Bible Belt

from FAKE SONGS (2019) by Greg Klyma

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When I was raised, they had a bible in one hand and a leather belt in the other. "Spare the rod, spoil the child." You obeyed your father and mother, 'cause this world don't owe you nothing, child. There ain't no guarantees. Give it all you've got, 'cause it'll take whatever it pleases.

Every Sunday morning, I was told what to fear. I never could understand. When I turned 18, man, I disappeared like a fist when you open your hand. And this world don't owe me nothin', boys. There ain't no guarantees. I'll give it all I've got and it'll take whatever it pleases.

Nothing's fair in love and war.
Nothing's fair at all.
The minute you're born, you're already dying.
The same fate waits for us all

There are them who have good luck all their lives. Other people don't. Some think their money will get them to heaven. Other folks know that it won't, 'cause this world don't owe you nothin' at all. There ain't no guarantees. So give it all you've got. It'll take whatever it pleases.

Ya give it all you've got. And it'll take whatever it pleases.

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from FAKE SONGS (2019), released February 1, 2019

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Greg Klyma Arlington, Massachusetts

American songwriter, Greg Klyma is a purveyor of old school country and rock music. Influences include Tom Petty, Steve Earle, Bon Scott-era AC/DC, and Willie Nelson. If lyrics and melody take center stage in your musical world, welcome home!

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