Name: Color by the Numbers
Duration: P00H03M17S
Description: Music and lyrics by Ian Stahl

Color by the Numbers

from City of Lights by Railyard Conspiracy

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Music and lyrics by Ian Stahl

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COLOR BY THE NUMBERS

There you go again
 Bit off more than you can swallow
 Gave up all your friends 
Said you've got bigger dreams to follow 
Now momma's upset 
'Cause you didn't leave no note
 You just up and left 
Kid I think you 'bout to choke

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Keep it simple kid 
You ain't the kind for the busy life 
Take it easy kid 
Don't go gettin' lost in the city lights
 Yeah, your eyes are crossed and your shoes are untied 
Color by the numbers and you might just get by all right

You said big men, don't bother takin' baby steps
 Think again, and count the ways that you’ve been blessed
 Now momma’s upset, 'cause you gave her the slip 
Watch your step, boy I think you 'bout to trip

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from City of Lights, released March 25, 2013
Ian Stahl: Lead vocals, lead guitar.
Joe Taff: Keyboards, harmony vocals.
Ben Muller: Tenor saxophone, harmony vocals.
Daniel Webber: Bass guitar.
EJ Nisbeth: Drums, electronic percussion.
Feat. Luca Antonucci: Trumpet

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