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REAL ROAD HAMMER

by PETER MYLES

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1.
IT CAN'T BE SUMMERTIME Peter Myles VERSE 1 E --------------------------------- B ---- A A drop of honey on my old blue jeans E ------------------------------- B ---- A --- E A ton of dark flies on the window screen E ------------------------------------------------ B --A The smells are special and the noises are clear ------------------- E --------------------------- B ---- G -- E And you can see kids playing in the green corn field Guitar Lick VERSE 2 E ----------------------------------------------- B ---- A It’s time to ride wild horses and some big bulls ---------------------- E ------------------------------- B - A - E To drink some fresh cold beers and eat good BBQ’s E ------------------------------------------------ B --A Sitting ‘round the fireplace with marshmallows ------------------- E --------------------- B - G - E And watching all the fireflies doing rodeo CHORUS ------------------ A ------------------------------ Well, it’s summertime and it’s time to cheer ------ E ------------------------------------------- B – G - E To share some good times to share the real things ----- A -------------------------------------------- I’ll pick up m y guitar and you’ll all sing along ---------------- E -------------------------------------- B – G – E – E/F#/G/Ab Because it can’t be summertime without a country song Solo VERSE 3 E ---------------------------------------------------------- B ---- A My first French kiss underneath the oak tree -------------------------- E ------------------------------------------- B - A - E It was the real first time my heart has skipped a beat E ---------------------------------------------------------------- B --A The feel of your skin drove me out of my mind -------------------------------- E ----------------------------------- B - G - E And even worse when we swam naked in the tides Guitar Lick: 2x VERSE 4 E ------------------------------------------------- B - A Man I know how precious summertime can be --------------- E -------------------------------- B – A - E So let’s go on and have fun with our own family E -------------------------------------------- B ---- A ---- The barns and chickens and the whole damn thing ---------------- E -------------------------------- B – G – E – E/F#/G/Ab It makes me forget ‘bout winter, fall and even spring CHORUS & END A -------------------------------------------------- Well, it’s summertime and it’s time to cheer ------- E ------------------------------------------ B – G - E To share some good times to share the real things ----- A --------------------------------------------- I’ll pick up my guitar and you’ll all sing along ---------------- E ---------------------------------------- B – G -E Because it can’t be summertime without a country song ---------------- E ---------------------------------------- B – G -E Because it can’t be summertime without a country song ------------- D – A – E --------------------------------- E – D - A Because it can’t be summertime without a country song
2.
DON'T MESS AROUND WITH ME Peter Myles INTRO: --- E --- D – A – E VERSE 1 ------------ E ----------------------------- We’ve known each other for so long ----- D ----------------------- A ----------------- E --- D - A I know as much about you as you about me ---- E ----------------------------------- You don’t have to make things look so cool ---- D ----------------------- A --------------------- E One day we’ll have to deal with it face to face ------------ D -------------- A ----------------- E Stop yapping like a coward become a man D ---------------------- A ---------------- E Until you grow up you can go to hell --------- D ------------------------------------------- Well you can do anything that you wanna do --------------- A -------------------------------------------- E – D – A – G (2X) But I’m warning you… Don’t mess around with me Transition: --- E --- D – A – E ----- D – A VERSE 2 ------------ E ----------------------------- I’m not an angel and so aren’t you ----- D ----------------------- A ----------------- E --- D - A If I’m a liar then you never say the truth ---- E ----------------------------------- You didn’t play fair, It’s over now ---- D ----------------------- A --------------------- E Don’t come and tell me that you never knew ------------ D -------------- A ----------------------- E Stop showing off and shut your damn big mouth --------------- D ---------------- A ------------------------- E And if you ever find your guts. Come and kick my ass --------- D ------------------------------------------- Well you can do anything that you wanna do --------------- A -------------------------------------------- E – D – A – G (2X) But I’m warning you… Don’t mess around with me Transition: --- E --- D – A – E ----- D – A SOLO: --- D – A – E (3X) VERSE 3 ------------ E ----------------------------- We both know we don’t really get along ----- D ----------------------- A ----------------- E --- D - A I’m too straight for you and you ain’t enough for me ---- E ----------------------------------- You go out to party and act like a fool --- D ----------------------- A --------- E --- D - A While I work my ass off to get a pay ------------ D -------------- A ------------------- E You screwed too many people around you ---------- D ---------------- A ---------------- E And you still deny it’s all because of you --------- D ------------------------------------------- Well you can do anything that you wanna do --------------- A -------------------------------------------- E – D – A – G (2X) But I’m warning you… Don’t mess around with me G/G/G/G/ D/D/D/D/ E END: --- E --- D – A – E (3X)
3.
