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Twelve
Copyright © 2017 words and music by Dean Batstone.

12 inches make a foot, yeah
Like the one holding me down
12 months in every year lived
They speed up while I slow down
You know I don’t play blues songs
‘Cept when a blue moon come around

12 pieces of stained glass
In this fancy window pane
12 lines in every stanza
Must be time for the refrain
You know I don’t play blues songs
‘Cause I ain’t much for complainin’

12 feet for 6 men marching
6 guns to keep us free
12 beers in every 12 pack
That’s 8 for you and 4 for me

12 bars in every blues song
‘Cept this one’s got 18
So help me Little Mama
It’s only ‘cause I feel the need
You know I don’t play blues songs
‘Cept when my fingers need the bleed…I bleed

12 reasons for leaving
Not one good reason I should stay
12 steps to your back door,
Baby, don’t get in my way
You know I don’t play blues songs
‘Cept for the one I’m playing today
You know I don’t play blues songs
But if you do me wrong, I may
If you do me wrong I may.

credits

from Dean Batstone - Loveskill, released May 18, 2022
Gary Burke - Drums
Ryan Weber - Upright Basses, Piano
Sam Weber - Electric Guitars
Dean Batstone - Acoustic Guitar and Vocals

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Dean Batstone Ottawa, Ontario

DEAN BATSTONE - Bio
A veteran of the Canadian Music scene, having performed full time across Canada and The US for over 40 years, Dean Batstone shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. A charismatic live performer who works solo or with a band, he has recorded 12 full length albums with some of the most iconic musicians in America. ... more

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