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First Rodeo (4​-​song EP)

by Bob Birthisel

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First Rodeo 03:32
It's not my first rodeo. I've fallen plenty of times before. But this one hurt a little more - I didn't see it coming from you. I guess I should have seen the signs, the holes your alibis. Now you wanna say goodbye, and there's nothin' more I can do. The Oath of Love says, 'First: Do no harm.' That's the way it should be. Then you walked into another man's arms - it wasn't easy to see. We had it all! Well, we had enoug Or so I thought before things got rough. I never knew you were havin' second thoughts about us. Whatever happened to love? It's not my first rodeo. I've been thrown a hundred times before. But this one hurt a little more - I didn't see it coming from you. Just imagine my surprise - I shoulda seen it in your eyes. Now you've gone and said goodbye, and there's nothin' more I can do. I'm headin' out now. I'll start again. That's the way it should be. Not concentratin' on the rear-view mirror is doin' wonders for me. I hope you find your peace of mind - no more livin' as 3-of-a-kind. Maybe some day you'll wish you'd given that chance to us, Before you fell out of love. It's not my first rodeo. Kicked while I'm down many times before. But this one hurt a little more - I didn't see it coming from you. I think it's time to move along. Time to write another song. Forget about you bein' gone, and things that we went through. I'll get back on that horse again, I'm ready for someone new!
2.
Autumn afternoon sky, a breeze! Each blade of grass comes alive with the light you shine, But all around, all around I see signs of seasons changing. That's the way my love goes, Like a storybook that has no ending. Somehow she always knows about me. California was calling me away, until I saw my reflection in your eyes. You're young enough, young enough not to know my situation. That's the way my love goes. Gentle kisses in a field of clover. Somehow she always knows about me. Scrolling through the photos of my life I see you. Right before my eyes, there's a vision of an angel. I know you're not without your faults, But I think you've got everything I need. That's the way my love goes. Moonlight dancing in a shadowed doorway. Somehow she always knows about me. You can change my direction with a word. Your inspiration puts magic in my song! But all around, all around I see signs of seasons changing. That's the way my love goes. Leaves are falling to the ground in silence. Somehow she always knows about me. About me. About me. She knows about me. About me. About me.
3.
WORK! 03:31
The sun comes up early in the mornin', Shakin' my head, tryin' to start the day. Fillin' my cup all the way to Tuesday, Grab my keys and I'm on my way. I'm goin' to work! You know a man's gotta work. Work! We all gotta work. The boss shows up with Krispy Kreme donuts, Thinkin' that'll take the place of a raise But if we all walked out, leavin' him stranded, Wipe that smile right offa his face. Work! That's why they call it work. Work! You know we all gotta work. Nine AM it's a three-hour meeting, Coulda been an email easy as pie. Nothing gets accomplished! Feelin' like a catfish swingin' from a hook And I'm ready to die. Work! Man, it feels like work. Work! You know we all gotta work. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Get back to Work! Every day, every night. Work! Livin' paycheck-to-paycheck Work! I think I'll take a raincheck.
4.
Sitting in my favorite chair thinking maybe, maybe not. Touched by the warmth of your laugh.... Lord, please don't let it stop. I don't know if I love you. Some day we may be together, But I'm just taking it easy. I'm just taking it easy for a while. You know, it's a funny thing - I look at you and start to sing, Trying to tell the whole world of all the happiness you bring. I don't know if I love you. Other guys could look at you and fall in love, But I'm just taking it easy. I'm just taking it easy. I'm just takin' it easy for a while. I'm just takin' it easy for a while. I'm just takin' it easy for a while! I don't know if I love you....

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This EP is a mix of Southern/Country Rock and Easy Listening with lots of harmonies. Recorded at Grammy & Dove Award-winning GAT3 Studios. You'll hear influences that include Big & Rich, The Eagles, Todd Rundgren, Vince Gill, Fleetwood Mac, all the way to Fishbone and Red Hot Chili Peppers. The common thread throughout is great melody and harmonies.

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released October 2, 2021

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Bob Birthisel Lynchburg, Virginia

Bob sang and played drums professionally for 20+ years. Johnny Gioeli, lead singer of Hardline, Axel Rudi Pell and Crush 40 did all vocals on his song What About My Reward (2024). His music was featured on Prime-Time FOX TV in 2021 and can currently be heard on Sport1 TV soccer broadcasts in Eastern Europe.
Vocally compared to David Crosby, John Mayer, Tim McGraw, Lionel Richie and George Strait.
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