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1.	Down The Road	Play	Down The Road It seems to happen more and more these days Friends move on, and then they move away Though I know it's just a part of life The words "goodbye" just never come out right As they move so many miles away These simple words are all I need to say I'll see you down the road When we'll laugh and smile and talk of days of old It's hard to say goodbye, but in my heart I know That I'll see you down the road And now we've come together in this place To mourn a loss and sing "Amazing Grace" God has called another to His side And the words "goodbye" just will not come out right Now you've gone so far, far away But these same words are all I need to say I'll see you down the road When we'll laugh and smile and talk of days of old It's hard to say goodbye, but in my heart I know That I'll see you down the road Yes, it hurts to say goodbye, but through the Lord I know That I'll see you down the road Yes, I'll see you down the road Lyrics	Down The Road Notes My uncle Einar "Rick" Johnson had a massive heart attack and passed away very unexpectedly on May 28, 1999. It struck me quite hard, and the words to "Down the Road" just started coming to me. I wrote it in about 1 1/2 days, and sang it "unannounced" at the funeral. Of all of my songs, this is one that seems to garner most of the attention, and is a personal "favorite" of many people. I guess this is because the words are so true, and are so universally relevant to us all. We all will continue to deal with death throughout our lives, and I feel that this song is a very healthy and positive way to cope with the pain of losing loved ones. I have played "Down The Road" at many funerals, and it has also been used by a professional videographer in his pictorial/slideshow DVD's for family services and funerals. On a different note, the song was written in a much slower, relaxed 2/4 feel, which is how I still typically play it in live settings. It wasn't until Jim Ed and I started plotting songs out for the album that we decided to speed it up into more of a straight country 4/4 style (as we felt there were enough slower songs, and we needed another solid mid-tempo tune). I was instantly pleased with how it sounded after we modified it, which is how you hear it on the album. Info	Buy MP3
2.	What's the Chance of That?	Play	What's the Chance of That? Well, I woke up this morning from a perfect dream Thoughts of you inside my head, though you're a distant memory And it seemed so real, yeah, it felt so sweet I thought it was September, when you were still with me So, I closed my eyes again And tried my hardest to pretend, but then, (I thought) What's the chance of that happening to me? It's an unrealistically low probability So, now I'll wake up It's just a dream, it wasn't real, yeah, that's what it seems And I felt so strange for the rest of the day Stumblin' round like a clown, in a constant cloudy haze Searchin' for some solace, in my mind of make-believe Then suddenly recalling the grim reality So, I'd close my eyes again And try my hardest to pretend, but once again, (I thought) What's the chance of that happening to me? It's an unrealistically low probability So, now I'll wake up It's just a dream, it wasn't real, oh, that's what it seems In my head, you're already gone And have been for oh, so long But in my heart, the memory lives on And I can't quit dreaming about you But I've got to stop dreaming about you But what's the chance, what's the chance, what's the chance of that? It's just a dream It wasn't real It wasn't you Lyrics	What's the Chance of That? Notes This song originally got its concept from a very good buddy of mine, Bryan Guthmiller (he would want me to tell you that he's from the Jamestown Guthmillers, and not the Pettibone clan--they're a rough bunch, apparently). Bryan can oftentimes be heard making comments like "What are the chances 'this' or 'that' will happen?" Most of the time, I'd say there is typically about a 95% chance that whatever he is predicting won't happen, WILL happen! Once I got the title, the song took off in a completely different direction--as you can tell from the lyrics. It's a story about a guy that woke up from a dream about his "Ex," and realizes that he's just not that lucky to actually have gotten her back (whether that would be lucky or not, I'll leave up to your own interpretation). You get the idea throughout the song that these are recurrent dreams, and he just wishes that he would stop having them and move on with his life. Moral of the story: Women can still control your life even after they're long gone! Info	Buy MP3
3.	Home	Play	Home As I sit here listenin' to the wind whistlin' And the crickets--they compose their symphony I can't quite remember why I ever Doubted this is where I'm supposed to be I set my mind to go, because I felt so trapped But, now I know, it's where the heart is And not where you hang your hat Home is not just a house that you go to every night And it's not just a town where you hoped the price was right The grass looked so green, but then summer turned to fall So, I came back when I learned home is found inside of us all I knew it would be hard, so I hardened my heart And set out on my own to find my way But, all the unfamiliar places and unfriendly faces Had me doubting I could make it one more day So, I set my mind to go, because I felt so trapped For I had learned it's where the heart is And not where you hang your hat Home is not just