Playing to the Wall

from FALL OFF THE EARTH by Roger Jaeger

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Verse 1
How many times have I heard no?
“You’re too old, too young, too slow”
Waiting on replies that don’t come
Try to let all my cares go
Still feels like I’m at a dead-end road
Laying face down, banging my head ‘gainst a wall

Chorus
Well I’m here, playing to the wall
I didn’t come this far just to turn around
And I know something’s gonna give
And I’m not moving ’til I see it crumble down

Verse 2
How many times can I sing this song
When they say, “the notes are wrong”
But I know someone’s hearing what I hear
So I’ll give it all I’ve got
Even if an echo’s my only applause
Imagine the crowds just standing and staring in awe

Chorus
So I’m here, playing to the wall
I didn’t come this far just to turn around
And I know something’s gonna give
And I’m not moving ’til I see it crumble down

Bridge
The other side might not be such a mystery
I’ll keep making strides while nobody is listening
I will call this day a victory
A victory

Chorus
I’m still here
I didn’t come this far just to turn around
And I know something’s gonna give
And I’m not moving ’til I see it crumble down

So I’m here, playing to the wall
I didn’t come this far just to turn around
And I know something’s gonna give
And I’m not moving ’til I see it crumble down

Outro
How many times can I sing this song
When they say, “the notes are wrong”
But I know someone’s hearing what I hear

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from FALL OFF THE EARTH, released November 16, 2019

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Roger Jaeger Nashville, Tennessee

discography

FALL OFF THE EARTH

Nov 2019
Rescue

Oct 2016
Start Over

Nov 2015
Beacon

Sep 2013

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