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The Upside to the Downslide

from California Son by Ted Russell Kamp

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The Upside to the Downslide
Is there’s nothing left to lose
I may be coming in too hot
But at least I’m on the move
A Whiskey, weed, wine and song
And living on the run
I’m rolling fast and traveling light and hitting heavy on the one

The Upside
To the Downslide  
It’s gonna be a wild ride
Until I hit low tide
No I can’t hide from singing these country blues
Because the Upside to the Downslide is there’s nothing left to lose
I said the Upside to the Downslide is there’s nothing left to lose

Now, the underdog might falter
Before he has his day
But when the sun comes up
I wouldn't have it any other way
I know I could be crazy
And I might not last that long
But I’d rather burn too bright 
Than never hear the song

I said the Upside
To the Downslide  
It’s gonna be a wild ride
Until I hit low tide
No I can’t hide from singing these country blues
Because the Upside to the Downslide is there’s nothing left to lose
I said the Upside to the Downslide is there’s nothing left to lose

(Come on)

A cannon ball sails high and proud
Before it hits the ground 
Fireworks light up the night
Before they crash back down
And if my friends don’t understand just what I’m going through
I’m gonna put it in my songs and put it out there for you

I said the Upside
To the Downslide  
It’s gonna be a wild ride
Until I hit low tide
No I can’t hide from singing these country blues
I said the Upside to the Downslide is there’s nothing left to lose
I said the Upside to the Downslide is there’s nothing left to lose
That’s right, the Upside to the Downslide is there’s nothing left to lose

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from California Son, released March 22, 2024
written by TRK

performed by TRK with:
guitar - Tommi Viksten
drums/percussion - Janne Haavisto
harmony vocals - Brian Whelan
keyboard - Brian Whelan

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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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