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Pretty Strange

by Eliza Mary Doyle

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    10 songs collection of bangers recorded live in Nashville, TN at Sidekick Studios

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1.
7 Dude Ranch 03:00
You wanted more when you had it all, I overheard you on one the phone Never thought that I’d pack it up, and make a go of it alone You took all you wanted from me, left the river running dry So I’m headed to the dance at the 7 Dude Ranch, and I ain’t going there to cry You could have it all, all the money in the bank with all your little games I remember how you left me at the show, drinking all alone You could have it all, but you never ever will and I’m never coming home You called, what did do that for, I heard you put the bottle down But you’re on the 9th step and expect me to forget Bad memories hang around You could have it all, all the money in the bank with all your little games I remember how you left me at the show, drinking all alone You could have it all, but you never ever will and I’m never coming home You could have it all, all the money in the bank with all your little games I remember how you left me at the show, drinking all alone You could have it all, but you never ever will and I’m never coming home
2.
Running ‘round in circles making everybody nervous, creeping low and carrying on Hide from yourself so unkind to yourself, still the talk of the town There was nothing we could say when you threw it all away, and burned it to the ground Now everything has changed, since you ain’t been around You ain’t fooling no one, running around for everyone but yourself I think it’s strange that you ain’t noticed, the world collapse around That’s the way I found you, you were acting pretty strange No one wants to say it, just pray about, good god what have we done Waiting instead of us taking the chance when the troubles have just begun Whenever I pray it makes me weak and I just can’t bare the sound Of another promise you can’t keep, cause you still ain’t been around You ain’t fooling no one, running around for everyone but yourself I think it’s strange that you ain’t noticed, the world collapse around That’s the way I found you, you were acting pretty strange
3.
Ain’t no telling where you’ve been, ain’t got a reason why You’d travel across the country, without me by your side Days go one and one, and winters drawing near The place I set before you left, is waiting for you here It’s waiting for you here Said you didn’t want to leave, but you sure don’t want to stay With all this fussing and a fighting what makes you treat me this way With all this fussing and a fighting what makes you treat me this way I got your children at my feet, the police at the door Telling me that I won’t be free, until I bring you around But you’re nowhere to be found Said you didn’t want to leave, but you sure don’t want to stay With all this fussing and a fighting what makes you treat me this way With all this fussing and a fighting what makes you treat me this way
4.
Said you’re doing fine most of the time, but anyone can see you’re a liar I see a shell of a man, where you now stand And I didn’t think it’d end this way Pass that bottle down we’ll do another round And sing until the day turns to night We’ll sing until the day turns to night Come on back to me, I beg and I plead, but I see it ain’t doing no good Your nine pound hammer, it ain’t going to matter When it’s all you got left to your name Pass that bottle down we’ll do another round And sing until the day turns to night We’ll sing until the day turns to night It ain’t up to you, to tell me what to do That ain’t the way the story goes It happens all the time, just take who’s next in line And I wouldn’t have it any other way Pass that bottle down we’ll do another round And sing until the day turns to night We’ll sing until the day turns to night You've ripped out my heart, all torn apart, ripped out my heart, it's all torn apart, ripped out my heart, it's all torn apart, I didn't think it'd end this way Pass that bottle down we’ll do another round And sing until the day turns to night We’ll sing until the day turns to night
5.
You’re going across the ocean dear, the water’s rough and grey Headed for the storm, for she’s led you astray With no money in your pocket, or love left in your heart Be careful on that ocean dear it might tear you apart If I was on that ocean dear I’d tell you what I’d do To make you believe, that love could be true I’d hold you forever, until the end of time Come get off that ocean dear and leave it all behind I’ll fight the war, I’ll win it all I’ll defend you whenever battle calls When you’re down on your knees, thinking it’s the end Come with me my darling let me wash you of your sins Come with me my darling let me wash you of your sins I notice when you walk my dear you stumble and you fall So beaten down that you can barely crawl Not knowin' where you’re going, not knowing where you’ve been If you leave that ocean dear,I’ll love you till the end I’ll fight the war, I’ll win it all I’ll defend you whenever battle calls When you’re down on your knees, thinking it’s the end Come with me my darling let me wash you of your sins Come with me my darling let me wash you of your sins
6.
Red Dress 03:04
I’ve been missing you when you’re gone I’ve been missing you when you’re gone You’ve been staying out late running wild all night, I ain’t been holding you tight I’ve been missing you when you’re gone You got dancing shoes and your red dress on You got your dancing shoes and your red dress on You’ve been kicking up your heels and turning heads I’ve been sitting home wishing you were here instead I’ve been missing you when you’re gone I’ve been missing you when you’re gone I’ve been missing you when you’re gone You’ve been staying out late running wild all night, I ain’t been holding you tight I’ve been missing you when you’re gone I’ve been wishing that you’d slow right down I’ve been wishing that you’d slow right down I know you try real hard but can’t you see What these long nights are doin to me I been missin you when you’re gone I’ve been missing you when you’re gone I’ve been missing you when you’re gone You’ve been staying out late running wild all night, I ain’t been holding you tight I’ve been missing you when you’re gone You went and built your home by the lonely tree You went and built your home by the lonely tree First you took my hand and set me free, then you blew away like an autumn breeze I’ve been missing you when you’re gone I’ve been missing you when you’re gone I’ve been missing you when you’re gone You’ve been staying out late running wild all night, I ain’t been holding you tight I’ve been missing you when you’re gone
