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Last Will & Testament

by Bonnie Whitmore

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1.
Written by Bonnie Whitmore Fighting fires Broken wires It never seems to stop Burning wild Wood to the pile Another scar around my heart CH So I’ll work on my reverie The only one that hurts is me And I don’t need to take your time ‘Cause it’s just one more off my list And we can seal it with a kiss And I’ll go back to writing my Last will and testament Watch it burn Will you learn? Only time remains to tell ‘Cause when it goes We all know You can’t take it with you when you’re gone CH So I’ll work on my reverie The only one that hurts is me And I don’t need to take your time Cause it’s just one more off my list And we can seal it with a kiss And I’ll go back to writing my Last will and testament So here’s to you All that you do You’re just a lucky so-and-so
2.
Written by Bonnie Whitmore & Astrid Swan I sit under a tree With the world in front of me There’s so much that I don’t see The distance between us But a mocking bird it sings A thousand different things And who’s pulling all the strings? What get the most attention? But it’s none of my None of my business CH Day in and day out All we really do is scream and shout And missing what it’s really all about You say “A players gonna play” We should look the other way And who’s left for it to pay If indifferences persists us We should all be kind And only speak our minds Letting all who choose be blind And good intentions kill us But it’s none of my, None of my business CH Day in and day out All we really do is scream and shout And missing what it’s really all about Instead of melody Let's find the harmony Love forwardly Don’t let our fears defends us But it’s none of my, none of my, Oh it’s none of my, none of my business
3.
Right/Wrong 02:51
Written by Bonnie Whitmore and Scott Davis Who do you want to be? Rising high with the country going by your window From a distance it seems Everything you love can get lost in the shadows When you get in close, you’ll see it Ain’t a world of make-believe There’s so much more that’s right than wrong Where do you want to go? Surrounded by constant updates and endless chatter It’s hard to hate up close And words can get lost in the face of what really matters When the echoes get too loud You can pull yourself out of the clouds There’s so much more that’s right than wrong CH And I would rather shake your hand We won’t ever understand But what’s the point of liberty and the land of the free without you and me? What do you want to say? How will you be remembered when the stories are written What would be okay? If we could just offer more than what was given It’s not like you can take it with you The life you live and what you can do There’s so much more right than wrong CH Everybody wants to cast a wide net Collect as many friends as you can get
4.
Fine 03:53
By Jaimee Harris and Bonnie Whitmore When we first met, it was sickly sweet I looked at you, and you looked through me No secret I could hide or keep We both knew we were in too deep You light the match just to feel that spark It’s a beautiful thing to watch it fall apart It burns, it fades, and you’re left in the dark And all that’s left is a broken heart CH Are you okay honey? Are you looking for the exit sign? Are you coming with me? Know whatever you decide, I’ll be fine I’ll be fine Is it worth the wait? Should it be forgotten? ‘Cause it’s not the first time that I’ve fallen When you’re tattered and bruised, looking up from the bottom Do you hold them close just because you’ve got ‘em? CH Would I rather be lonely and change my mind a thousand times? If you could just hold me, maybe that’d be just fine Is that okay honey? Or are you looking for the exit sign? Are you coming with me? Know whatever you decide I’ll be fine I’ll be fine I’ll be fine
5.
Asked For It 02:52
So you think she has a daddy’s complex I say it’s more like Uncle Joe He gave a nickel, working girl’s wages Push it away or let it go Push it away or watch it grow CH She’s the kind of girl you say asked for it (asked for it) Didn’t see it coming, but she asked for it Cross and hope to die ‘cause you asked for it (asked for it) Now baby, baby, don’t you cry There are few who try for retribution Statistics show it’s more like one of six (five) Don’t worry, they probably know or knew them ‘Cause after all, sex is sex And after all, sex is sex CH So go on and blame the victim! Why should violence have consequence? And each time you silence them Recreates the same event CH She’s the kind of girl you said asked for it (asked for it) Didn’t see it coming, but she asked for it Your lover or your daughter must have asked for it (asked for it) Now baby, baby, don’t you cry She’s the kind of girl you said asked for it (asked for it) Your sister or your mother must have asked for it Cross and hope to die ‘cause you asked for it (asked for it) Now baby, baby, don’t you cry (She didn’t ask for it) Now baby, baby, don’t you cry (She didn’t ask for it) Now baby, baby, don’t you cry
6.
Time to shoot, take the shot Show the world what you got When it’s done, when you’re gone Were you right, or were you wrong? When it’s yours, what’s the cost Is it truly worth the lost? When you’re broken, will you heal When there’s nothing left to feel? CH The question on my mind: Why did it seem worth it at the time? For the truth, for the war To know what you’re fighting for ‘Cause it’s not about faith If all you hold is to hate When it’s black, or if it’s blue The choice is only up to you And if you’re scared, don’t feed the fears ‘Cause we’ve shed a thousand tears CH Time to shoot, take the shot And is it worth it? Time to shoot, take the shot And is it worth it? Time to shoot, take the shot And is it worth it? Is it worth it?
7.
Just two old fools, who grew up too slow The ones that you choose, ones you let go The heart is a vast, mysterious place You take in the love though you know it will break CH But I make you laugh, and you make me sing Finally at last, I know what I’m doing And I’ve got your back, don’t mention a thing Just glad that we have a love worth remembering When I’m looking back, I knew from the start Too scared of the chance, it falling apart I want to no longer mourn its loss Only to love you, no matter the cost CH ‘Cause I make you laugh, and you make me sing Finally at last, I know what I’m doing And I’ve got your back, don’t mention a thing Just glad that we have a love worth remembering Now there’s comfort and peace in unconditional love It’s not what you get back, but the giving of CH When I made you laugh, and you helped me sing The moments they pass, a slow steady stream I still got your back, I won’t mention a thing Just glad that we have a love worth remembering I’m glad that we have a love worth remembering
8.
Imaginary 03:33
It’s not imaginary Lines we try to bury Hold out and be contrary Who gets to be extraordinary? But it won’t let go It’s seems the more you know The possibility to grow Doesn’t have much to show CH And it’s just passing us by We all weep and cry ‘Til the last one falls Don’t we all? Sleep will come As soon as our work is done United we become Equal as to everyone To keep it through the night What we know to be right Don’t let it out of sight And don’t fear the light CH ‘Cause it’s just passing us by We all weep and cry ‘Til the last one falls Yes, you can decide Or say we all tried As the last one falls Didn’t we all? Don’t we all? It’s not imaginary
9.
If we found the time If we found the merriment If we found the words We'd scratch them in new cement But those days are gone We've got only pictures now A rotary wheel and some leftover shotgun shells CH Nobody told us that the bastards were here All the rogues and the scoundrels are shedding their tears No, nobody told us that the cameras were here All the flashes and cables Won't someone please save us By our request Please turn in your uniforms Medallions and pins For the Aries and Capricorns File your complaints with this rookie officer He'll lend you a smile He'll lend you his deafest ear CH Nobody told us that the bastards were here All the rogues and the scoundrels are shedding their tears No, nobody told us that the cameras were here All the flashes and cables Won't someone please save us Bah bah deout
10.
CH You know how a heartbeat Both rises and falls Follow the breath As it ebbs and flows Remember the time When three became four The beat that brought me to you When you lose your heart In that first tug of war The bass feels the heartbeat On two and then four Love bleeds of anguish Once again and once more The low end, the rhythm The heart it beats for CH You know how a heartbeat Both rises and falls Follow the breath As it ebbs and flows Counting in time Both in rhythm and rhyme The beat that brought me to you I’ll love you for always You’ll be in my heart For the love and the laughter Will beat in my heart May it be with you forever always Start at the beginning And sing it once more CH You know how a heartbeat Both rises and falls Follow the breath As it ebbs and flows Remember the time When three became four The beat that brought me to you They say that the hearing’s The last thing to go So my friend, my heart Heart beats once more Be with you forever With me always I’ll see you again Somewhere and some-when I’ll see you again someday

