear and all I know, It can't better than this, There's nothing's better than this. Right here in this moment, just a man who loves his woman Don't matter where we're going We're not slowin' down. It can't get better than this, There's nothing better than this. Holdin' hands while our favorite band sings out on my stereo, This simple scene feels like a dream, What a sweet scenario. The road ahead is clear and all I know, It can't get better than this, There's nothing better than this. Right here in this moment, just a man who loves his woman Don't matter where we're going We're not slowin' down. It can't get better than this, There's nothing better than this.
2.
I never thought it would be me, Stumbling through the streets; too much to drink. Alone at half past three, I'm headed home, headed home from the brink. I never thought it would be me, Lying through my teeth about where I been, I've been stumblin' through the streets, But I'm headed home, headed home from the brink. I wanna go home, Can I come home? I wanna go home. Why won't the jailer set me free? Hadn't Jesus paid for all my transgressions? I think the truth is that cling, To the this cold, and dark and comfortable depression. I wanna go home, Can I come home? I wanna go home. Let me come home.
3.
I’m feeling paper-thin these days, I can’t explain. My mind and my heart can’t come to terms, They won’t stop fighting. Deep down, I know the truth. The morning is coming, and all of my tears will be dried. No mourning, no crying, no pain and no more night. Deep down, I know the truth. I’m hearing thin-skinned lies these days, About my pain. “Your mind and your heart are too far gone, it’s not worth fighting.” But deep down, I know the truth. The morning is coming, and all of my tears will be dried. No mourning, no crying, no pain and no more night. Deep down, I know the truth.
4.
I just got done speaking with your father, About meetin’ you down at the alter. In front of God and all our friends, Our familes will all be there, We’ll make our vows. We’ll say I do. Cause I just can’t wait, I just can’t wait, To spend the rest of my life with you I just got back from a trip to the jeweler, You couldn’t measure this smile with a ruler. So, I’m down on one knee darlin’ please, Oh won’t you, won’t you marry me, Ooooo marry me! Cause I just can’t wait, I just can’t wait, To spend the rest of my life with you.
5.
I feel stuck in the past like a war torn veteran. These nightmares of us gone wrong keep recurring, And they don’t make a cast for this type of injury. I feel stuck in the past and I need reassuring, That I’m not crazy for still loving you, That I’m not mad for hoping there’s a chance. I get lost in the words like a lonely librarian. All these books on love can’t help with the burning, And they don’t make a cast for this type of injury. I get lost in the words and I need reassuring, That I’m not crazy for still loving you, still, That I’m not mad for hoping there’s a chance. I feel stuck in the past like a war torn veteran. I feel stuck in the past and I need reassuring,
6.
Learning You 03:23
Give it time, It’s a process. I’ll never be done finding you out. But so far I know you feel beautiful in a dress And sometimes I gotta show you off, get you out on the town. Give it time, I’m learning you. Give it time, can't you tell I’m making some progress, But just when I think I’ve got you pinned, You turn a date into I night in wearing sweats And I’m back at the start to figure you out. Give it time, I’m learning you. Give it time, I should probably confess, That actually I count on being amazed. You never fail to impress, You're so complex, but I keep trying nevertheless. Give it time, I’m learning you.
7.
I struck a match to watch it burn, Till the flame found my finger. I heard the message from the pain, “Don’t you ever do that again.” The next time I lit a match, Before I even thought, I’d blown it out. I made a habit of my doubt, Cursing my every move now. Our lives are singed around the edges no doubt, But baby please don’t let the love burn out. Stand with my back against the wind, And wrap my hands around the flame, Ignore that message from my brain Forget that memory of the pain. Our lives are singed around the edges no doubt, But baby please don’t let the love burn out. Our lives are singed around the edges no doubt, But baby please don’t let the love burn down.
8.
Sleep little one. Close your eyes. Mommy and Daddy are close by. Sleep little one. Don’t you cry. The God who made you is by your side The God who made the whole wide world is singing over you. The God who made the whole wide world has got you in his arms. He loves you, he loves you. Sweet little one, rest your head. You’ve got growing and learning ahead of you. Sweet little one, don’t forget , Mommy and Daddy will always love you. The God who made the whole wide world is singing over you. The God who made the whole wide world has got you in his arms. He loves you, he loves you. Even when you’re sad, Even when you’re bad, Even when you run away from grace, try to hide your face He’ll we be waiting there with his arms wide open. He loves you, he loves you, he’ll always love you. Sleep little one. Sleep little one.

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released December 29, 2015

Produced, arranged and mixed by James Peel. Mastered by Dan Bos at True Tone Productions

Nothin' better than this- Written by James Peel and Chris Munselle
Vocals- James Peel and Chris Munselle
Guitars- James Peel
Organ- Brian Patterson and James Peel
Bass- Mimo Morreale
Drums- Ryan McCauley
Percussion- James Peel

Stuck in the past- Written by James Peel
Vocals- James Peel
Guitars- James Peel and Tyler Martin
Organ- Brian Patterson
Bass- James Peel
Drums- Ryan McCauley
Drum programming- James Peel
Percussion- James Peel

Deep down, I know- Written by James Peel
Vocals- James Peel
Guitars- Tyler Martin and James Peel
Bass- Mimo Morreale
Drums- Ryan McCauley
Percussion- James Peel

Can I come home?- Written by James Peel
Vocals- James Peel and Mimo Morreale
Guitars- James Peel and Tyler Martin
Organ- Brian Patterson
Bass- Mimo Morreale
Drums- Ryan McCauley
Percussion- James Peel and Ryan McCauley

Marry me!- Written by James Peel
Vocals- James Peel and Paige Peel
Guitars- James Peel and Tyler Martin
Bass- Mimo Morreale
Drums- Ryan McCauley
Percussion- James Peel

I am learning you- Written by James Peel
Vocals- James Peel
Guitars- James Peel and Tyler Martin
Bass- Mimo Morreale
Drums- Ryan McCauley

Watch it burn- Written by James Peel
Vocals- James Peel
Guitars- James Peel and Tyler Martin
Bass- Mimo Morreale
Drums- Ryan McCauley

Sleep little one- Written by James Peel
Vocals- James Peel
Guitars- James Peel

I could not have done this project without the help and support of my wife, Paige. I have relied on the talent and discerning ears of friends and want to thank Tyler Martin, Dan Bos, John Moessner, Mimo Morreale, Ryan McCauley, Brian Patterson, Chris Munselle, Alex Cothran, Matt Bull and Zak Erving. Thanks for helping this project come to life.

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James Peel Dallas, Texas

Resting between the sunny writing of McCartney and The Beach Boys and the reflective songs of Ryan Adams or Wilco, James Peel occupies his own sonic space. His strong sense of melody and arrangement draw out the content of his hopeful lyrics. You'll be compelled to whistle and hum along. ... more

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