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A9

from A9 by Alex MacDonald

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Dylan had his Highway 61, Bobby Troup had his Route 66, and I've got my A9! I grew up not far from the north end of the A9 and now I live at its southern end in Edinburgh.

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A9

A9, A9, driving down the A9
A9, A9, driving down the A9

Sixty seven, in a Ford Cortina
Keep her straight on the centre line
Just eighteen and the blood is wild
Driving down the A9

A9, A9, driving down the A9
A9, A9, driving down the A9

The night is free and my girl beside me
Long dark hair, and she looks so fine
Singing songs, the strings are humming
Driving down the A9

A9, A9, driving down the A9
A9, A9, driving down the A9

Head for home, the night is weary
Heart is heavy, left her crying
Push your chances every corner
Driving home the A9

A9, A9, driving down the A9
A9, A9, driving down the A9

Every bend don’t know what’s waiting
Fear sends shivers down my spine
I don’t know it’s hell or heaven
Driving home the A9

A9, A9, driving down the A9
A9, A9, driving down the A9

But then I took a road less travelled
At the crossroads saw the sign
Gave the wheel to a different driver
Driving home the A9

A9, A9, driving down the A9
A9, A9, driving down the A9

Now I drive across the country
Different drum, and a new design
Looking for lost sheep and shepherds
Driving down the A9

A9, A9, driving down the A9
A9, A9, driving down the A9

Many years now lie between us
Many memories round us twine
But I’m heading home forever
Driving home the A9

A9, A9, driving down the A9
A9, A9, driving down the A9

(c) Alex J MacDonald

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from A9, released November 16, 2012
Alex MacDonald: vocals, guitar
Doug MacDonald: bass guitar
Rob MacDonald: drums

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Alex MacDonald Edinburgh, UK

Grew up in Kildonan Strath, Sutherland, where I loved the psalms and hymns and the old folk songs my father had learned from his drover grand uncle.Went on to Cash, the Clancys and Corries, Tom Paxton and Dylan. Started playing guitar and writing songs in my teens, but only started recording this century with my rock band sons! Either solo or with my band, I've played all over Scotland. ... more

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