about

These are who made this record literally possible. I am grateful to all of family, Scott Davis, Betty Soo, Craig Bagby, Trevor Nealon, Eleanor Whitmore, Akina Adderley, David Bechdolt, Steve Butts, Martha Whitmore, Will Johnson, Britton Beisenherz, Joie Mikitson, Jim Wilson, Jamiee Harris, Astrid Swan, and Pearl JR. You each helped make this happen.

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released September 1, 2020

Recorded at Ramble Creek Studio
Produced by Bonnie Whitmore and Scott Davis
Engineered and Mixed by Britton Beisenherz at Ramble Creek Studio
Mastered by Jim Wilson at Yes Mastering
Artwork and Design by Pearl JR

Bonnie Whitmore – Lead Vocals, Bass, 8 String Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Cello, Yeti Coffee Cup
Scott Davis – Vocals, Electric Guitars, 12 String Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Horn Arrangement on Right/Wrong and Last Will & Testament
Craig Bagby – Vocals, Drums, Percussion
Trevor Nealon – Hammond, Wurlitzer, Piano, Synths, Toy Piano
Betty Soo – Vocals, Accordion
Eleanor Whitmore – Violin, Strings Arrangements on Time To Shoot and George’s Lullaby
Akina Adderley – Backing Vocals on None Of My Business and Love Worth Remembering
David Bechdolt – Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone
Steve Butts – Trumpets
Martha Whitmore – Vocals on Love Worth Remembering
Will Johnson –Vocals on Flashes and Cables
Britton Biesenherz – Drum loop, percussion

Track Listing info:
1. Last Will & Testament – Written by Bonnie Whitmore Starlet & Dog SESAC
2. None Of My Business – Written by Bonnie Whitmore Starlet & Dog SESAC and
Astrid Swan Astrid Swan ASCAP
3. Right/Wrong – Written by Bonnie Whitmore Starlet & Dog SESAC and Scott Davis
Scott Davis BMI
4. Fine – Written by Bonnie Whitmore Starlet & Dog SESAC and Jaimee Harris Jaimee
Harris ASCAP
5. Asked For It - Written by Bonnie Whitmore Starlet & Dog SESAC
6. Time To Shoot - Written by Bonnie Whitmore Starlet & Dog SESAC
7. Love Worth Remembering - Written by Bonnie Whitmore Starlet & Dog SESAC
8. Imaginary - Written by Bonnie Whitmore Starlet & Dog SESAC
9. Flashes & Cables – Written by Will Johnson The Headwound Was A Setback BMI
10. George’s Lullaby – Written by Bonnie Whitmore Starlet & Dog SESAC

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