7.
Runnin' 04:15
Your daddy was a poor man from the south You’ve got something to prove Your daddy left town, left you down and out Left you nothing but your worn out shoes Left you a’walking in your worn out shoes Momma’s boyfriends don’t stay to long Another lover she's hit and run Nobody knows where you come from You gotta live with the life you choose You gotta live with the life you choose They got ya running, they got ya running, and got have everything to lose They got ya running, they got ya running, and got have everything to lose They got ya running, they got ya running, and got have everything to lose Strangers took you to the next town over Poor kid, look what they did Said it’s just ‘til your momma got sober Don’t speak about what they hid They did worse than she ever did They got ya running, they got ya running, and you got everything to lose They got ya running, they got ya running, and you got everything to lose They got ya running, they got ya running, and you got everything to lose
8.
Them Boys 02:12
Leave them boys alone girl, leave them boys alone If she knew what was good for her she’d leave them boys alone I had a dear old pal, his name was Jimmy Jack Went out on a date with her and he never ever did come back Leave them boys alone girl, leave them boys alone If she knew what was good for her she’d leave them boys alone My other dear old pal, his name was Jimmy James Went out on a date with her and he never ever was the same Leave them boys alone girl, leave them boys alone If she knew what was good for her she’d leave them boys alone I went for a stroll, one fine summer day What did I see right through the fence, she was hauling those boys away Leave them boys alone girl, leave them boys alone If she knew what was good for her she’d leave them boys alone Every time you see that girl she’s always drinking whiskey Once that bottle hits her lips you’ll know she’s feeling frisky Leave them boys alone girl, leave them boys alone If she knew what was good for her she’d leave them boys alone Leave them boys, leave them boys, leave them boys alone If she knew what was good for her she’d leave them boys alone
9.
He don’t even know my name, no more though I signed it in a letter Guess there's no one left to blame it for, cuz I heard he's doing better And just because unfortunately you confide in someone else The one who wants to talk about it wanders off to somewhere else The words I wrote to keep from sayin’, as I'm strumming my guitar And it's just funny that you’re playin, the song I'm writing now And just because unfortunately I confide in something else The one who wants to talk about it takes his time to someone else I'll be gone when my pocket's frayed When I've spent all the money I barely made When the grass is dead in the yard I keep I'll hit the road after one more sleep He won’t even know my name no more, though I signed it in a letter Guess there's no one left to blame it for, cuz I heard he's doing better And just because we laughed about it don’t mean that I’m laughing now Ain’t no use to cry about it, such is life so lonesome aren't we now
10.
Don’t turn my water into wine, ‘cause I’m doing just fine Won’t you let me lay down my head Tried to stop the rock n’ roll, but I can’t seem to move that slow Won’t you let me lay down my head I’m leaving and I won’t be back, if you don’t believe me count my tracks The truth my love it’ll set you free, I don’t want you but you need me It’s not your fault I’m leaving town, it’s not your fault you bring me down Won’t you let me lay down my head Move on don’t think too much, and you’ll be fine without my touch Won’t you let me lay down my head I’m leaving and I won’t be back, if you don’t believe me count my tracks The truth my love it’ll set you free, I don’t want you but you need me You’ve fallen down, fallen down deep, you’re having nightmares in your sleep I can’t fill you up, you must stand alone, and do this on your own My plane leaves town at six o’clock and all this shit has got to stop My water has been turned into wine I can’t watch you anymore, your eyes are pain and you’re on the floor Your water has been turned into wine I’m leaving and I won’t be back, if you don’t believe me count my tracks The truth my love it’ll set you free, I don’t want you but you need me If you don’t believe me count my tracks, if you don't believe me count my tracks, if you don't believe me count my tracks

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Doyle’s latest studio album, “Pretty Strange” is a 10 track collection of bangers captured live at Sidekick Studios in Nashville, TN on May 4th, 2022. It is an energized mix of up-tempo banjo-driven party songs, stripped down lonesome ballads, and thought-provoking country guitar infused reflections of lives lived on the margins of society, as told by the Saskatchewan based troubadour who's own travels and experiences are themselves, a reflection of these disparate themes.

With driving banjo, guitar and pedal steel licks throughout the album to keep the listener engaged and eager to discover each track, her fresh take on the Americana genre is a welcomed addition to the scene.

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released March 1, 2023

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Eliza Mary Doyle Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Doyle's strong, but wonderfully frayed voice belts out captivating tunes and harmonies. She glides between beautiful and melodious songs, to a full-on bootstompin’ party scene. With her charismatic high-energy performance, and outstanding clawhammer banjo, everything about Eliza Doyle’s music rings of an authenticity that takes you straight to the beating heart of folk and bluegrass music. ... more

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