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Live in London, Simple Ingredients

by Mark Aaron James

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Simple Ingredients 03:06
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Stepmamma Blues 02:35
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Well I love my momma, ya know I do But now that she’s done gone I leave it up to you Get it on stepmamma, get it on stepmamma Get it on stepmamma, Keep your daddy in line Well he’s no good lonely, he’s still half bad But you’re the best stepmamma that he ever had CHORUS Come on, if you don’t take him, then no one will Ya gotta save that daddy cuz he loves you still CHORUS I know the road ahead is a hard one to travel You’ve had an uphill battle, but I think you have won. If you leave that man I know that he’s gonna unravel Well I know that my dad’ll, and not to mention his son Ya know his face looks funny, he’s crass and loud But with you on his arm he’s lookin’ class and proud CHORUS He’s gonna buy you diamonds, he’ll buy you gold Well he’s a rough cut daddy that you’re glad to hold CHORUS
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That's When I Love You 03:24
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Goths of Summer 03:35
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Sherry likes to call herself “ The Blood Taker,” Red spiked hair dark poetry maker Her mom still calls her Sher but that isn’t going to shake her She knows what she is all about But it’s comin’ on June and the days have gotten brighter It’s hard to get the doom from the music that exites her She’s fighting of the tan wants her skin a little whiter The powder won’t stay on through the sweat, Goths in the summer It’s a hard time to self express Goths in the summer as the sun lights your leather dress 2. doing your best to keep yourself depressed I know you’ve got to show the world you have the deepest pain But now the PVC is chafing where it meets the chains Goths of summer It’s a hard world Davey running out of things that he can pierce But when the sun gets hold of metal you got something fierce But hey ya gotta smirk and bare it if you’re in the scene You gotta suck it up and wear it there’s no in between It’s worth when you scare a kid by Camden locke And when you understand that Rezner’s more than just hard rock James likes the darkness, likes the black and buckles of all sorts But sometimes wishes he could slip into shorts I came from a town where we all wore Op Flowered shirts and sandles feel like home to me Now I spend a lot of time over in NYC But come the winter I ain’t giving up short sleeves…I get it
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The Idea of You 02:55
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D G A D I like the idea of you, the idea seems good D G A D Thought I’d never love again, now I think I could D G A D D7 I’ve seen heartbreak a hundred times, I know heartbreak is real D G A D Still I like the idea of you and I like how that feels It looks good on paper, it reads like a song But the most famous love stories are the ones that go wrong I thought I’d learned my lesson, when those stories rang true Is this one of those stories, the idea of you. G A D I know exactly what this feels like G A Bm Why is it different every time G A D I don’t know what my heart will heal like E A I’m not sure if the choice is mine Still I like the idea of you. You’ve given me hope I’m a man on a mission, given just enough rope Still when given a chance at it, how could I pass it by I still see the romance in it, If you have to ask why G A I like the idea of you Bm D I like the idea of you G A D I like the idea of you, so I’m willing to try.
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Good Idea 03:11
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||: Dm F Em A :|| I’ve got a good idea, let’s do something wrong together I’ve got a good idea, let’s go break some rules Em A I know 2 wrongs don’t make a right Dm G One done together, well that just might F A Dm F G A I’ve got a good idea, Let’s do something wrong ||: Dm F Em A :|| I’ve got a good idea, let’s go stir up some trouble I’ve got a good idea, let’s go mess things up Em A I’ve heard you might lead me astray Dm G Looks like we’re going the same way F A Dm F G A I’ve got a good idea, Let’s do something wrong Bb A Bb G Your influence is bad and it’s the best I’ve ever had F A Dm F G A I’ve got a good idea, let’s do something… ||: Dm F Em A :|| I’ve got a good idea, Show me all your worst, best tricks I’ve got a good idea, you know I’ll show you mine (we’re gonna have a real good time) ||: Em A I guess we’re gonna shock all our friends Dm G Again, again, again F A Dm F G A :|| I’ve got a good idea, Let’s do something wrong. Outro Dm F G A
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Model Marriage 02:38
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Push Yourself Out of the Nest 03:16
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G D C Am G D C Ok is hard to escape, the color will do the, the contour the shape Am It’s fine is that your line? C G D Am G D Is it enough. I call your bluff Am G Am C D You’ve got the stuff you’re up to the test G D C Am D Push Yourself Out Of The Nest by Mark Aaron James 9/30/07 G D Am C Push yourself out of the nest G D C Am G D C I see U keeping it on the safe side, Surely U know that U’re missing the ride Am The rise the fall, it’s all… C G D Am G D The path ahead The big “instead.” Am G Am C D Will you look back with any regrets G D C Am D Push yourself out of the nest G D Am C Push yourself out of the nest C G D Am G D And if you try, and you don’t fly Am G Am C D (G D C Am) 2X solo You’ll have a different take on the sky C G D Am G D It’s not required, if you’re inspired Am G Am C D Take off or not you’ll leave me impressed G D C Am D Push yourself out of the nest G D Am C D Push yourself out of the nest
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Punk on a Train 02:38
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E C D I’m going to have dark skin all of my life My father the Haitian took an Indian wife G D C Half way through college, Engineering degree Could dress like a student but that wouldn’t be me Em A Em A I’m Just A Punk On The Train C I’m trying hard to explain D C I’m just on my way to school It’s just a bag full of books D C A And I don’t know what to do with all your suspicious looks E C D I’m just a punk on the train E C D I buy army surplus ‘cuz I want to look tough I tried to work out but it was never enough G D C I’m just a geek, a sheep dressed up like a fox I never imagined I’d fall into this box CHORUS Am D Ok, I get it, I fit your profile You want to go through my bag again I’m trying to smile That guy that you’re after I hope he does time For all of the years I’ll have to pay for his crime CHORUS
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Aquaman's Lament 02:56
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Moth to a Flame 03:04
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Butch Dandy 02:34
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I think that you’re kinda wild, but is that Wilde with an “e” You’re man enough for the movies, but you would rather the the… …ate’er out for the image. Play it up for the crowd Get a couple drinks in ya and you’re coming out proud You’re a little bit rough & a little bit randy (You’re made of much finer stuff) You are a real Butch Dandy Lick it down to the center in the hard shell candy (You got the sugar and spice) You are a real Butch Dandy You work it out in the week so you can go to the ball Where all the teenagers tweak and they cum when you call Boy in another direction you’re the director’s boy Will you return his affection, are you coming off coy CHORUS: Bridge: With just a hint of a lisp, you keep the tailoring crisp It’s written up in the rags when you’re at home its a drag You can just blow it off, leave the talk on the shelf But are you being your image or are you being yourself You’ve got to smile for the photos, you might as well have some fun Just leave behind #2 and look out for #1 CHORUS

about

These songs were recorded during my 2 years living in London. I promised the crowd at the HALO venue I would play a new song every week. Thus, I pulled out several songs that had never been recorded and had fallen out of my repertoire. Some of them have become new favorites. Those and several new songs are on this CD.

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released January 1, 2010

Eric Rupert sits in on the bass for a few tracks and I use my loop pedal to add a couple of harmonies. Other than that it's just MAJ and a guitar.

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Mark Aaron James New York, New York

Raised in FL, schooled in TN, polished in NYC & just back from 3 years in London, Mark Aaron James is an acoustic powerhouse. Often playing solo with his guitar & innovative loop pedal, Mark holds the crowd in his hand whether playing critically acclaimed originals or one of 500 popular covers. His quirky, humorous take is firmly in place along with a striking voice and clever wordplay. ... more

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