here now, by Sharon Coates

here now

by Sharon Coates

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danmcb music Easy going country rock, great writing and production . I like Sharon's simple vocal approach. Got It All has a great melody line. Favorite track: Got It All.

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1.	A Bullet Ain't Got A Name 03:32	lyrics	buy track
A gun don’t have a face bullet ain’t got a name blade not a thought all ends the same Tanks don’t have a care plane ain’t got a mind bomb don’t have a soul nothing there to find All of these are made by man Can’t act until guided by a hand Taking lives every minute of the day It’s up to us to find a better way Rope don’t have a brain sword ain’t got an arm club don’t have a pulse will we take a stand? Drone can’t feel a thing grenades don’t have a heart rifles got no eyes let’s make a new start All of these are made by man Can’t act until guided by a hand Taking lives every minute of the day It’s up to us to find a better way All of these are made by man Can’t act until guided by a hand Taking lives every minute of the day It’s up to us to find a better way It’s up to us to find a better way Up to us to find a better way
2.	Route 1 04:03	lyrics	buy track
Went to see her girls under the sweet Southern sky Love was so strong was with them all the time At the end of the day she laid down to rest When the sunrise came she had already left Took Route 1 to heaven’s gate ‘Cause that’s the way that it goes It’s a trip we all take It’s when no one knows Was a hard livin’ man who worked day and night In the last moment knew something wasn’t right But he went on ahead and bent to the task Before it was done found it was his last Took Route 1 to heaven’s gate ‘Cause that’s the way that it goes It’s a trip we all take It’s when no one knows Wasn’t a surprise he’d been sick for awhile But when he saw his kids still made him smile But some things you can’t stop just come to an end He hoped when he arrived find himself a friend Took Route 1 to heaven’s gate ‘Cause that’s the way that it goes It’s a trip we all take It’s when no one knows When no one knows When no one knows
3.	Mexico 02:58	lyrics	buy track
Mexico Mexico knew that I should go when I saw my brothers die Life can change without warning everything comes to an end can’t just stand around and cry Mexico Mexico only place left to go when I saw the houses burn Started walking down the road carrying what I could when the world took such a turn Mexico Mexico where warm winds blow when I lost my family On the shore of Mexico Went there all alone found a place where I can be On the shore found a home built a life end my roamin’ heal my wounds on the sand
4.	Got It All 04:48	lyrics	buy track
Everything you ever wanted wrapped and shiny under bright lights I can satisfy your every need laid before you and the price is right I’m the quickie stop the corner shop the 7-11 I’m the all night store just come inside I’ve got it all got it all I’m candy, beer and cigarettes fuel, bait and the lottery I can fill all your desires for a couple o’bucks and a dream I’m the quickie stop the corner shop the 7-11 I’m the all night store just come inside I’ve got it all got it all I’m addiction on a shelf check out the packaging and our specials today All you have to do is reach out make a selection and you’re on your way If you’re out of cash don’t worry there’s an ATM outside ready to get your fix anytime I’m the quickie stop the corner shop the 7-11 I’m the all night store just come inside Just come inside got it all got it all got it all
5.	Cathedral 03:41	lyrics	buy track
Tell me how this world is like a cathedral is like a cathedral like a cathedral Tell me how this world is like a cathedral And it will show you how to pray Mountains rise so high to protect us all Birds fly like angels to keep ‘em from a fall Bright light shines through a big blue sky The sun rises every morn’ makes us want to try Tell me why this world is not a cathedral not a cathedral not a cathedral Tell me why this world is not a cathedral When you may have lost your way Stone walls built by man block out the sky Stained glass is beautiful but makes me want to cry Roof makes us safe but covers the sun Aisles are wide and pretty but there I cannot run Tell me how this world is like a cathedral is like a cathedral like a cathedral Tell me how this world is like a cathedral And it will show you how to pray Holy water runs so clear down the waterfall Seedling grows to a tree standing straight and tall Stars at night shine beautiful like some kind of art And a warm breeze from the South you know it fills my heart Tell me how this world is like a cathedral is like a cathedral like a cathedral Tell me how this world is like a cathedral And it will show you how to pray and you may have found your way and you will have found your way
6.	What You Gonna Do 03:24	lyrics	buy track
Are you gonna feel sun on your skin see trees in the wind What you gonna do my friend What you gonna do? Are you gonna give yourself some time or beat your fists and cry What you gonna do my friend What you gonna do? The life you’re leading is hard for you The scenes you see are sad – it’s true What you gonna do my friend What you gonna do What you gonna do my friend What you gonna do? Are you gonna take someone’s hand try to make a stand What you gonna do my friend What you gonna do? Are you gonna find a cause break all of Nature’s Laws What you gonna do my friend What you gonna do? The life you’re leading is hard for you The scenes you see are sad – it’s true What you gonna do my friend What you gonna do What you gonna do my friend What you gonna do? Are you gonna find words to say get on your knees and pray Are you gonna look up to the sky spread your wings and fly Find a way to laugh not cut your whole life in half What you gonna do my friend What you gonna do? The life you’re leading is hard for you The scenes you see are sad – it’s true What you gonna do my friend What you gonna do What you gonna do my friend What you gonna do? What you gonna do my friend What you gonna do What you gonna do my friend What you gonna do?
7.	The Town Where I Live 04:24	lyrics	buy track
In the town where I live houses all looked the same She opened a shop full of rainbows when she arrived on the noontime train Houses they all looked the same ‘til we discovered all her colors When she arrived on the noontime train and my neighbor choose a green In the town in the town in the town where I live In the town where I live streets were gray all the time She hung a sign that said “rainbows” people wondered what she meant Streets were gray all the time in the night I dreamt of blue skies People wondered what she meant when she wore a coat of purple In the town in the town in the town where I live In the night I dreamt of blue skies she hung a sign that said “rainbows” And she wore a coat of purple in the town where I live In the town in the town in the town where I live In the town in the town in the town of rainbows
8.	'44 Ford 03:42	lyrics	buy track
There’s a ’44 Ford on the floor of my basement might be in parts but I don’t have a payment Gotta walk everywhere I don’t have a car least I’m not lost ‘cause I can’t go very far It’s a hard life to handle but I’ll live it as I can Every single day here is a gift that I have Better than the option six feet below the land Got a place to rest a shack by the river It’s nice down here but I’m not a good swimmer Might be a bit drafty there’s holes in the roof can tell if it’s raining if I’m looking for proof It’s a hard life to handle but I’ll live it as I can Every single day here is a gift that I have Better than the option six feet below the land If I need a vacation just walk down the road a great place there based on stories I’ve told There’s a strong hammock a hot campfire Think I can live there if things got dire It’s a hard life to handle but I’ll live it as I can Every single day here is a gift that I have Better than the option six feet below the land
9.	Just Don't 03:55	lyrics	buy track
Don’t touch his stuff don’t ring his bell don’t look him in the eye Don’t cross his path or grace his door someone here might die Don’t know what you’ll find in that place he calls his mind Don’t know what lingers there take a look if you dare Don’t say his name don’t speak out loud don’t let him hear a word Don’t call his phone or listen close be the last you’ve heard Don’t take a seat don’t drink his brew don’t wonder what you believe Don’t breathe his air or brush his arm ‘cause you’ll never leave Don’t know what you’ll find in that place he calls his mind Don’t know what lingers there take a look if you dare Don’t move an inch or leave a trace don’t leave him any clues Don’t hesitate don’t take a ride ‘cause you’ll pay the dues…. Don’t know what you’ll find in that place he calls his mind Don’t know what lingers there take a look if you dare Sometimes the world gets thin which side you living in it’s times like these guys like him move through with ease
10.	He's A Winner 03:27	lyrics	buy track
He was born to succeed born to win it’s in his tree it’s in his DNA He did it all on his own with a loan from his dad of just a million bucks He’s a leader he’s a winner it’s all under control He’ll make us great again if we pay the toll pay the toll Keeps his models up to date on his quest for the perfect mate He’s always working a deal wonder who he’s working on tonight He’s a leader he’s a winner it’s all under control He’ll make us great again if we pay the toll pay the toll He had the drive from the start It’s in his blood it beats his heart Thinks he should be President So he can make us all win again He’s a leader he’s a winner it’s all under control He’ll make us great again if we pay the toll He’s a leader he’s a winner it’s all under control He’ll make us great again if we pay the toll pay the toll
11.	Stones In The River 04:24	lyrics	buy track
Thoughts are clouds drifting thru the sky Fill your head no end in sight Worry day and night what does it do? What you think about rarely comes true All this thinking is like throwing stones in a river Stones in the river don’t mean a thing Thoughts aren’t words spoken can tell the truth Make life hard a road that’s not smooth Easy to focus bad thoughts in your mind You look close what do you find? All this thinking is like throwing stones in a river stones in the river All this thinking is like throwing stones in a river Stones in the river don’t mean a thing We all have times meant for the past Play them over just make them last Free your mind float down a stream You’ll find happiness isn’t a dream All this thinking is like throwing stones in a river Stones in the river don’t mean a thing All this thinking is like throwing stones in a river Stones in the river don’t mean a thing All this thinking all this thinking

