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Scarecrow Sam

Words by Douglas Heyes Jr. Explore this song from the Douglas Heyes Jr. collection.

Original Doug Heyes lyrics · AI-generated music & vocals

Scarecrow Sam introduces himself as a one-man traveling rock-and-roll show, equal parts swagger, road weariness and restless appetite. After-parties and stage fantasies give way to a desert cabin, home cooking and another departure. His farewell promises that the next gathering is never far away while he still has music to play.

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Scarecrow Sam

Words by Douglas Heyes Jr

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SCARECROW SAM

I'm Scarecrow Sam, I'm a Guitar Man
I'm a one-man traveling rock ‘n roll band
I look like I do because I like it this way
My Brothers and my Sisters have all begun to fade away
We're playing after - after parties till the middle of the day
That's until the owner comes and says to go away

I used to go out dancing with a new one every night
Some fine and sweet romance in the pale moonlight
Trouble is, the morning comes, and I don't know your name
I used to be a wild one but now I'm getting tame
I'm up on stage and everybody knows that I'm the king
Courtesans and gallant Knights get down and kiss my ring
I wake up and I'm sweating like I'm having a bad dream
I tell you now I'm Scarecrow Sam, and I'm ‘bout to make you scream

SOLO 1:
HELLFIRE GUITAR SOLO

Come on ladies, shake it Up, your boys can keep the beat
I'm going to rip the Thunder till you're dancing in the street
I’m going to have you shaking, jumping right out of your shoes
You'll never be forsaken long as I can play the blues

SOLO 2:
RIP-SNORTIN’ BLUES SOLO

I'm scarecrow Sam, that's who I am
I bought myself a ticket to the promised land
I'm a real good man, and I'm right good looking
When I get Home, I'm lookin’ for some good home cookin’
Got a cabin in the sticks out on route 66
Maybe 40 klicks from the Colorado River
I'm eating store bought stuffing and my momma's cornbread muffins
I'm kicking back and waiting for the Lord to deliver

Rock and rollers, baby strollers, a van full of gear
Maybe time for all of us to GTF on out of here
Make a stop at Roy's Cafe for apple pie and beer
Whiskey, cigarettes and wine, and a jug of Everclear

WHITE LIGHT FEVER GUITAR/BASS/DRUM SOLO

I'm Scarecrow Sam and it's time for me to go
But you know I'm going to see you at the Rock and Roll Show
Sock hop, prom night, say goodbye at midnight
Dancing on a rainbow in the middle of the night
Wake up at the flamingo by the dawn's early light
I'm dancing like Bojangles and I'm trying to get it right
The Moon is on the rise and the stars are shining bright
I'm Scarecrow Sam, and it's time to say good night
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