a house that you go to every night And it's not just a town where you hoped the price was right The grass looked so green, but then summer turned to fall So, I came back when I learned home is found inside of us all Inside of us all Inside of us all Lyrics	Home Notes "Home" is probably my personal favorite out of all the songs that I've written! My mom gave me the idea about writing a song about "being back home," but I think she had something more upbeat and snappy in mind. I remember going out to Springbrook Dam, which is about 10 miles from Williston, with my guitar, pad and pen, and little digital recorder. I was kind of working on something else, and honestly wasn't even thinking about the concept of "Home." As is typical for North Dakota in the spring, the wind was blowing about 30 mph. What seemed stranger, however, was that it was the middle of the day, and the chirping of crickets was almost deafening! I actually recorded the sound, and still have it to this day. I didn't get too far with coming up with a song while at the dam, what with the high winds and annoying crickets.....but on the drive back to town, things started falling into place in my head: "As I sit here listenin' to the wind whistlin'.....and the crickets, they compose their symphony.....I can't quite remember why I ever doubted this was where I'm supposed to be." The song was completely written before the end of the day. "Home" is essentially about how life can take you to different places and locales, but "Home" is a personal and static concept that lies within each of us--as the song says, it's not just a house, and it's not just a town...but, rather, home is inside of us all. Info	Buy MP3
4.	Tricycles and Tonka Trucks	Play	Tricycles and Tonka Trucks I remember when I was a young boy When the things that meant most in my life Were simple and pure, honest and secure No worries, problems, troubles, or strife Playin' ball with the boys at the schoolyard Invariably would lead to a fight Then, Mike would hate Ben, but soon we'd all be friends again And the games would go on 'til the dark of night Oh, Lord, I wonder where the time has gone Memories can take me back, but they cannot right the wrongs Life's much harder now, sometimes I feel so out of touch How I long for days of old, with tricycles and Tonka Trucks Truth and honesty, these days, are merely gestures People talk not from their hearts, just from their mouths When they say their lies to me, I'd like to hand them a tiny Yellow back-hoe, and let them figure it out Oh, Lord, I wonder where the time has gone Memories can take me back, but they cannot right the wrongs Life's much harder now, sometimes I feel so out of touch How I long for days of old, with tricycles and Tonka Trucks Oh, Lord, I wonder where the time has gone Memories can take me back, but they cannot right the wrongs Life's much harder now, sometimes I feel so out of touch How I long for days of old, with tricycles and Tonka Trucks Yeah, life's much harder now, am I ever out of touch How I long for days of old, with tricycles and Tonka Trucks Lyrics	Tricycles and Tonka Trucks Notes I wrote "Tricycles and Tonka Trucks" in 1996, shortly after graduating with my Master of Physical Therapy degree from the University of North Dakota and entering the work force. As anyone who has gone through the transition from college to the "real world" will attest, there are a lot of changes and increased responsibilities that hit you all at once. You also start to realize more and more about how the world works, and that things (and people) are not always what they seem--and are typically much more complicated. This song takes you back and is a reminder of the "simpler times" of childhood, when the biggest worry you might have had was getting home on time for supper. A personal favorite line of mine is in the third verse: "When they say their lies to me, I'd like to hand them a tiny yellow backhoe and let them figure it out." If this line doesn't make sense to you, I feel sorry for you, as you obviously had a deprived childhood! Info	Buy MP3
5.	Lord, I Hope This Day is Good	Play	Lord, I Hope This Day is Good Lord, I hope this day is good I'm feeling empty and misunderstood I should be thankful, Lord, I know I should But, Lord, I hope this day is good Lord, have you forgotten me? I've been praying to you faithfully I'm not saying I'm a righteous man But, Lord, I hope you understand I don't need fortune, and I don't need fame Send down the thunder, Lord, send down the rain But when you're plannin' just how it will be Plan a good day for me Lord, I hope this day is good I'm feeling empty and misunderstood I should be thankful, Lord, I know I should But, Lord, I hope this day is good You've been the King since the dawn of time All that I'm askin' is a little less crime It might be hard for the devil to do But it would be easy for you Lord, I hope this day is good I'm feeling empty and misunderstood I should be thankful, Lord, I know I should But, Lord, I hope this day is good Lyrics	Lord, I Hope This Day is Good Credits Author: Dave Hanner Info	Buy MP3