I'M GOING OUT TONIGHT Peter Myles INTRO: --- C – F – C – C – F – G – F – C VERSE 1 ----------------------------------- C ----- F -------------------- C I’m going out tonight, so honey please don’t start a fight ------------------------------ F -------------------------------- No matter what you’ll say or do, I don’t give a damn ----------------------------------------------- C Don’t ever think you’ll change my mind ----------------- G -------------------------- F ------------------------ C Don’t worry I’m a big boy and I know how to behave in a bar VERSE 2 -----------------------C ---- F --------------------------- C I’m going out tonight and everything will be alright ----- F -------------------------------------------- I’ll drink a beer or two, I’ll cheer with friends ------------------------------------------ C And rock the dance floor for a while --------------- G ---------------------------- F ------------------------------------ C – C/D/E/Eb Don’t worry I know who I love and care, kiss me and let me have fun BRIDGE ------------- F ---------------------------------------- If you act like a child, you’re gonna drive me wild --- C --------------------------- I swear you better let me free ------------------- F --------------------------------- Or else I’m gonna lie and don’t dare me to try ----------------- G ------------------------------ You’ll see that I can really really be mean… ---------------------------------------- C - C/F/G-G/F/C I’m going out…I’m going out tonight SOLO: F/C/G/C VERSE 3 -----------------------C ---- F --------------------------- C I’m going out tonight and I am looking for a good time ----- F -------------------------------------------- I’m gonna shoot some pool, I’ll take things smooth and cool ------------------ C ---------------------------- I won’t care ‘bout the other girl’s attention --------------- G --------------- F -------------------- C Don’t worry I won’t flirt at all but I will party all night BRIDGE ½ -------------- F ------------------------------------------ If you act like a child, you’re gonna drive me wild ----- C --------------------------- I swear you better let me free ------------------ F ---------------------------------- Or else I’m gonna lie and don’t dare me to try, ---------------- G ------------------------------- You‘ll see that I can really really be mean… VERSE 4 -------------------- C --------- F -------------------------------- C I’m going out tonight, ‘Cause I need sometimes to relax ------- F ------------------------------------------------------ I’ll wear my old blue jeans, my t-shirt of James Dean ------------------ C ------------------------- I won’t be showing off and that’s a fact ---------------- G ---------------------------------------- G -------------------- Don’t worry I won’t be back late… Don’t worry I won’t be back late… ---------------- G ---------------------------------------- Don’t worry I won’t be back late… I’m going out…. I’m going out tonight END: --- C – F – C – C – F – G – F – C
4.
