From the recording Borrowin’ Guitars and Stealin’ Hearts
Borrowin’ Guitars and Stealin’ Hearts is likely a true story for many people, including myself. It’s true, this came into my head after a relationship gone wrong. Seemed perfect to do in the classic country two-step groove with a fiddle kick, a sound made famous by Ray Price and Hank Williams. It is very possibly inspired by a song recorded in the early 70’s by Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton and also the Osborne Brothers entitled Each Season Changes You.
Maya Angelou says the duty of an artist is to reflect the times. This was my life for a season. I’ve tried to honor my heroes with this sound and create something authentic, real and relevant. Mostly, I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for listening.
Recorded live from my front porch with fiddle, guitar and voice, this is about as raw as country music gets. Featuring my friend, 4-time Grand National Fiddle Champion, Luke Price on fiddle and harmony voice, hopefully folks will enjoy this song as we continue in that classic tradition, but in our own way.
Lyrics
The day I settled down and found true love, it was so sweet
but I knew it was too good to be true
We were in love, but feelings change like seasons do
and soon our love did freeze and die within
Now I’m,
Borrowin’ guitars and stealin’ hearts, that’s what I do
Until I find the perfect match for me
and I’m,
Takin’ my time to play each one I find
It’s the only way to know which one’s for me
Three years we were together ’til our feelings changed
Two more years it took for us to work it out
Now we're through and I’m all alone again
just sittin’ around, tryin’ to figure it out
Now I’m,
Borrowin’ guitars and stealin’ hearts, that’s what I do
Until I find the perfect match for me
and I’m,
Takin’ my time to play each one I find
It’s the only way to know which one’s for me