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Ed's Secret Identity

from News From Around The Bend by Acoustic Ross

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ED’S SECRET IDENTITY © 2002 Acoustic Ross

I’ve never carried survivors out of a burning high-rise
Haven’t found a cure for the common cold
Never done a thing in my life that’ll look good on my tombstone
Guess that’ll have to wait till I get old

I’ve never caught a bullet between my teeth
Never closed a case, or collared a thief
I’ve never stopped a runaway train in its tracks
or even planted a tree
I won’t feed the world, I won’t save the day
I won’t change your life, but that’s okay
Sometimes I think my secret power is just getting through the day

Make some toast and coffee, quick shave and a shower
Feed the cats and I’m on my way
Don’t wear a watch anymore, but I think today is Thursday
Hard to tell, they’re all pretty much the same

I’ve never caught a bullet between my teeth
Never closed a case, or collared a thief
I’ve never stopped a runaway train in its tracks
or even planted a tree
I won’t feed the world, I won’t save the day
I won’t change your life, but that’s okay
Sometimes I think my secret power is just getting through the day

Fast food, put some music on, there’s nothing good on TV
I’d call but I don’t really think I should
I think I’ve seen this movie one too many times
At least the soundtrack’s pretty good...

Things haven’t changed that much since you were hear beside me
I still have these flashes every day
But if I know anything, I know I can get through this
I’m not all right, but I’m okay

I’ve never caught a bullet between my teeth
Never closed a case, or collared a thief
I’ve never stopped a runaway train in its tracks
or even planted a tree
I won’t feed the world, I won’t save the day
I won’t change your life, but that’s okay
Sometimes I think my secret power is just getting through the day

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from News From Around The Bend, released March 16, 2002

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Acoustic Ross Tulsa, Oklahoma

Either Tulsa's funniest musician or its most musical comedian, Acoustic Ross has written & performed original AntiFolk/comedy music for 25+ years, released 7 albums, served as house musician/MC in carnival sideshow, & played nearly 400 shows in venues sizing from Cain's Ballroom to a school bus.

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