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After The Society

by Andy Getch

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1.
The Leaving Bomb 02:10
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The Leaving Bomb [F] I [G] dropped the [A] leaving bomb (x2) [A] Won’t go to the assembly, [G] won’t quit my job [F] I [G] dropped the [A] leaving bomb [F] [F] Leave [G] behind [A] society friends (x2) [A] They say hello, [G] and I say goodbye again [F] Leave behind society friends [F] [B] Like Luke I’m joining the rebellion [Em] Leaving their truth in search of honesty [F#m] Leaving isolation of the society [C#] Too soon to tell where I’ll end It takes brass tacks to walk away now [F#m] Baptized, long time invested, out of high school [Em] I want to be like the Fonz I want to be cool [B] Only on me to depend [F] I [G] don’t know what’s [A] coming next (x2) [A] Just not gonna pretend [G] that it’s the end [F] I [G] don’t know what’s [A] coming next [F] [F] I [G] dropped the [A] leaving bomb (x2) [A] I don’t know what’s right anymore, [G] just know their truth is wrong [F] I [G] dropped the [A] leaving bomb [F] [G]
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Disassociated 02:06
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Refrain [D4] Disas [D2] soci [D4] ated (repeat 4 times) [C] Tuesday night Art History, Thursday night Ecology [B] Sunday morning I sleep in and go to the beach [Bb] While the hangover wears off [A] Shifting into focus Repeat Refrain [C] I’m not the kid I used to be Sitting in the second row in wide eyed belief [B] Of anything the brothers would preach College books replacing bible studies [Bb] Information gathering replacing reinforced brainwashes Searching replaces waiting [A] Adventure replaces evangelizing Communication replaces fear and hiding Repeat Refrain [C] I’ve been disassociated from the society, it’s official now [B] When I already had separated myself anyhow [Bb] Climbed up and out of the hole of guilt, fear and shame for daily sin [A] While a few crabs still try to pull me back in [C] I still stay at my parents house, but not for long [B] Safe subject conversations is the norm [Bb] Disassociated means family and friends in the truth no longer talk to me [A] Because I have joined the worldly people [D] Just like I wanted to be Repeat Refrain
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After The Society 02:18
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After The Society Open Adim EbACAAEb Chords: A - 1o1oo1; Dm - 2o2oo2; Adim - oooooo; Bdim - 222222; Cdim - 333333; Chorus 1 [A] After the society [Dm] I dropped the illusion, discarded the one-way glass shield [A] Traded dogma for temporary confusion [Dm] Running outside in the field [Adim] Brothers on the stage are the all-knowing sage [Bdim] Read from the Bible Watchtower and Awake [Cdim] Word for word turn the page [Bdim] Firmly believing our lives are at stake Repeat Chorus 1 [Adim] I see through the ruse its just another club trying to get more members paying dues [Bdim] So the fat cats in society can buy more land and build notoriety [Cdim] Making up their own interpretations and sets of rules [Bdim] Another exclusive isolationist view Chorus 2 [A] After the society [Dm] I searched for a new truth, blazing a brand new trail [A] Life is in finding solutions, do or do not [Dm] There is no fail
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The Prime Directive 01:36
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[G] [F#] [G] [F#] [G] I need a goal, [F#] I need a purpose [G] A single minded [F#] focus [G] To keep me from [F#] temptation [G] From quitting and [F#] going home [G] [F#] [G] [F#] [G] I need a channel, a [F#] conduit [G] A push to get me [F#] through it [G] When hard times drag me into [F#] darkness [G] And I can’t find [F#] my spark [E] The prime directive is my beacon A flashing radio tower light The prime directive is my beacon A flashing radio tower light The prime directive is my beacon A flashing radio tower light At the end of a long road On a lonely highway drive [F] The prime directive is my reason To keep me moving forward Progress through the worst mess Carry through this slide [G] I need a test, [F#] I need a benchmark [G] A milestone to see where [F#]I started [G] And show me [F#] where I’ll be [F] At the [E] end
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I Believe I Am Overwhelmed 03:02