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here now - is a snapshot in time. Of the songs I'm writing now, of what's on my mind now, of where I am...and where we all are, at this very moment.

Review of "Here Now":
The title, and to a greater degree the words on "A Bullet Ain't Got a Name" — the opening track on Sharon Coates's beautiful new CD, "here now" — caught me unaware right out of the gate. It's been rolling around in my head for the past two days; a good lyric will do that. The song laments the futility in searching for ways to treat each other better. It's as if admitting defeat and accepting that futility is a step in the right direction.
The music on this artist's second album shares the stage with the words; another step in the right direction. Songs like "Got It All" shows a band that respects Coates's material and doesn't steamroll through it — although there is a sharp, dynamic incline the musicians, including trumpeter Dave Chisholm, capably mount in high gear toward the end of the tune. And there are sing along spots, like the tunes "Cathedral" and "What You Gonna Do?"
Coates sings simply and sweetly with no stunts and no drama; the entirety of "here now" earns its respect through everything she does and everything she avoids. "Here now" plays out as an extension of her debut, "Strange World," with the same insight and musical intrigue. It will make you sit up and listen - Frank DeBlase, City Newspaper, Rochester, NY July 5, 2017

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released April 15, 2017

all songs by Sharon Coates
produced by Dave Drago & Sharon Coates

Sharon Coates - acoustic guitar - lead vocals - background vocals
Dave Drago - bass - electric guitar - background vocals - Mellotron
Alex Northrup - piano - Hammond organ - Hohner Pianet-t - electric guitar - accordion - banjo
Jacob Walsh - drums
Dave Chisholm - trumpet

Recorded at 1809 Studios
Engineered, mixed & mastered by Dave Drago at 1809 Studios

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Sharon Coates Rochester, New York

Sharon Coates' music explores the depth of the world around her. Her voice has a undeniable innocence that contrasts with the deep, complex, sometimes painful emotions of her experiences.
Her writing reflects the complexity of life, from the rich & painful to the funky, fun & upbeat quirkiness of life. Sharon is curious and vulnerable and yet what shines through is her strength and conviction. ... more

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