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Small Town Fairy Tales - Full Album

by The Purple Shoes

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1.
Strange 03:45
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Good Morning (is it over) You kept me up all night Talking about the world and how you wanna put it right And I close my eyes and I finally see the light, this wouldn’t last forever I fell asleep all day Dreaming about what it means to stay awake. Remembering that tune that I forgot while it was late, then the moment ended Good morning is it over, all the love in the galaxy Good morning is it over, won’t you bring it back to me Good morning All dressed up and nowhere to go, There’s a world out there or so I’m told Gotta go out there and show my face, and see if I can feel it Stay out there till the evening ends, talking to other people’s friends It’s not the same as it was before, it’s not what I remember Good morning is it over, all the love in the galaxy Good morning is it over, won’t you bring it back to me Good morning Good morning is it over, all the love in the galaxy Good morning is it over, won’t you bring it back to me Good morning Holding on to what remains, seeing what I can save Holding on to what remains, seeing what I can save Holding on to what remains, seeing what I can save Holding on to what remains, seeing what I can save Good morning is it over, all the love in the galaxy Good morning is it over, won’t you bring it back to me Goodmorning Good morning is it over, all the love in the galaxy Good morning is it over, cause were still here from yesterday Good morning Were still here from yesterday….. good morning Were still here from yesterday Were still here from yesterday….. good morning
3.
Heartbreaker 04:05
Heartbreaker – The Purple Shoes Verse I’ve been thinking about you today If you were here what would you say You left so soon and nobody knew it was coming A heartbreaker breaking rules Keep it simple keep it cool Even though I never knew you at all Chorus Did you figure it out, did you learn to fly Are you free falling tonight? American boy, do you know what you left behind American boy, do you know what you left behind Verse If I could let my head go Find a way to make it flow It won’t be the last time I hear you sing tonight Sitting in your little room Playing chords till you go crazy But knowing that you’ll never play again is the hardest part Chorus Did you figure it out, did you learn to fly Are you free falling tonight? American boy, do you know what you left behind Did you figure it out, did you learn to fly Are you free falling tonight? American boy, do you know what you left behind American boy, do you know what you left behind G Bm C Do you know what you left behind? X3
4.
Small town fairy tale – The Purple Shoes Oh my darling what if we never come down What if we stay up here forever on the inside looking out Oh my darling, what if we spend our lives Looking for something different Looking to get out Would they know? Would they miss us? If we left without a trace Would it even make a difference? Live and die and be remembered in a small town fairy tale Oh my darling I might be giving you tough love But I won’t go down with you, when you can’t get enough All I’m saying from the outside looking in You’re running from yourself in a race you cannot win Would they know? Would they miss us? If we left without a trace Would it even make a difference? Live a die and be remembered in a small town fairy tale Oh my darling it isn’t a friend of mine This abusive acquaintance Is taking all my time All I’m saying it isn’t what it seems This beautiful poison is haunting all my dreams Cause my start was not fresh And my canvas was creased Would it even make a difference? Live and die and be remembered in a small town fairy tale at least Oh my darling what is this all about? Can we take the bits from the pieces and figure it all out We’ve put our cards on the table now let’s make a feast I know you’re not a preacher but I’ll listen to you preach Cause your start was not fresh And your canvas was creased Would it even make a difference? Live and die and be remembered in a small town fairy tale at least Oh my darling, I’ve spent all my life Trying to make you different trying to turn you around I keep asking myself why oh my darling I’m sorry you never came down I’m sorry you never came down I’m sorry you never came down I’m sorry you never came down
5.
The rain has gone – The Purple Shoes Don’t sink my ship I’m gunna battle on, tell me what you think but you might be wrong I was young and strong I had a lot to learn, all that matters now is that the rain has gone All that matters now is that the rain has gone Not feeling good today can you help me find my way, through the darkness Take me out on the town, show me what my life’s about All that matters now is that the rain has gone All that matters now is that the rain has gone I wait for the sun, it’s not out But at least the rain has gone I wait for the sun, it’s not out But at least the rain has gone Solo I wait for the sun, it’s not out But at least the rain has gone I wait for the sun, it’s not out But at least the rain has gone Don’t sink my ship I’m gunna battle on, tell me what you think but you might be wrong I was young and strong I had a lot to learn, all that matters now is that the rain has gone All that matters now is that the rain has gone The rain has gone The rain has gone The rain has gone The rain has gone
6.
Angel Shoes 03:43
Angel Shoes - The Purple Shoes Gunna put on Angels shoes and send him walking Gunna put him on a bike to ride around the world Go and catch that knowledge that you’re craving Go and find yourself out there in the world Make sure you right where ever you wonder A solitary man feeling right at home Make sure you make the most of where you lay your hat And come back stronger that’s the way it goes Don’t you come back till you’ve got stories to tell Don’t you come back till you’ve been everywhere Don’t you come back till you’ve got stories to tell Don’t you come back, don’t you come back Gunna put on Angels shoes and send him walking Gunna put him on a bike to ride around the world Go and catch that knowledge that you’re craving Go and find yourself out there in the world Don’t you come Back…….. Mellow Chorus Don’t you come back……… Chorus Don’t you come back…………..
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Melody’s eyes – The Purple Shoes Chorus Melody play with her heart upon her sleeve And she sings for her love and she dares to believe Melodies eyes give away her secrets And she knows she can’t deceive any more Verse Dancing in harmony they meet Strumming over the strings of time Melody’s heart skips a beat While her and her lover walk in line….. Chorus Melody play with her heart upon her sleeve And she sings for her love and she dares to believe Melodies eyes give away her secrets And she knows she can’t deceive any more Verse Doing what she thinks is right Melody keeps it all inside Hoping one day he’ll be free So she can tell him how she feels…. Chorus Melody play with her heart upon her sleeve And she sings for her love and she dares to believe Melodies eyes give away her secrets And she knows she can’t deceive any more Solo over verse Chorus chords La la da da da da da da da da da da Da da da da da da da da da da da da La da da da da ad ad da da da da da And She knows she can’t deceive anymore x 3
8.
I See You 03:40
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He Holds On 04:03
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Santa Cruz 04:40
11.
Born To Play 04:29
Born to play - The Purple Shoes Chorus I was born to Play I was born to play I know it's hard to get your head around when your mind don't work that way I was born to play X3 Verse I could live my life out on the factory line but i know that one day i would quit I could get in line but I'll never get it right I was born for something and that's not it i could compress my mind Let my potential fly away Fly away....... Chorus Verse Oh don't get me Wrong It's not that i don't want to work I want to do something worthwhile i'll stay up all night to get that piece of music right cause everybody needs a song you can call me lazy you can call us anything you want but your wrong Chorus Solo X2
12.
Ophelia 05:44
Ophelia – The Purple Shoes Chorus Oh Ophelia I can feel ya on both sides Oh Ophelia Won’t you stop your winds from blowing for a while? Verse Oh, you were born a storm You were born a windy day, But I prey That you will stop, to let me through For one day, before you blow me away Chorus Verse Oh, lock your doors They told me not to let you in Oh but I am drawn, I can’t stop you by hiding Your gunna take what’s yours, your gunna take what’s yours Everything that I was looking for Ooooo oooooo oooo Over Chorus Chorus Oh Ophelia I can feel ya on both sides Oh Ophelia Won’t you stop your winds from blowing for a while? Stop your winds from blowing for a while Stop your winds from blowing for a while

