Royal

Royal was a down home hero
Playing in the Night Ray Band
East of the old foundation
Hungry for the promised land

Chewin' on a rag time rhythm
Chasing down a dead man's song
Face to face with a runaway dream
That was waiting for him all along

Come on Royal
Plant those feet in the soil
You've been burning like hot black oil
You know that you better slow down
Keep shaking 'till the day breaks
And all that fire's gonna to fade to gray
There's only so much that you can take before you give it all away

Reaching for an occupation
Road house cavalier
A crooked smile old crocodile
Grinning from ear to ear

Dancin' on a two top singing
Heart beating in his hand
Twisted up bad
Like a wet bar rag
Back on the road again

Come on Royal
Plant those feet in the soil
You've been burning like hot black oil
You know that you better slow down
Keep shaking 'till the day break
And all that fire's gonna to fade to gray
There's only so much that you can take before you give it all away

Madalena
I've been looking for a way out
But some nights I've found solace on my own
Come find me where skyline meets the road
It's the only place I know

Come on Royal
Plant those feet in the soil
You've been burning like hot black oil
You know that you better slow down
Keep shaking 'till the day break
And all that fire's gonna to fade to gray
There's only so much that you can take before you give it all away