COWBOYS NEVER CRY Peter Myles INTRO : C add9 – F maj VERSE 1 C ------------------------------------------------- F --------------------------- The day that my heart first broke up, I held the teardrops in my eyes C ------------------------------------------------ G ---------------------------- My dad told me with his deep voice, ‘’ act like a man & don’t cry anymore’’ ---------- C ----------------- C7 -------------------------------- F -------------- Am I didn’t know then what the word shame meant, but I felt it deep inside --------- C -------------------------------------------------- G --------- My eyes where glazed, I was choked from rage, then he told me: -----------F ----- C ------- ‘’That cowboys never cry’’ CHORUS ------------------- F -------------- C ---------------------------- Cowboys never cry, ‘Cause until death they have to stand tall ------------------ F -------------- C ----------------------------- Cowboys never cry, no matter how deep they are hurt inside ------------------ F -------- Am ---------------------------------- G --- Cowboys never cry, ‘Cause since I’m a kid I’ve been told, ----------------- C ------- that cowboys never cry Guitar Lick: --- C add9 – F maj (2X) VERSE 2 C ------------------------------------------------- F ------------------ C So many nights I layed down in my bed, staring at the walls C ------------------------------------------------ G ---------------------------- I was hurting so much it was killing me, God am I weak I can’t stay strong ---------- C ----------------- C7 -------------------------------- F -------------- Am My pillow was my only friend I used to count on when I couldn’t stand tall --------- C ------------------------------------------------- G ‘Cause I always had this damn thought inside me, ------------------------------- C saying that cowboys never cry CHORUS ------------------- F -------------- C ---------------------------- Cowboys never cry, ‘Cause until death they have to stand tall ------------------ F -------------- C ----------------------------- Cowboys never cry, no matter how deep they are hurt inside ------------------ F -------- Am ---------------------------------- G --- Cowboys never cry, ‘Cause since I’m a kid I’ve been told, ----------------- C ------- that cowboys never cry SOLO 1: --- Am – G – F //// Am – G – F – G CHORUS ------------------- F -------------- C ---------------------------- Cowboys never cry, ‘Cause until death they have to stand tall ------------------ F -------------- C ----------------------------- Cowboys never cry, no matter how deep they are hurt inside ------------------ F -------- Am ---------------------------------- G --- Cowboys never cry, ‘Cause since I’m a kid I’ve been told, ----------------- C ------- that cowboys never cry Guitar Lick: --- C add9 – F maj (2X) BRIDGE: ---- G ------------------------------ F I can’t do much God knows if I try, -- G ---------------------------------- F ------ each time I feel so shameless I could die --- G ----------------- F --------------------------- G ----------------- I know I should… but even if I should, I can’t it’s locked inside SOLO 2: --- Am – G – F //// Am – G – F – G OUTRO: --- F – C / F – C / F – Am / G – C – G //////////// FIN: -- C/F/G
5.
LET'S SHOOT SOME POOL Peter Myles CAPO 2 INTRO: --- E VERSE 1 ------- E ------------------------ It’ Friday night, I’m feeling hot I’d drink some booze. A few tequila shots… Oh! Oh! Oh! ------- E ---------------------------------------- I’m going out tonight to party all night long No matter where I’ll go, I’m gonna have some fun… Oh! Oh! Oh! ---- B ----------------------------- I call cab, I’m heading for the pub I wanna hear good music, some rock & roll The girls are sexy and the crowd is wild Tonight’s the night my friend I’ll be a superstar CHORUS ------ E ----------------------- A --------- Be chill sweety let’s shoot some pool B ------------------------------------------ Just you and me it would be so cool ------------ E --------------------------- A – Come closer and show me how to play ---------- B -------------------------------- No matter win or lose, show me all the way ----------- E ------------------------------ A Be chill sweety let’s shoot some pool ----- B --------------------------------------------------- I’ll do what you want if you don’t treat me cruel ----- A ------------------------------- So thrill me, give it a try, give it a try ---------------------------------- E 'Cause you got nothing to lose Guitar Lick: --- E – A – B – E (2X) VERSE 2 ------- E --------------------------------- It’ close to midnight, I’m in the mood I’m feeling tipsy, feeling in the groove… Oh! Oh! H! ---------- E ------------------------------------ The barmaid at the bar caught my attention Like James Bond in the movies, she’s my only mission… Oh! Oh! Oh! --- B ---------------------------------------- I got her in my target and I won’t let go I’ll try all my old speeches like Romeo Tonight’s the night my friend I’ll be a superman CHORUS ------ E ----------------------- A --------- Be chill sweety let’s shoot some pool B ------------------------------------------ Just you and me it would be so cool ------------ E --------------------------- A – Come closer and show me how to play ---------- B -------------------------------- No matter win or lose, show me all the way ----------- E ------------------------------ A Be chill sweety let’s shoot some pool ----- B --------------------------------------------------- I’ll do what you want if you don’t treat me cruel ----- A ------------------------------- So thrill me, give it a try, give it a try ---------------------------------- E 'Cause you got nothing to lose Guitar Lick: --- E – A – B – E (4X) //// F# - G - A BRIDGE: ------ E -------------------- A ----------- Be chill sweety let’s shoot some pool (3X) ------ E -------------------- B ----------- Be chill sweety let’s shoot some pool CHORUS & END ------ E ----------------------- A --------- Be chill sweety let’s shoot some pool B ------------------------------------------ Just you and me it would be so cool ------------ E --------------------------- A – Come closer and show me how to play ---------- B -------------------------------- No matter win or lose, show me all the way ----------- E ------------------------------ A Be chill sweety let’s shoot some pool ----- B --------------------------------------------------- I’ll do what you want if you don’t treat me cruel ----- A ------------------------------- So thrill me, give it a try, give it a try ---------------------------------- E 'Cause you got nothing to lose
6.