6.	I'll Go On (Sarah's Song)	Play	I'll Go On (Sarah's Song) A young boy is kneeling and playing With Sarah, his friend 'cross the street Two innocent kids in a sandbox And two hearts completely carefree They meet every day at the playground They run, and they play hide-and-seek Then, one day, she found him so quickly And he placed a quick kiss on her cheek No words were spoken, both faces turned red And a voice from his heart, put the words in his head The angels in heaven are smiling It's as if they already knew What you mean to me, it's so easy to see That I'll go on loving you A young man is kneeling and saying Sarah, I love only you And please say you'll be mine forever Because for me, there is no one but you The angels in heaven are smiling It's as if they already knew What you mean to me, it's so easy to see That I'll go on loving you An old man is kneeling and praying His old heart is breaking in two So beautifully peaceful, she's laying And through his tears, these words somehow get through The angels in heaven are smiling It's as if they already knew What you mean to me, it's so easy to see That I'll go on loving you Though God's called you home, since a boy, I have known That I'll go on loving you Yes, I'll go on loving you Lyrics	I'll Go On (Sarah's Song) Notes As you can tell from most of the songs on the album, I like to tell stories and "paint pictures" through layers of words. I love the story that "I'll Go On" tells, which is about love that endures a lifetime--and even beyond. This is my dad's favorite song, I believe. Even though this little boy didn't know exactly what he was feeling for Sarah, he knew that it was something very special, which we find out as the song continues to unfold. When I wrote the song, I put a lot of thought into the wording at the beginning of each verse, and it turned out pretty neat. As you will notice, the first verse starts out with "A young boy is kneeling and playing..." Third verse: "A young man is kneeling and saying..." Fourth verse: "An old man is kneeling and praying..." In each of those passages, it indicates the chronological passing of time within the story (as the boy/man ages), and paints a vivid picture of him "kneeling" down in each of those situations. To tie it all together, the verbs all rhyme with each other (even though it wasn't required)--playing, saying, praying. Ah yes, I love this songwriting gig! No animals (or girls named Sarah) were harmed in any way during the writing of this song--and I've had to reassure my wife that I've never dated a Sarah!!! That name just worked well for the song, that's all! Info	Buy MP3
7.	Two Kids	Play	Two Kids Two kids from different worlds A tough boy and a daddy's girl Both wantin' the same thing Not lettin' life get in their way One grew up way too soon And one born with a silver spoon But that don't matter, 'cause true love is blind They're heart to heart, and two of a kind Though their folks don't see it that way There they stand, hand-in-hand today Through sun or rain, through darkness or light They'll stand together and they'll face every fight And no matter what other people say These two kids are coming one today Most give them six months, or less And say they'll never pass this test Too young and too immature Their foolish love will never endure But, the kids don't see it that way And there they stand, hand-in-hand to say Through sun or rain, through darkness or light We'll stand together, and we'll face every fight And no matter what other people say These two kids are coming one today As their car speeds away Off into the night, you can hear them say Through sun or rain, through darkness or light We'll stand together, and we'll face every fight And no matter what other people say These two kids are coming one today These two kids are coming one today Lyrics	Two Kids Notes I remember coming up with the main guitar riff for this song in my parents' living room. This is typically how I write--where I come up with the instrumental construct of the song long before I'm thinking of lyrics. As I continued rocking back and forth from C to G, the melody started creeping into my mind, as well as the idea for the song being about a budding relationship between two completely mismatched kids. It's the age-old "forbidden love" scenario, where their parents are completely against it, and everyone else gives it "six months or less." The "two kids" are undaunted by all of this, however. The last bridge/chorus in the song sums up their resolve and commitment to each other: "As their car speeds away off into the night, you can hear them say 'Through sun or rain, through darkness or light, we'll stand together and we'll face every fight; and no matter what other people say, these two kids are coming one today.'" Info	Buy MP3
8.	Somewhere Down The Line	Play	Somewhere Down The Line Somewhere down the line I see a better day for me But is it real, or make-believe? If this life I see comes true, I'll owe it all to You As You bless me And I know it's gonna take some time And I know each day I'm on your mind Amen Somewhere down the line I see a new reality When my smile will set me free And through my eyes I will see the path You've set for me And how You've blessed me But I know it's gonna take some time But You know each day it's on my mind Amen Somewhere down the line I see a chance to be All You want out of me When I get there, I'll look back on the trials I've had to pass And I'll fall to my knees Because I knew that it would take some time And I'm thankful for this life of mine Amen Lyrics	Somewhere Down The Line Notes As you can probably tell from several of the songs on the album, my faith is very important to me. I have worked part-time as a Christian contemporary music/worship coordinator for about 7 years, and literally hundreds of people have asked me if "Down the Road" is going to be a Christian album. Never being one to be short of words, that