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The Teeth in Life

by Brett Dooley

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I watched you, underneath the sunshine
Smiling as you reached out for my throw
And I saw you, just before you caught that ball
The trip and fall, landing hard below

Through the tears you called my name
And battled not to feel ashamed
I scooped you up and asked if your ok

Life can be a jokers's card
For those without a ruthless heart
But the best of us play straight come what may

And when it's time you go your own way
I hope you think back to this day
Remember fondly the games that we played
Don't let the teeth in life take that away

I watched you, glowing in the moonlight
Waiting for your bright light to fall
And I saw you, chewing on those problems
That you realized no shooting star would solve

Wishes are a funny thing
Since life does need those hopes and dreams
But don't forget to act on your design

Take your time to make believe
Then raise your chin, grit your teeth
Climb to the top, but stay kind

And when it's time you go your own way
I hope you think back to this day
Remember fondly the games that we played
Don't let the teeth in life take that away

I watched you walk across that stage
And I realized you're finally at that age

So now it's time to you your own way
I hope you think back to that day
Remember fondly the games that we played
Always remember that day

It's time to you your own way
I hope you think back to that day
Remember fondly the games that we played
Don't let the teeth in life take that away
Don't let the teeth in life take that away

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released May 10, 2019
A big thank you to Sam Brown for adding the mandolin to this song!
All other writing, recording, mixing, mastering by Brett Dooley

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Brett Dooley Tucson, Arizona

Brett Dooley is an accomplished songwriter, singer, and multi-instrumentalist living in Tucson, AZ. Experimenting and growing throughout his music career, Brett has been a core performer in bands ranging from punk and hard rock to bluegrass, country and folk. As a singer, fans enjoy his energetic performances that carry the audience with him into the raw feelings of the songs. ... more

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