DAMN TOO LONG Peter Myles VERSE 1 ------------------------------------ D I got ten years behind the bars ----------------------------------------------------------- A For selling personal information ‘bout credit cards --------- D ---------------------- D7 ----------- G --------------------- Gm Some say I’m just a con man, that I deserve to be where I am -------------------- D ------------------- A -------------- D But they don’t know the entire story from the start Verse 2 --------------------------- D Well, it all began in ’92, -------------------------------------------------------------- A I lost everything I owned and didn’t know what to do --------------- D ----------------------------------------- D7 And then I met an old friend of mine who said to me ---------------- G ---------------------------------------- Gm Just do what I say and you won’t ever have to worry -- D ----------------------------------------- A ------------------- D – D7 So I started making lot’s of easy money and I never stopped CHORUS ----------- G -------------------------------- G -------------------------------- Then I took all kinds of therapy, to find out what was wrong with me ------------------------------------------------------------------ A ---- G The psycho said they’d find a cure which is not guaranteed -----------D --------------------------------------- Now, I learned that freedom has a price to pay ------------- G ------------------------------------ I guess I paid my dues, can’t wait to go away ------------------ D ------ A ------------------ D ‘Cause I’ve been in jail for damn too long! Guitar Lick BRIDGE --- G ---------------------------------------- I know I’ve been a master of illusion, --- G ---------------------------------------- I used some tricky ways and manipulation --- G ------------------------------------------------------------- A -- G Now I need to find a way to get back my dignity and pride VERSE 3 ------------------------------------------- D Now I recall what Mama used to say ---------------------------------------------------------- A Just be a true believer and work hard everyday ------ D ------------------------------------------ D7 In Court the jury took my case very seriously ------------------ G ------------------------ Gm ------- I should’ve listen to my Mama’s warning carefully --------------- D ---------------------------------------------------- Despite I knew I was wrong, I guess life gave it back to me CHORUS & END ----------- G -------------------------------- G -------------------------------- Then I took all kinds of therapy, to find out what was wrong with me ------------------------------------------------------------------ A ---- G The psycho said they’d find a cure which is not guaranteed -----------D --------------------------------------- Now, I learned that freedom has a price to pay ------------- A ------------------------------------ I guess I paid my dues, can’t wait to go away ------------------ D ------ A ----D-A --- G --- D ‘Cause I’ve been in jail for damn too long!
