Knockin’ on Your Back Door

from Johnny C. Lately LIVE by Johnny C. Lately

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Recorded at Friendlee Live at the Texan Theater, Greenville, Texas.
© July 25, 2019 by Woodrow Thomas

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I’m Knockin’ on Your Backdoor
written by Woodrow Thomas
© July 25, 2019

I been thinkin’ for long time,
Ever since I made up my mind.
I been countin’ all my chickens,
Even though I ain’t got a hen.
I been tryin’ to go across the road,
Like a big ol’ horny toad.
I been knockin' on your back door.
Won’t you come and let me in?

Well, I used to have an old dog,
But he wasn’t much to look at.
He only had 3 legs and big alcoholic eyes.
I been wishin’ I could see him,
Cause he’s like my next of kin.
I been wishin’ I could have a bunch,
Of sweet potato fries.

I been hangin’ at the laundromat,
Cause I hear that’s where it’s at.
I been gettin my news from,
The voices in the wind.
I been wishin’ I was president,
So I could run the government.
I been knockin on your back door.
Won’t you come and let me in?

Now I’m pickin on my guitar,
Cause I wanna be a big star,
But I don’t wanna leave home,
If I can’t take my gin.
I been writing you a letter,
Sayin I’m a feelin better.
I been knockin on your back door.
Won’t you come and let me in?

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from Johnny C. Lately LIVE, released March 31, 2020
Woodrow Thomas - Guitar and vocal

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Johnny C. Lately has been one of the mainstays of the Northeast Texas songwriters scene for over 35 years.

He plays original songs based on his personal experience which explore the themes of Life, Death, Love and Laughter and throws in a few timeless cover songs to season the mix.

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