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Grandpa Would Have Loved John Prine
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A whimsical throwback country swing tune paying homage to my grandpa, Alvin Pruitt. RIYL: John Prine, Bob Wills, Roy Rogers
upbeat westernswing whimsical oldtimey country
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Shake the Tree is a multi-genre music project. We believe that good music is good music, and that you should follow wherever the melody leads you.
Shake the Tree is a Norman, Oklahoma-based multi-genre music project created by Sean Pruitt, in collaboration with Luke Brungardt (Allen Williams Band), Kevin Lewis (Jackroller), Ike Hall, and Ryan Hoes. It celebrates total freedom from stylistic expectations and restraints, and is driven entirely by a deep yet simple love for making music. With influences spanning blues, country, electronica, and pop--as well as metal, alternative, grunge, and progressive rock--Shake the Tree is an eclectic showcase of expression, a journey of discovery for which every listener is invited along for the ride.
Song Info
Genre
Country • Country Swing
Charts
#323 today Peak #66
#17 in subgenre Peak #3
Author
Sean M Pruitt
Rights
Sean M Pruitt
Uploaded
January 10, 2025
Track Files
MP3
MP3 7.3 MB • 320 kbps • 3:11
Lossless
WAV 34.2 MB
Meta Data
BPM
72
Vocals
Male
Character
Energy
relaxed, cool
high-energy
Danceable
coffee-place
dancefloor
Positivity
dark, sad, angry
happy
Appeal
unique
radio-friendly
Lyrics
(VERSE) He got older on the outside first Loved corny jokes, and he told 'em worse Gave me a nickel from an alligator purse Grandpa would have loved John Prine He played a fiddle with a yellow rose Taught me to drink from a garden hose Drew me pictures but he stole my nose Grandpa would have loved John Prine (CHORUS) I'll put my nickel in the jukebox And sing to "Daddy's Hands" Pretend you were here dancing, and playing fiddle with the band If heaven doesn't have a dance floor I'll play my guitar loud So you and your Rosie Can have a dance on a cloud (INSTRUMENTAL) (VERSE) Grandpa told me when he fought the war Marched with a gremlin on a foreign shore Hitler wasn't home, they didn't knock on the door Grandpa would have loved John Prine We made scooters out of roller skates Engraved funnies onto printing plates Grandma cooked and Grandpa ate And I know he would have loved John Prine (CHORUS) I'll put my nickel in the jukebox And sing to "Daddy's Hands" Pretend you were here dancing, and playing fiddle with the band If heaven doesn't have a dance floor I'll play my guitar loud So you and your Rosie Can have a dance on a cloud (CHORUS REPEATS) I'll put my nickel in the jukebox And you'll take angel by the hand You'll be dancing up in heaven Just like you always planned Music and Lyrics: Sean Pruitt Recording: Sean Pruitt - Vocals, guitar, bass Ryan Hoes - Drums Doug Stafford - Fiddle arrangement Mixed and Mastered by Ryan Hoes Copyright 2025. All rights reserved.
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