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REAL ROAD HAMMER Peter Myles INTRO: --- A – G – D --- A – G – D /// A – G – D --- A – G – D VERSE 1 ---------- A ------------------------------------ Driving a heavy load all year long is a job ---------------- E --------------------------------------------------- I’m dealing with the rocky roads, the stress, the hills and cars --------------- F#m ------------------------------------------------ To keep it cool and chill, I’m listening to a Georges Strait song ----------------- D --------------------------------------------- While I still look ahead to be aware of what’s goin’on VERSE 2 -------------- A ---------------------------------------- A cup of coffee in my hand, I’m ready for my day ------------------ E --------------------------------------------- My check up is done, it’s all set and safe for the highway --------- F#m ----------------------------------------- I’ve planned the rush hours, bridges and the tolls -------------- D ---------------------------------- E ----- Being on time for my deliveries under my control CHORUS ------------------------- D -------------------------------------- A ------ ‘Cause I’m a real road hammer, I’m burning miles since ever --------------------------- D ------------------------- E And when it hit the road, I’m a GPS on the go ------------------------------ D --------------------------------- A Cities are sometimes wild, there’s traffic and red lights ------------------------------ D But safety’s my main goal, -------------------- E ---------------- A ‘cause I’m a real road hammer 4 sure Guitar lick: --- A – G - D VERSE 3 --------- A ---------------------------------------- When I’m behind the wheel it’s always Rock N Roll ------------------ E --------------------------------------------- But it’s a priceless freedom to my eyes and to my soul --------- F#m ----------------------------------------- Being my own boss is the way I love to earn my life -------------- D ---------------------------------------------- E ----- No matter what the weather is, there ain’t no compromise CHORUS Guitar lick: --- A – G - D SOLO: --- D – E – A – F# ------ D – E - A BRIDGE D -------------------------------- E To travel while working is way too hot ----------------- D ------------------------------------- E ------- I don’t care ‘bout anything else just let me drive my truck CHORUS & END D – A --- D – E OUTRO: A – G – D --- A – G – D /// A – G – D --- A – G – D
8.
SHOW ME THE WAY Peter Myles INTRO: --- G – G/C VERSE 1 --------------- C ---------------------------------- D ---------------------- G When I wake up everyday I feel like my life is always the same ------------------ C ------------------------------------------- D --------------------- G I hear my dad yelling and screaming at my mom and it drives me insane ------------- C ----------------------------------- G I tried to stop these fights a couple of times ---------------- C -------------------------- Em And I got beaten up for it several times ------------ Am -------------------------------------------------------------- D Is there anyone out there who could help me to ease up my mind CHORUS ------------------------- C --------- Man, I just wanna be somebody --------------------------------------- G Show me the way where I belong -------------------------- C ----- Being a kid ain’t always easy ----------------------------------------------- D These upside downs just lead me wrong -------------------------------------------- C Sometimes I don’t believe in anything ------------------------------------------- G - Em It drives me crazy and scares me on ----------------------------------- C But I just wanna be somebody D ------------------------------------------ G Man, show me the way where I belong VERSE 2 --------------- C ---------------------------------- D ---------------------- G Man, I’m only fifteen, my life sucks and I don’t know who I am ------------------ C ------------------------------------------- D --------------------- G My dad left for another lady now my mom wants me to become THE man ------------- C ----------------------------------- G I took charge of the chores to do at home ---------------- C -------------------------- Em Saw mommy go through a second cancer in a row ------------ Am -------------------------------------------------------------- D Is there anyone out there who could help me to ease up my mind CHORUS BRIDGE Am ------------------------------------------ Em ------------------------ Well, I’m really looking for someone who cares about me, Am ---------------- Em I wanna shine and glow Am ------------------------- Em --------------------------- C ------- D I wanna learn how to become a good man and stop this rodeo SOLO: --- C – G / C – D (2X) ------ C – D – G CHORUS OUTRO: --- C – D – G
9.
SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK Peter Myles INTRO: --- G – Em /// G – Em /// C CHORUS ---------------------- G --------------------------------------------- Em Some guys have all the luck, Some guys have all the pain ------- C ----------------------------------------------------------------- D ---------- Some guys get all the breaks, Some guys did nothing but complain VERSE 1 --- G ---------------------------------------------------------- Em Alone in a crowd on a bus after work, And I'm dreaming ------ C ------------------------------------------------------------------ D The guy next to me has a girl in his arms, My arms are empty --- G -------------------------------------------------------------------- Em How does it feel when the girl next to you, says she loves you ------ C ------------------------------------------------------------------- D ---- It seem so unfair when there's love everywhere, but there's none for me CHORUS ---------------------- G --------------------------------------------- Em Some guys have all the luck, Some guys have all the pain ------- C ----------------------------------------------------------------- D ---------- Some guys get all the breaks, Some guys did nothing but complain VERSE 2 --- G -------------------------------------------------------------- Em Someone to take on a walk by the lake, Lord let it be me ----- C ------------------------------------------------------------ D Someone who's shy, Someone who'll cry at sad movies --- G ---------------------------------------------------------------- Em I know I would die if I ever found out, she was fooling me --- C --------------------------------------------------------------- D ---- You're just a dream and as real as it seems, I ain't that lucky CHORUS ---------------------- G --------------------------------------------- Em Some guys have all the luck, Some guys have all the pain ------- C ----------------------------------------------------------------- D ---------- Some guys get all the breaks, Some guys did nothing but complain SOLO VERSE 3 --- G ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Em All of my friends have a ring on their finger, They have someone ----- C -------------------------------------------------- D Someone to care for them it ain't fair, I got no one --- G --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Em The car overheated, I called up & pleaded, There's help on the way ----- C ---------------------------------------------------------------- D ----- I called you collect you didn't accept, You had nothing to say CHORUS ---------------------- G --------------------------------------------- Em Some guys have all the luck, Some guys have all the pain ------- C ----------------------------------------------------------------- D ---------- Some guys get all the breaks, Some guys did nothing but complain -------------------------------------------------------------------- Em But if you were here with me, I'd feel so happy I could cry C --------------------------------------------------------- D You are so dear to me, I just can't let you say goodbye
10.
THIS TIME IS THE LAST TIME Peter Myles INTRO: A – E ---- A – B VERSE 1 E --------------------------------------------- Friday night I went out with my friends, we went to shoot some pool for a while ------------------------- A ----------------------------------- E I know I came back late and you stayed home all alone ---------- B – Slide C ----------- B – Slide C You’ve waited in our bed, to shout at me and complain, --------- B --------------- A until I’m going crazy all night long ----------- E ----------------------------------------------- B -------------------- E I know this time is the last time. That you will ever do this to me again Guitar Lick VERSE 2 ------------- E ----------------------------------------------------------------- I Can’t believe what U did to me, the day I took a step in this church ------------------------- A ------------------------------ E I stood there all alone, with your ring in my hand ------------------- B – Slide C ------------------- B – Slide C Again you changed your mind, I still look like a clown ------ B ------------------------------- A and you keep playing with my brain ----------- E -------------------------------- B -------------------- E ---- E/F#/G/Ab I swear this time is the last time, that you will ever do this to me again BRIDGE A ------------------------------------ E ---- I’ll sell the house and everything I own A --------------------------------------------- B ------------------ I’ll pack my bags and I’ll freeze my heart until I turn like stone ---------- E ------------------------------------ B ------------------ E ----------- ‘Cause this time is the last time, that you will ever do this to me again Guitar Lick SOLO: --- A – E ---- A – B ---- A – E – E ------------- E ----------------------------------------------------------------- I can’t believe what you did to me, but now I think it’s time for some changes ----------------------------- A ----------------------------------- E Well I won’t be back home, I’ll keep my heart for another ---------------- B – Slide C ------------------- B – Slide C Forgive me my sweetheart, I told you from the start, ------ B ------------------------- A to play with fire you get burned --------------------- E ------------------------------- B -------------------- E ---- Believe me this time is the last time, that U will ever do this to me again Guitar Lick BRIDGE A ------------------------------------ E ---- I’ll sell the house and everything I own A --------------------------------------------- B ------------------ I’ll pack my bags and I’ll freeze my heart until I turn like stone ---------- E ------------------------------------ B ------------------ E ----------- ‘Cause this time is the last time, that you will ever do this to me again E --------------------------------------------- E ---------------------------- ‘Cause this time is the last time, ‘Cause this time is the last time E -------------------------------------------------------- B ----------------------- A ‘Cause this time is the last time, that you will ever do this to me again, ------ E-------------------------------------- Papchoubapbap, bapdidouwap, wooooo

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Peter Myles Montreal, Québec

Warm &powerful voice, MYLES is Quebec’s rock’n country voice. From his electrifying energy, he knows how to transmit his passion to his audience with his New Country blended with Country Rock // Voix énergique & chaleureuse, Myles est la voix du rock'n country au Québec. D’une énergie électrisante, il sait transmettre sa passion à son auditoire avec son style Pop-rock assaisonné de country-folk ... more

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