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I believe I am overwhelmed [B] [E] [E] [E] [A] [E] [E] [E] I believe that I should be free to do as I please I believe there is so much more than what I perceive I believe that the creators of the universe are less invested in individual outcomes I believe in baseball, volleyball and exercise I believe I am [D] overwhelmed I believe that The Bible is an assemblage of myths I believe that The Bible is an assemblage of myths, fables, and history rewritten by organized churches I believe there is other intelligent life in the universe I believe that science can both save and destroy us I believe in taking better care of the environment I believe I am [D] overwhelmed I believe riding a bicycle is legitimate transportation I believe in Ford Motor Company and Mustangs I believe that climate change will occur I believe in walking I believe that I …I [D] am tired bridge I believe in roller skating I believe in frozen pizza I believe I can do it all myself, I don’t need any help I believe in ATM’s I believe in waiting for sex I believe in reusing I believe in used records I believe I am [D] overwhelmed I believe in school spirit I believe in Pittsburgh sports teams I believe in the Gators I believe in the Cypress Lake Panthers I believe I believe I am I believe I am [D] confused I believe in doing good things out of love and not out of fear I believe in the power of playing I believe in a songbird I believe in music I believe I am [D] overwhelmed
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Listening To My Inner Voice 02:18
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Listening To My Inner Voice [A] [D] vamp At first it was pleasant, a dream of everlasting life in paradise Brothers spinning perfection, everything wonderful and in line Then the tales got too tall, the fables too unbelievable I had to leave the hall, the society fabric was insensible The rules too rigid, stand aside and waiting for this system of things to end The price was high I had to leave behind most of my family and friends [Gdim] God damned independent by choice [F#m] After leaving the religion [E] Listening to my inner [A] voice At first it was fun, a frat party every night Brothers drinking and laughing, I felt Animal House delights Then the cruel tricks started, we pledges became slaves I had to leave the house, fraternity fabric was insensible The rules too rigid, grades go down the tubes so long as I did pledge duties I took off the blindfold, it was time to leave God damned independent by choice After leaving the fraternity Listening to my inner voice
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Still Figuring Out Why 03:04
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Still Figuring Out Why Tenor banjo open A AC#EA Verse 1 [D] George promised everlasting [A] life [D] Where all your dreams come [A] true [D] In a beautiful [A] paradise [D] Follow him is all you have to [A] do Chorus [A] Still figuring out why [Bm] they were mesmerized [C#m] but I’m not surprised [D] Feel like I want to cry [Cm] But my eyes are dry [Bm] No matter how I [A] try Verse 2 [D] Don’t question his [A] wisdom [D] Don’t threaten his [A] power [D] Stop and listen to the bene [A] diction [D] Stop and listen to it [A] now Repeat chorus Bridge [C] Living like out [B] siders [C] Dreaming of Arma [B] geddon [C] Followers of the de [B] ciders [C] Of why and [B] how they’re [A] living Verse 3 [D] Peter questioned his [A] wisdom [D] Ira threatened his [A] power [D] They stopped listening to the bene [A] diction [D] They stopped listening to it [A] now Repeat chorus
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I’m Still The Pretender 03:48
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I’m Still The Pretender 12 string guitar tuned down a step Verse [G] I used to drive a [G/F#] hot rod mustang to [G/E] cypress lake high school {C] Line up at the red light [C/B] punch it to the speed limit [Am] thinking I was cool [G] Quiet and scared [G/F#] running from dares [G/E] of the angry fools {C] Who had time to vent [C/B] and crime to bend [Am] all the rules Chorus [Amaj7] I’m still the pretender [A7] Taking a Quantum Leap inhabiting this skin [A] Making believe I can handle situations I find myself in [A4] Diggin deep enough for strength and peace from within [G] I used to crawl [G/F#] to the Kingdom Hall [G/E] and pray {C] I read the literature [C/B] New World translation of scripture [Am] about the last days [G] Now I go to work [G/F#] and study trying to find [G/E] a new way to say {C] What used to be [C/B] recited to me [Am] every way Lift [D] Yet I used to believe, [C] in wisdom handed down rolling [G] off the cuffed sleeve [D] Just one good deed, [E] would carry away sin and [F] all that ways I’d bleed Repeat Chorus [G] I sold the fastback [G/F#] got a 4-cylinder hatchback [G/E] and a gator cup {C] I ride my bike [C/B] to college to pull my [Am] self back up [G] Out of the swamp [G/F#] on a bachelor romp [G/E] and building up tough {C] Until I can find [C/B] a daily reminder [Am] that I am enough Repeat Chorus Instrumental verse Repeat Chorus
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Seven Warning Signs 03:36
