Innocent Man

by James Carr Band

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I was a liar, I was a cheat
I told stories way beyond belief
Drank cheap liquor till I was outta my head
But never have I shot one man dead
I’ve had money and I’ve had none
Never knew my mother and I never met my son
I’d say I’m sorry for all the things I've done
But I’ll be damned if I take the wrap for the killing gun

C) Oh what am I gonna do,
I’ve never been the kind of man that sees a damn thing through
Now I’m as guilty as a wayward boy can be
But not for the murder that their trying to pin on me

Now I have fallen and I’ve been blind
I’ve made mistakes and wasted all my time
I‘ve been lost and on the edge of salvation
But I’ve never pulled the trigger in desperation
I robbed and stole, I cursed and fought
Laid with the sheriffs daughter and never once got caught
They call me a sinner the one that’s born to lose
But killing isn't on my list of things to do

C) Oh what am I gonna do
I’ve never been the kind of man that sees a damn thing through
Now I’m as guilty as a wayward boy can be
But not for the murder that their trying to pin on me

Now I’d do my time, I’d pay my dues (Save my Soul)
Because the life I live is a short burning fuse (Save my Soul)
Getting fingered in the line up coffin nailed my plans (Save my Soul)
And for once I know how it feels to be an innocent man
No Goodbye Mary, no kissing sweet Jane
I spent my whole life just trying to numb the pin
And on that last walk when they send me to the unknown
I’ll go out like I came in cold and all alone

C) Oh what am I gonna do
I asked the lord for help and he told me I’m screwed
Now I’m as guilty as a wayward boy can be
But not for the murder that their trying to pin on me

credits

released April 15, 2023
James Carr: Vocals, acoustic guitar
Chris Paulsen: Bass, background vocals
Dean Kattari: Lead guitar, background vocals
Antonio Cabrera: Keyboards, background vocals
Craig Hoffman: Drums

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James Carr Band Seattle, Washington

The legacy of colourful and relatable American roots music lives on in the form of Seattle’s JAMES CARR BAND. The cornerstones of this group’s sonic bliss are their locked-in groove, their heart-touching emotive soul, and their funk-infused rhythm. This is a country rock experience reimagined for the current climate. ... more

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