Male Vocal · 2:59
Main Street Player — Male Vocal — Organ-And-Twin-Guitar Roots Rock
Organ-And-Twin-Guitar Roots Rock
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Main Street Player
Words by Douglas Heyes Jr. Listen to the recorded versions and follow the lyric below.
Original Doug Heyes lyrics · AI-generated music & vocals
An easily overlooked guitarist turns a Main Street sidewalk into a gathering place after closing time. He asks passersby to stop, listen and remember their capacity for love. Through cold concrete, streetlights and the arrival of morning, music becomes a way to offer forgiveness and recognize the people beside you.
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Recorded versions
3 recordings. Different voices and arrangements bring another side of the song into the light.
Female Vocal · 2:58
Main Street Player — Female Vocal — Harmony-Rich Acoustic Folk-Rock
Harmony-Rich Acoustic Folk-Rock
Mixed Vocals · 2:56
Main Street Player — Mixed Vocals — Roots-Reggae Communal Anthem
Roots-Reggae Communal Anthem
Lyrics
Main Street Player
Words by Douglas Heyes Jr
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MAIN STREET PLAYER I’m the guy that plays guitar on Main Street The one you barely see as you pass by But if you'll stop and listen for a moment I’ll make you remember, then I’ll make you cry Just come out from closing time till morning When you gotta have a little more Miracles can happen without warning Street light stage down by the liquor store CHORUS: Main Street Player up with the Sun When this cold, dark night is done Remember who you are You love everyone All love that is given Never goes away Everything forgiven Now let the music play When the boys and girls all get together Out here just because we want to be Let the music take you down the river Close your eyes and you will see Sometimes sad and sometimes sweet That's how we play it on the street Out here on the cold concrete We will make you feel the beat CHORUS: Main Street Player up with the Sun When this cold, dark night is done Remember who you are You love everyone All love that is given Never goes away Everything forgiven Now let the music play Spirit winds will rise up And carry you away A brand new day awaits you When the last one fades away You will find the colors In a million shades of Gray That’s all this Main Street Player Really has to say CHORUS: Main Street Player up with the sun When this cold, dark night is done Remember who you are You love everyone All love that is given Never goes away Everything forgiven Now let the music play OUTRO & OUT *****
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