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Allentown

from Tremolo by Michael McAdam

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“Allentown” – I played Key West, FL, a lot with my own band and got to know many locals, most of whom came from somewhere up north. Many came south to escape something back home, whether it be a spouse, ex-lover, the weather, the law, a dead-end job or lack of one. Many just wanted to be somewhere where the party never ends. Some just drove as far south as their car would go. The protagonist in the song is escaping an abusive relationship in a town that isn’t offering her much of a future. Oh, and she steals her boyfriend’s credit card before she sneaks out the door.

lyrics

Allentown
(Michael McAdam)

as she tiptoed out the door, he was passed out on the floor
she'd packed it up, and almost changed her mind
she'll be three or four states gone
when he curses the alarm
but she's pointed south on highway 309

now it's the last time she crosses the Lehigh county line
and they'll all cut their losses when she leaves it all behind
'cause he used her up when he'd get jacked up
and he kicked her when she's down
and she won't be going back to Allentown

from the Pennsylvania hills to just past Jacksonville
she’s tired, scared but twenty four and free
but his MasterCard she found, now she won't be slowing down
'til she gets to where the highway meets the sea

and it's the last time she crosses the Lehigh county line
and they'll all cut their losses when she leaves it all behind
and she'll make her stand, ashes to the sand, in this paradise she's found
and she's never going back to allentown

and it's the last time she crosses monroe county line
and they all cut their losses when she left it all behind
but she'll make her stand, ashes to the sand, in this paradise she's found
and she won't be going back no more
she won't be going back for sure
she's never going back to allentown

credits

from Tremolo, track released April 15, 2022
“Allentown” (McAdam)
MM – Lead & Harmony Vocals, Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Bass, Percussion
Jack Irwin – Organ, Percussion
Garry Tallent – Bass
Gregg Wetzel – Piano
Bruce Bouton – Pedal Steel
Eugene Paul – Drums

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Michael McAdam Nashville, Tennessee

Well known and sought out Nashville guitar player Michael McAdam steps out with new release.
Songs about love and loss, guilt and regret and other shiny things.

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