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Nothing Fancy

from Old Loves by Shelley Posen

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© 2019 Shelley Posen WELL DONE MUSIC BMI

lyrics

There’s a bar in northern Michigan
Where we summered in my youth
Drank our beer and smoked our cigarettes
At the back in a wooden booth
Ordered burgers from the kitchen
Pickled sausage from a jar
Served up by Mrs. Whatshername
Who worked behind the bar.

A lit-up jukebox in the corner
Played old rock and country songs
Just a nickel bought a heartbreak
From Hank Williams or Dion
Days off, we’d meet our girlfriends
And maybe shoot some pool
While the old guys traded stories
Each a king on a tall bar stool.

I remember lots of happy times
A few sad ones, I’ll admit
I’d give anything to go back again
Find that old booth and just sit
Right down and order up
An ice cold glass of beer
See my friends and sing our song
“We’re here because we’re here.”

It was a roadhouse, tavern, bar, saloon
Neon, plastic, wood, and chrome—
The sign outside said, “Dew Drop Inn”
And it always felt like home
It wasn’t cool, it wasn’t pretty
Did its job without a fuss
“Come in, sit down, have a beer”—
Nothing fancy, just like us.

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from Old Loves, released November 14, 2022
piano: John Sheard bass: Dennis Pendrith guitar: Steve Briggs percussion: Al Cross pedal steel: Brian Ostrom fiddle: Michael Ball

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Shelley Posen Ottawa, Ontario

SHELLEY POSEN is a Canadian songwriter and performer of his own and traditional songs. He writes in many styles and on many subjects. His songs are widely recognized for their wit, craftsmanship, and the profound effect many seem to have on listeners.

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