The Opener

from Ain't too pretty by The Great Novel

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Words by Endrick Tremblay
Music by The Great Novel

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I’m drinkin’ Pabst Blue Ribbon
On a Monday afternoon
Ain’t got no woman, but I belong to my friends
Mom always asks if I’m done,
Want me to leave for a lady instead
This town is a mine for friends but don’t look for nothing else

Then I’m soakin’ up the sun with rum
Lookin’ at the stars from the bar
They’re lookin’ for love, but I guess I’m just above.

I’m just jammin’ drunk with my friends
And for the rest I use my hands
And « no problem » cause «Cool Hand Luke» did the same

I’d love to look for love
But I’ve never been a travellin’ man
Ain’t got no license, just a mandolin in my hands

Here we go Folks...
One More Time...

Then I’m soakin’ up the sun with rum
Lookin’ at the stars from the bar
They’re lookin’ for love, but I guess I’m just above.

I won’t spend no money for a ring
An opener will do the job instead
I’ll tattoo somethin’
It’ll be « Mommy till the END! »

For you mom...

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from Ain't too pretty, track released May 17, 2013
Endrick Tremblay: Lead vocal, guitar, kazoo and words
Pascal Bonneville: Mandoline, back vocals
MarcOlivier Tremblay Drapeau: Double bass, back vocals
Gabrièle Côté-LeBreux: Back vocals, tambourine
Tristan Forget-Brisson: Drum, percs and back vocals

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The Great Novel Montreal, Québec

The Great Novel is a folk band from Montreal that combines roots instruments with a rock and roll mindset.
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The Great Novel est un band de Montréal qui combine instruments roots et énergie rock

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