The Willie Way
from Jon Gonzales Hosted by Jon Gonzales
San Francisco Bay Area ukulele recording artist Jon Gonzales pays tribute to his idol, Willie Nelson, via an ode titled "The Willie Way" just in time for Willie's 84th birthday (4/30). Smoke it if you got it. Produced by Michael Lindner. lyrics: Mama, you didn't let your babies grow up to be cowboys A long time forgotten are the dream that just fell by the way I learned for myself, the night life ain't no good life And Gee ain't it funny how time slips away Mama didn't raise me to be no outlaw I learned to bite the bullet and be the slave I transformed myself moving north through California Down the highway A.K.A. Willie Way Let know one ever say that I'd be okay to put me in a cage I long to live the Willie Way Oh Grandma, you loved the outlaws of the highway Who taught us to love everyone, live every day Then Jasper came along to help me be this very song and the white light from the Stardust lit the way Seven Spanish angels too close to the ground At Home Motel on Long Lost Highway You're almost 85, you're Whiskey River ain't run dry And it's time to stand outside and smoke a "j" The world is full of slaves But in my world, they're be no 'tengo que's' I'm free to choose the Willie Way Let know one ever say that I'd be okay to put me in a cage I long to live the Willie Way lyrics and music by Jon Gonzales (BMI 2017) JG: ukulele, lead vocals Michael Lindner: requento nashville tuned parlor guitar, accordion, bass, drums and percussion keyboard backing vocals Recorded, mixed, and produced by Michael Lindner-Alley One Studio 2017
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