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[A5] [B5] vamp end even lines on [A5] [G#5] [G5] Sally’s yellow teeth and fingers from cigarettes in a chain Stale hair and singed clothes from the butts of her mothers jokes Money for food goes for booze and smokes for her unemployed royal ass Nicole will light you up if you criticize she likes her bottomless glass Oh and then she gets mean Prepare to duck prepare to run Fight to the death on the scene Chorus [G5] Seven warning signs [F5] Watch [E5] for [G5] seven warning signs [E5] Hell on earth is yours with one of [G5] Seven warning signs [F5] Watch [E5] for [G5] seven warning signs Mary’s chotchkes fly and the baseball bat swings Glass, porcelain, or plastic she’ll break anything Then she’ll go to the hall stand proud and sing When Lisa talks sweetly that’s when the worst is coming Massage with one hand and a slap across the mouth If you don’t react with the right words now Chorus Heather will never be honest, never be truthful Romance is a game to get more beautiful Yet she wears a painted smile walking into the hall Holding court in the foyer like the queen of the ball Then the final request buy me, bring me, take me Well you know the rest Brandy will stick around just long enough to find a better deal No matter who gets hurt or how you feel Repeat Chorus and fade
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Fear Is The Little Mindkiller 02:25
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Fear Is The Little Mindkiller F# - 244322; F - 133211; Adim - xo121x; A- xo222o; Pattern 1243 [F#] I will not give in to [F] fear Fear is the little [Adim] mindkiller [F#] Fear only wishes to control and  [F] cripple me From success under the thumb of its [A] authority [F#] I will face my fear and let it pass over me and through [F] me Fear is the little [Adim] mindkiller [F#] Fear wants to hold on to its [F] grip on me Strangling until I can’t [A] move or breathe [F#] I will not give in to [F] fear Fear is the little [Adim] mindkiller [G] I will turn to see that [A] fear is just a shadow stripping me of [B] who i can be [C] A virus that needs a host to spread its [D] disease [F#] I will not give in to [F] fear Fear is the little [A] mindkiller
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MST3K On Turkey Day 02:56
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MST3K On Turkey Day Wake up to the Macy’s parade, 50 foot Bullwinkle balloon soars over Broadway Miss America’s fashion opinion of have a lot of sway Not long for football, Lions play after noon First a few more high school marching band tunes Chorus Thanksgiving day, so much to be grateful for today It’s not official, but we pretend its a witness holiday Dinner is served, a dry turkey roast slathered in gravy Lumpy mashed potato, runny pumpkin pie, and soda finish us off Just in time for the Cowboy’s kickoff Family drama, uncle had to much to drink again I’d take a nap on the couch, but he’s already passed out Repeat chorus Instead give me MST3K on turkey day (x4) Oh I want to see the bad movies I sneak into my room and tune to Comedy Central Science fiction spoofs on MST3k Joel and the bots riffin on stars and hits of the day Crash Of The Moons, (My my my my) Mitchell (Da, da da da, da da da da dum) Swamp Diamond (And the ultimate bad movie), Manos Hands Of Fate Give me MST3K on turkey day (repeat and fade)
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Give Me Hope, Give Me Love 03:44
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Give Me Hope, Give Me Love [A] Give me hope to see through these dark times [E] Where people yell and kill over which color which side [F#m] I want to shine my light to find my own path [D] It doesn’t take Einstein to do the math Give me love to share for those in need Of shelter, clothing and with innocent mouths to feed Help is in me to find compassion To share my blessings even when its not in fashion [F#m] Or leave me me here without so much [D] as a care To swim in self-pity projection self-loathing there To spiral down into my own pit of despair Hope and love take hard work A constant vigil against negativity Bombardment from all directions but worse digging into me Can I blame my DNA for being that kind of jerk? Chorus Give me hope to find the high road No matter how heavy the burden, how sharp the load Give me love to spread the seeds and be an example Before the slipping away grains of sand Love, its not so hard to share, but it is so hard to show Hope, is not too much to bear, but it is so hard to grow Repeat Chorus

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This album was written and recorded entirely in November 2016 in the National Solo Album Month challenge. Recorded on a TASCAM DR-07 hand held mic and a Yeti Blue condenser USB microphone. Mixed on a home computer in Garageband.

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released November 28, 2016

Words and music by Andy Getch - vocals, guitars, tenor banjo, and ukelele

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