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By The Numbers

by Dallas Doctor

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I'm Sorry 02:39
I’m Sorry Music & Lyrics by Dallas Doctor ©2010 Wild Moose Music (BMI) (I): I’m Sorry if I made you mad So damn sorry if you don’t understand So sorry – that I got caught I’m so – wait a minute – no I’m not! (Chorus): (Hey!) Hey You – I gotta be me (Hey You!) It doesn’t matter if you disagree If you’re offended, or afraid, or too blind to see Then it’s true – for you – I’m Sorry! (II): I’m Sorry if I let you down So damn sorry, but I won’t come around I’m so sorry, I already forgot I’m so – wait a minute – no I’m not! (Chorus) – (Synth Solo): (Bridge): Somebody should’a – told ya before Somebody should’a – tallied the score Somebody should’a – kicked your ass out the door Your nonsense ain’t gonna cut it no more (III): I’m Sorry if I made you mad So damn sorry if you don’t understand I’m so sorry, I already forgot I’m so – wait a minute – no I’m not! (Chorus): (Tag): I’m sorry – Not sorry Sorry – I’m not sorry Sorry – Not sorry Sorry – I’m not sorry
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Do You Believe In Magic? Music & Lyrics by Dallas Doctor ©2010 Wild Moose Music (BMI) (I): Joseph Smith put horses in America Two-thousand years too soon, I wonder why Claimed he translated ancient scrolls But his story’s full of holes Because when scholars found the scrolls it all turned out to be a lie I wouldn’t make this up – I’m tryin to be polite But he claimed “Indians” are Jews cursed by god to not be white And fourteen-million Mormon folks Still haven’t figured out the hoax When you refuse to reason, there’s no reason to be right. (Chorus): Do You Believe In Magic? It breaks up families, blows up buildings, and it’s tragic! You should’a learned by now that magic’s illusion You are the problem – not the solution Think it through Or shame on you Do You Believe In Magic? (II): L. Ron Hubbard said that Xenu was in charge of the stars So he brought aliens by the billions to this planet of ours He stacked ‘em in volcanoes Set a bomb and let go Now they’ll cure you of the Thetans for a-thousand-bucks-a-throw. (Chorus): (Bridge): I’m not pickin’ on the Mormons, or the Muslims Or the Catholics, Scientologists, or Jews If you believe a magic spell Or in miracles, or Hell It doesn’t really matter which crazy name you choose … (Chorus): (III) If you think I shouldn’t care – just let you run around like fools While you’re poisoning our politics and neighborhoods and schools There’s a fundamental evil at the heart of your foundation When you make somebody else responsible for your salvation (Chorus): (Tag): Do You Believe In Magic? (Do You Believe In Magic?) Do You Believe In Magic? (Do You Believe In Magic?) Do You Believe In Magic?
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All-American Line Dance Music & Lyrics by Dallas Doctor ©2010 Wild Moose Music (BMI) (I): Weekday mornings, you can find us at work The farmer, the teacher, the trucker, and clerk While the rich get richer, we work like fools We’re spinnin’ our wheels, because we don’t make the rules We wouldn’t change it, if we had the chance We’d do The All-American Line Dance. (Chorus): Don’t start thinkin’ Just keep drinkin’ That Kool-Aid We made Don’t examine it Just keep crammin’ it Down your throat Sing it note-for-note No matter what the season Take a stance Don’t even need a reason Just chant the trance Raise your drink – Stay in sync – Don’t think! The All-American Line Dance. (II): Saturday mornin’, we can do what we wish Yeah, we’re free – to watch TV – go to the game – or go fish We’re on a Highway to Hell – Goin’ faster and faster So we blame each other for the coming disaster We wouldn’t change it, if we had the chance We’d do The All-American Line Dance. (Chorus): (Bridge): Lean to the left - Lean to the right Stand up, sit down, fight, fight, fight Yeah, we love our freedom, we’re a sight to behold And we will fight for the right to do exactly what we’re told (Guitar Solo): (III): On Sunday mornin’ – There’s no need to search We all lined up in the pews, in Sunday best, at the church All praisin’ and a-preachin’ – Doin’ just what we should To thank the guy-in-the-sky, because we got it so good We won’t change it, when we get the chance We do The All-American Line Dance. (Chorus): (Tag): The All-American Line Dance. The All-American Line Dance.
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Never Ever Argue With An Elephant Music & Lyrics by Dallas Doctor ©2010 Wild Moose Music (BMI) (Huh!) You should … (Chorus): Never Ever Argue With An Elephant Because the facts will never change his mind If he had evidence, he wouldn’t be an Elephant So walk away – it’s just a waste of time It’s such a waste of time! (I): They’re sayin’: “Wrong is right.” Sayin’: “Day is night.” Sayin’: “Black is white.” It such a shame They’re sayin: “Up is down.” Sayin’: “Square is round.” Sayin’: “Lost is found.” They’re all the same! … That’s why you … (Chorus): (II): They say: “The truth is lies.” Sayin’: “Lows are highs.” They say that: “Dumb is wise.” They’re so confused. They’re sayin’: “War is great.” Sayin’: “Peace is hate.” Sayin’: “Sleaze is straight.” They’re bein’ used! … That’s why you … (Chorus): (Bridge): You know they ought’a be embarrassed They got it backwards for so long Every single forward step – they fight against it And when it comes to rights – they always get it wrong! ! … That’s why you … (Chorus) (Repeat 1st Verse): (Chorus): (Tag): It’s just a waste of time!