typically brings on a good 5-10 minute conversation. In a nutshell, I take them through the following logic: I am a Christian.....I wrote the material, which therefore includes my personal beliefs, values, morals, and ethics.....therefore, regardless of whether the songs are "in your face" about God and religion or not, they are, in fact, Christian songs. With that being said, "Somewhere Down the Line" is the one song on the album where there really aren't any gray areas regarding what it's about. I purposely kept it simple, without any harmony or backing vocals, as the song is just so pure and honest. I wrote this song at a time of heightened personal angst, as you might well have guessed by the content. Things just were not going well for me, and the harder I tried, the more it seemed like things kept getting worse. Once again, it's a universal feeling we all can relate to, as I doubt that anybody is exempt from those types of feelings from time to time. Through my faith, I realized that "this too shall pass," and that God would see me through to better times--which He certanly did, and always does.....Amen. Info	Buy MP3
9.	You With Me	Play	You With Me If I was blind, would you help me to see? And, if I lost my way, would you safely lead me? And, if I was broken and just couldn't walk Would you carry me away from here? If you could fly, would you carry me up To a place far away in the sky up above? And if I was broken and just couldn't move Would you carry me away from here? I want to go, but I won't go alone And I need to grow before I am full-grown Darlin' I hope you see That I need you with me Now, life's moving faster, and sometimes I feel Like I'm losing control, I'm asleep at the wheel A boy in man's clothing with dreams far and wide But, without you, they'll all stay inside I want to go, but I won't go alone And I need to grow before I am full-grown Darlin' I hope you see That I need you with me It's hard to sit back when I yearn to move on If I don't take the chance, soon the chance could be gone Darlin' I hope you see That I need you with me Lyrics	You With Me Notes I wrote "You With Me," which was originally titled "I Need You With Me," in 2003. I really like how this song came together, and is probably one of my favorite "harmony" songs on the album. It also wins the award for the longest breath required to sing a passage (the very last line of the song, with the extended hold). I sang both the lead melody and the tenor harmony in the song (Dean sang the other harmony), and I never realized before how much more difficult it is to hold a sustained note in falsetto versus your normal voice! I like how smoothly this song flows along in 6/8 time, and a lot of attention was paid to dynamics. In essence, the song is about having a dream, and realizing that you don't want to chase that dream without the one you love by your side.....and also realizing that the dream may have a limited amount of time in which it can be achieved: "It's hard to sit back when I yearn to move on; if I don't take the chance, soon the chance could be gone." Here's to all of the dream chasers out there--which I hope is everybody, as we all need one! Info	Buy MP3
10.	God and Everybody	Play	God and Everybody Well, here I go again, it's another sleepless night Contemplating, postulating, questions in my life It seems these days that I'm the only one who doesn't know Exactly where I'm supposed to be, and where I'm supposed to go Well, a short path lies behind me, but a long road is ahead And, I wish I had some answers, as these questions in my head Turn to words spoken in darkness, but who will hear a word I've said? And these shadows on the wall offer no advice at all (and now it's) Two o'clock in the morning and sleep's nowhere in sight I lie awake asking questions about my life Like, "How do I fit in," and "Where should I go"? It seems like only God and everybody knows Well, you know I'm not complaining, I'd just like a little clue A little hint, some proper guidance, an idea of what to do It seems this town's a brick wall, maybe I should just crash through All these voices in my head, I wish that I could sleep instead (but it's) Three o'clock in the morning, and sleep's nowhere in sight I lie awake asking questions about my life Like, "How do I fit in," and "Where should I go"? It seems like only God and everybody knows Everybody seems to have the best advice for me It's time's like this I wish they'd just all let me be (and now it's) Four o'clock in the morning, and sleep's nowhere in sight I like awake asking questions about my life Like, "How do I fit in," and "Where should I go"? It seems like only God and everybody knows Like, "How do I fit in," and "Where should I go"? It seems like only God and everybody knows Lyrics	God and Everybody Notes Take a deep breath and come along for the ride on this song! There are a ton of lyrics to "God and Everybody," and they come at you pretty fast.....especially if you are playing it live and the tempo gets away from you! This song was played a lot in competitions (along with "Home" and "Tricycles and Tonka Trucks") by Eldon and Jim Ed. One such competition was the Colgate Country Showdown, in which we were in the final 36 contestants out of 50,000 across the United States.....and were within an eyelash of being in the top 6 in the nation, competing for $100,000 and a recording contract with Lyric Street Records. Therefore, we feel that "God and Everybody" stands up against other songs quite well. This is one