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Positively 4th Street

from 3200 W 22nd Court by Mike Lawson & Friends

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Another amazing and caustic Bob Dylan song, and one Merl Saunders and Jerry Garcia covered together in the early 1970s. And, it is one that everyone can relate to, because we all know that person.

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You've got a lotta nerve to say you are my friend
When I was down you just stood there grinnin'

You've got a lotta nerve to say you got a helping hand to lend
You just want to be on the side that's winnin'

You say I let you down, ya know its not like that
If you're so hurt, why then don't you show it?

You say you've lost your faith, but that's not where its at
You have no faith to lose, and ya know it

I know the reason, that you talked behind my back
I used to be among the crowd you're in with

Do you take me for such a fool, to think I'd make contact
With the one who tries to hide what he don't know to begin with?

You see me on the street, you always act surprised
You say "how are you?", "good luck", but ya don't mean it

When you know as well as me, you'd rather see me paralyzed
Why don't you just come out once and scream it

No, I do not feel that good when I see the heartbreaks you embrace
If I was a master thief perhaps I'd rob them

And tho I know you're dissatisfied with your position and your place
Don't you understand, its not my problem?

I wish that for just one time you could stand inside my shoes
And just for that one moment I could be you

Yes, I wish that for just one time you could stand inside my shoes
You'd know what a drag it is to see you

Words and Music by Bob Dylan
© Universal Music Publishing Group
Used by Permission

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from 3200 W 22nd Court, released December 21, 2021
Mike Lawson - Guitar, Fender Bass VI, Vocals
Phil Madeira - Hammond, Piano
Joe Montague - Drums, Percussion

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Mike Lawson & Friends Nashville, Tennessee

Mike Lawson has, over 30 years, recorded and/or performed together with Merl Saunders, Vince Welnick, Vassar Clements, Pete Sears, Gary Talley, John McEuen, Bob Welch, Dennis Robbins, Joe Louis Walker, Jorma Kaukonen, Phil Keaggy, Jack Casady, Scott Guberman, Dianne Davidson, Noah Wall, Tyra Juliette, Bill Vitt, Rob Wasserman, Michael Cleveland, Phil Madeira, and a host of other amazing friends. ... more

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