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Shot At The Big Time

from Manifest Destiny by The Gunboat Diplomats

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Shot At The Big Time
When you're a one-trick pony in a one horse town
And the sanctimony is enough to get you down
Keep sitting tall in the saddle, staying in the hunt
Faith is half the battle, winners ride out in front

To take a shot at the big time
Just like a front runner in his prime
Champing at the bit now, ready to go
Y'know, I'm looking for my shot at the big time
First off the bell when I hear it chime
My number's gonna hit, now, win, place or show

I'll be a big time spender, a player who wins
Just need some legal tender
Some fives and tens and Benjamins

I was out of the running, riding on the edge
Now I'm up and gunning, number one down the stretch
Yeah, I'm the main attraction, so get your bets in late
I'll cover all the action, grab the lead out the gate

Can't wait to take my shot at the big time
Just like a dark horse, you know that I'm
Fired up with speed to burn, hitting my stride
And now I'm headed for a shot at the big time
The way I'm winning ought to be a crime
Coming 'round the last turn, letting it ride

I put my money on a shot at the big time
Quick as a closer getting off the dime
Staying with the front pack, king for a day
I'm cashing in to get a shot at the big time
Straight up the leader board, I'm gonna climb
Running on the fast track, going away

I want my shot at the big time
Ready or not, gonna make it mine...

credits

from Manifest Destiny, track released March 12, 2023
Chuck Nash: Lead vocals, backing vocals, guitars
K. Holmes: Keyboards, backing vocals
Ken Nasta: Percussion

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