of the two "hardcore" bluegrass songs on the album, along with "Tricycles." As you can tell from the rest of the album, True North's sound is not defined by these more traditional bluegrass songs, but it is definitely an important part of the whole. I oftentimes preface this song, when I'm playing live, by saying that despite the title, it is not necessarily a religious song. It's just a young person at a crossroads in life, trying to figure out the next move. And as you all know, there are typically more than enough people willing to offer their two cents regarding the matter! Combine that concept with the phrase "God only knows," and you come up with: "It seems like only God and everybody knows." One of my favorite parts of this song is the progression in the choruses from 2 o'clock in the morning, to 3 o'clock, and then 4 o'clock. Who hasn't spent sleepless nights like that, where your mind is continually mulling over all your problems, and all you really want to do is get some sleep!? Info	Buy MP3
11.	When I Was a Young Man	Play	When I Was a Young Man When I was a young man, I dreamed of the open range So I became a cowboy, with my hat, my boots, and reins They had me riding the fence-line Three times a week, maybe more, oh whatever for That ol’ fence kept on breaking, so now I don’t fix that fence no more When I was a young man, I dreamed of the bluest waves So I became a sailor, sailing on the open seas They had me fixing leaks in A 4-inch thick metal floor, oh whatever for That ol’ floor kept on leaking, so now I don’t fix them leaks no more Not on the ocean floor When I was a young man, I saw me the sweetest thing She wanted to be my wife, so I bought her a diamond ring She ran off on me once, twice, Three times, or maybe four, or maybe more I put her on that boat and now she don’t run around on me no more Not on the ocean floor Lyrics	When I Was a Young Man Notes This is the only song on the album, other than the re-make of "Lord, I Hope This Day is Good," that was not written by Eldon. Dean Vestal wrote this one, and it is a song that people frequently ask him to play, as it is just so darn catchy. Dean has a great voice, so there was never any question that he would be the one to sing it on the album, once it was decided that it would be included. The rhythm is very simple, but quite driving, at the same time. The irony of the song is pretty hilarious, as well, and I've always loved the imagery of how the third verse ties in with the second. Though a little morbid and macabre, you've got to admit, it's pretty clever and funny! "I put her on that boat, and now, she don't run around on me no more...not on the ocean floor." Yeah, baby! Info
12.	Let It Go	Play	Let It Go don't know what I do this for But, I don't think that I am gonna do it anymore It just takes time, and time moves slow So, for now I think that I am gonna let it go I don't know what I expect out of me For I'm just one man, and that's all I'll ever be I try so hard to run the show But for now I think that I am gonna let it go I see it all so clearly now, like writing in the sky The only way to set me free is to let it fly I guess it's time to say goodbye To what's binding me, and these feelings inside There's just so much beyond control So, now I know that I am gonna let it go Yes, now I know that I...am gonna let it go Lyrics	Let It Go Notes I wrote "Let it Go" in 1999. It has always been one of my favorite tunes, and is quite introspective, if you ask me. It's about realizing there are so many things outside of our control, and in most cases it is just better to relinquish our sense of "control" and truly just let go. I will let each person draw his/her own conclusion regarding more philosophical or biblical interpretations of the song.....i.e. what exactly are we "letting go" of, and to whom? I've always been a big fan of writing songs that make the listener stop and think, and I feel that this song is definitely an example of that. Info	Buy MP3
13.	You'll See	Play	You'll See I've got a feeling that I've met you But I don't know where And I hope it don't upset you if I sit and stare If I sit and stare I'm sorry to be forward It's usually not my style But you're the finest lookin' thing that I've seen in a while By a country mile There it is, and brand new feeling I've never felt before There I go, right through the ceiling The rules are out the door, I don't need 'em anymore (So) what if I said I'm the guy you've waited for your entire life Would you laugh, or would you tend to agree? And, oh, we know life rarely goes according to plan, so just let go And take a chance on me I'll be everything you need--you'll see Well, there you go, I said it, and now it's up to you And my heart is just poundin' wondering what you're gonna do You're lookin' mighty peaked, yeah, your face is awful red But you're starting to recover from the things that I just said And there it is, a brand new expression I've never seen before You're giving me the distinct impression That I picked the perfect day to walk up to you and say What if I said I'm the guy you've waited for your entire life Would you laugh, or would you tend to agree? Oh, we know, life rarely goes according to plan, so just let go And take a chance on me I'll be everything you need--you'll see Here we are, it's two years later, about to pledge our vows The congregation all cheers together As I turn to you and say, the same words I said that day What if I said I'm the guy you've waited for your entire life Would you