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By The Numbers Music & Lyrics by Dallas Doctor ©2010 Wild Moose Music (BMI) (I): We are strangers Here in this place And maybe there are mysteries We’re not afraid to face Sometimes we’re right Sometimes we’re wrong Right now we’re here Too soon we’re gone (Chorus): Ohh – We’re just doin’ it By The Numbers (Doin’ it By The Numbers) Oh we’re doin’ it – by the rules Let’s do it by the numbers (II): Planets move around us Night follows day Seasons come and go I’m still the same … Sometimes I’m right Sometimes I’m wrong Right now I’m here Too soon I’m gone (Chorus): (Guitar Solo): (Chorus): (III): So will you do what they told ya? Or will ya think about it? Will you believe what they say? Or do you have the courage to doubt it? Cuz sometimes they’re right Most times, they’re wrong Right now we’re here Too soon we’re gone (Chorus): (Tag): Let’s do it By The Numbers Oh we’re doin’ it – by the rules.
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Heart Of Darkness Music & Lyrics by Dallas Doctor ©2010 Wild Moose Music (BMI) (I): I’ve been tryin’ to face my fears I’m tryin’ to look at the world in its face Without blinking, but now it appears There’s a terror that needs an embrace … (Chorus): So let’s go .. And don’t hold on (Don’t hold on ..) Let’s just fall .. And keep on fallin’ (Keep on fallin’ ..) Just let go .. The Heart Of Darkness Is callin’ .. It’s callin’ .. (II): I’ve been tryin’ to mine this adventure For the kernels inside of the shells I’ve been tryin’ to tell you my future Without understanding myself (Chorus): (Bridge): When you don’t know where you’re goin’ .. What’s the point in a plan? Let the rivers all run where they will All I’m doin’ is all that I can .. (Chorus): (Tag): I’ve been tryin’ to face my fears …
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Price To Pay 03:58
Price To Pay Music & Lyrics by Dallas Doctor ©2010 Wild Moose Music (BMI) (I): Go to school – Study hard Learn a rule – Report card Play well with others while you can Graduate – Pick a career Register – Sit here Most important of all – Have a plan (Chorus): There’s a Price To Pay for dreamin’: “You’ll end up lonely and alone!” And don’t they love to lay it on ya – like a curse? The part they’re leavin’ out cut’s closer to the bone There’s a Price To Pay for not dreamin’ – that’s worse. (II): Get a job – Persevere Please the boss – Be sincere Network with others – Advance Buy some stuff – Buy some more Don't forget what you're - workin' for Most important of all – Don’t take a chance. (Chorus): (Bridge): Put your eggs in a basket Tend it well Lay your bones in a casket That’s where you’re headed – Time will tell And when they gather around you Does it really matter what they say? In spite of all your plans You die alone, anyway! (III): Go to school – Study hard Learn a rule – Report card Play well with others while you can Graduate – Pick a career Register – Sit here Most important of all – don’t stray from the plan (Chorus): (Tag): … Yeah, it’s worse (Yeah!) - It’s worse!
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Girls That Got Away Music & Lyrics by Dallas Doctor ©2010 Wild Moose Music (BMI) (I): Abigail is not like the other girls - She’s kind’a hard to define She’s real; she makes me feel – But she’ll never be mine That won’t stop me lovin’ her – I don’t care if it’s wrong That won’t stop me missin’ here, when I’m gone. (II): Eboni is like a flower – with her blossom still on the vine And when she blooms, she lights up rooms – And she’ll never be mine That won’t stop me lovin’ her – That’s why I wrote this song So she’ll know, it won’t stop me missin’ here, when I’m gone. (Chorus): This one’s for The Girls That Got Away I’m not keepin’ score, but there’s more, I that I could say My runnin’ out of time – is getting closer, everyday So this one’s for The Girls That Got Away (III): Elsa is magic and beautiful – Someday, she’s gonna shine She’s so smart, she stole my heart – And she’ll never be mine That won’t stop me lovin’ her – In my heart, she’ll always belong It won’t stop me missin’ here, when I’m gone. (IV): Susan kept her promises – she let me hold her, for a time And it was good, I knew it would – But she’ll never be mine That won’t stop me lovin’ her – My whole life long It won’t stop me missin’ here, when I’m gone. (Chorus): (V): Ginger is a straight-up angel – She’s damn near divine All she wants to do is the right thing – But like me, she’s runnin’ out of time That won’t stop me lovin’ her – And god, I hope I’m wrong I’m sure gonna miss her, when she’s gone. (Chorus): (Tag): The Girls That Got Away The Girls That Got Away

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"... Courageous and controversial; simultaneously personal and universal - everything art should be!"

"This is an important record ... unafraid to examine the absurdities around us ... an honest search for truth and meaning ... "

"If you appreciate the craft of songwriting, you're going to want to get to know Dallas Doctor."

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released January 11, 2012

©2010 Dangerous Records

Produced by Jon Mark Lundell;

Recorded during the Summer of 2010 at Bates Motel (Atlanta) and Live at The Bitter End (New York City).

Mastered by Chris Griffin at Griffin Mastering.

All Songs: Music & Lyrics by Dallas Doctor


The Players:

Dallas Doctor, Jon Mark Lundell, Jody Lundell, Dan Bauman, Ben Howe, Chris Wold, Kimberly Meador Place & Andy Harris.


Cover Design by Joshua S. Zaring
Cover Photo by Bo Bradly

Acknowledgments - Special thanks to the following people for their valuable and considered feedback on this project - it is much appreciated: Ryan Brodie, Susan Hamilton, Crystal Herman, Bo Bradly, Scott Carter, Abbie Sewall, Vaughn Garner & Jonathan Thomas.

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