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Ballad of the Troubadour

from California Son by Ted Russell Kamp

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Some people just can’t understand
About the fire that burns inside a man
To want to bear his soul across state lines tonight

But there are things out there that don’t compare
It ain’t 9 to 5, it’s truth or dare
It’s a melancholy werewolf kinda life

But when the lights go down and the curtains part    
And the music really hits its mark

The Ballad of the Troubadour
On the endless search for something more
A song that lasts forever
Might make the world a little better

Every time he leaves his home
With a guitar into parts unknown
A tear falls from the corner of his eye 

His wife and child just stand and wave
As his taxi slowly pulls away
And he reminds himself it’s worth the sacrifice

Down every road to every show
It's the only life he’s ever known

The Ballad of the Troubadour
On the endless search for something more
A song that lasts forever
Might make the world a little better
Now what’s the music mean to you        
Is it worth all that it puts him through
Let’s raise a glass to a heart so pure   
The Ballad of the Troubadour

From the blank page to the studio
To the first time on the radio
The words reach out and won’t let go

The Ballad of the Troubadour
On the endless search for something more
A song that lasts forever
Might make the world a little better
What’s the music mean to you        
Is it worth all that it puts him through
Let’s raise a glass to a heart so pure   
The Ballad of the Troubadour
The Ballad of the Troubadour

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from California Son, released March 22, 2024
written by TRK & Shane Alexander

performed by TRK with:
guitar - Dan Wistrom
drums/percussion - Dave Raven
harmonica – Matt Lomeo

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Ted Russell Kamp Los Angeles, California

Ted is a Grammy winning musician, singer songwriter & producer.
Featured in Rolling Stone Country, American Songwriter and on the Sirius XM Outlaw channel, Ted's albums, 2020's Down In The Den & 2021's critically acclaimed Solitaire,have debuted on EuroAmericana Radio chart at #1. Rolling Stone has called Kamp an MVP of the California Roots Music scene.
He is a member of the Shooter Jennings band. ... more

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