laugh, or would you tend to agree? Oh, we know, life rarely goes according to plan, so just let go And take a chance on me I'll be everything you need You mean everything to me--you'll see Lyrics	You'll See Notes This is one of those songs where I came up with a "hook" that we all loved, and then it pretty much just sat on the shelf for over a year! There was another song I had written with the title "You'll See," and I basically decided to just steal the title and abandon the previous song--as I was never all that happy with it, to begin with. I didn't finish writing it until the final week before we were heading into the studio for the first time, so it was definitely under the gun. Lots of people say that they work better under pressure, but I am one person for whom that has always been very true. Just ask my roommates from physical therapy school about my procrastinating study habits! It used to really bother them when they'd be studying several days before the test, while I was busy playing guitar and watching TV (I typically fired up the studying the night before the test--and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 4.0 GPA, thank you very much). That being said, I was very pleased with how "You'll See" turned out. I feel it tells another neat story about the good ol' "love" topic, and how sometimes you've just got to take a chance and throw your cards out on the table! An interesting sidebar about this song is that we needed one more part recorded by Dean, after he was back in Houston. Enter the awesome world of digital recording, as we just had the song emailed to him from the studio, to allow him to record a mandolin part on his home studio, and then email it back to the studio to be inserted back into the song. For most of you, betcha didn't know we could do that, did you?! Info	Buy MP3
14.	Your Used To Be	Play	Your Used To Be Well, it's sure good to see you Yeah, it's been a while, I know I'm living in the city now Just a few blocks down the road I see something's different Yeah, that's a beautiful band But, it's shocking how much it looks Like the one I placed on your hand I'm sorry, but I've really got to go 'Cause if I stand here much longer, you're gonna know Sometimes at night, when I lie awake I can still feel your touch, and I can still see your face And I fight with the past, and my memories And I deal with the fact that I'm your used to be As for me, I'm still single There's no new "Mrs. Right" But I guess it's hard to meet someone When you stay at home every night Like I said before, I've really got to run This is all just so painful, because I haven't moved on Sometimes at night, when I lie awake I can still feel your touch, and I can still see your face And I fight with the past, and my memories And I deal with the fact that I'm your used to be Just as I am turning 'round to leave You grab me by the hand, and you whisper this to me Sometimes at night, when I lie awake I can still feel your touch, I can still see your face And though I'm moving on, you're still part of me... Sometimes at night, when I lie awake I can still feel your touch, and I can still see your face And I fight with the past, and my memories And I deal with the fact Oh, we can't take it back I'm your used to be Well, I wondered if I'd ever see you again And now that I have, I'm remembering when We were so much in love, so true and so strong But it all slipped away, where did we go wrong? I've been crying inside, now I'm crying out loud But nobody hears, I'm alone in this crowd I loved what we had, and I loved you with me But, it all was sent back, I'm just your used to be Your used to be Lyrics	Your Used To Be Notes I wrote "Your Used to Be" after we were well into the process of recording the album. Without fail, every time I would play it in a live show, at least one person would ask me if it was going to be on the upcoming CD. After this happened a few times, I decided that it needed to be on the album in one way, shape, or form. I quickly came up with the idea of recording an acoustic version of the song for "Down The Road," and tagging the album with it. If you're looking for sunshine and lollipops, they ain't included on this one--it's a bonafide heart-ripper-outer. One of my wife's friends always requests it now, and she refers to it as the "coulda, woulda, shoulda" song! I played this at a recent show, and one of my friends that was there just recently went through a divorce, and his ex-wife is with somebody else. I didn't think about it until about 1/2 way through the song.....and then it hit me like a ton of bricks--to the point where it was difficult to even finish the song. It's a very honest song about a guy that is struggling after he and his wife divorce, and then he sees her after "X" amount of time has passed.....and he sees her new wedding band. His reaction is to turn tail and run, while she feels the need to explain to him that she does still love him, but has, in fact, moved on with her life since the divorce. Wow--I need a hug--how about you?! Info	Buy MP3

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"Down The Road" is the debut album from Eldon Johnson and True North, released in May of 2006. It has been described as "Bluegrass, tinged with the blues, sprinkled with americana, infused by gospel, and nestled up comfortably next to country-folk with an occasional nod to high-lonesome. It is a 14-song collection of American family values set to music."

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