about

The new Purple Shoes album talks to its audience through song presenting a quirky blend of English infused Americana with a Folk/Pop twist. The Purple Shoes share thoughts, dreams and small town fairy tales.

The band showcased some of this new material at a sell-out show at the Ropetackle Arts Centre in September 2018 before collaborating with renowned producer and festival promotor Duncan Stewart to begin their first Album. Along with BBC sound engineer Martyn Backer and the best of local session players Marie and Mike continued to record the songs they have crafted over the years together into the first Purple Shoes Album.

With songs such as ‘Small town Fairy tale’ Which tells the story of a split personalty caused by addiction with the narrator portraying a dark honesty and a haunting truth that most people can relate to.

Some songs have different vibes entirely with the joy of ‘Angel Shoes’ which tells of a friend who goes travelling and how they must not return until they have stories to bring home with them.

The album leads you on a journey through peeks and lows just like life and the struggles we all go through. With deep and meaning full lyrics alongside cheerful music, some of the songs give the impression that that they are happy songs until you listen closely to the words.

The Purple Shoes can digest what seems idyllic through the presentation of their Small Town Fairy tales. They project a beautiful world, but then they invite you to dig deeper, to make you realize that despite the ideology we all feel the same.

credits

released June 18, 2020

The Purple Shoes
vocals/Acoustic guitar - Marie Dance
Vocals/Lead guitar - Michael Bickers

Drums/Percussion  - Theseus Gerard. 
Bass on tracks 1, 2, 3, 6, , 11 and 12 - Nigel Ball
Bass on Track 9 - Chris Godfrey
Bass on track 5 - Martyn Baker
Double Bass on Track 8 - Richard Dadson
Backing vocals on Tracks 2,3,4,5,7,11 and 12 - Paul Diello.
Backing vocals on track 7  - Laura Ward
Fiddle on Track 9 - Mervyn Wallis
lap steel guitar on track 7 - Scott Smith
Saxophone on tracks 2 and 12 - Will Nash

all lyrics and music written by the purple shoes except: ' Melody's eye - Purple shoes/Rob vallack.
Strange and ' small town fairy tale'  - Purple shoes/ Theseus Gerard
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Female fronted twenty first century Folk/Rock with haunting harmonies and distinctive rhythm. The Purple Shoes talked to their audiences through song presenting a quirky blend of English infused Americana with a Folk/Pop twist. The Purple Shoes shared thoughts, dreams and small town fairy tales. Sadly they no longer talk to each other but thankfully their beautiful music will live on forever. ... more

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