CREDITS

Written by Ben Grace

Produced by Ben Grace & Paul Demer

Recorded by Mike Beck at Refuge Recording, Brett Parnell & Paul Demer.

Drums: Spencer Cohen
Bass: Robbie Klein
Banjo & pedal steel: Brett Parnell
Guitars & percussion: Paul Demer
Backing vocals: Paul Demer & Ben Grace

Mix: Chris Bethea
Master: Dave Gardner at Infrasonic sound

LYRICS

And i'm counting all my battles on the way o'er to the bank
Been slaving all the day under a man who couldn't thank
And at night i take this little stage and beat up old guitar
The only way that I get paid is "boy you'll go real far"

And i'm counting all my failures as i stumble off to church
All the shame and guilt I hold and all life's little hurts
And the preacher says that freedom's found in 'fessin all our sins
Oh boy the list is way too long and I don't know where to begin

Oh for sure this life is thankless it is cruel
A vapor in the wind and a game we'll never win
So forgive me if I look the fool
But I'll praise the Lord for what he gave and drink this cup half full

And i'm counting all my blessings on the way up to the bar
The good lord knows that these few mites won't go very far
But i'm sure to find some beauty in the bottom of a beer
Some days, hell I'll be honest, its the only joy round here

Oh for sure this life is thankless it is cruel
A vapor in the wind and a game we'll never win
So forgive me if I look the fool
But I'll praise the Lord for what he gave and drink this cup half full

And i'm counting all my troubles on the way down to the grave
I'm tryin to be thankful just like the scriptures say
I'm praying at the end of all this struggle I will find
A little hope, a dash of joy and, oh Lord, peace of mind

OTHER PODCAST appearances

FUTURE OBSESSION

Talking about the album, art, activism, and releasing music in the age of Covid

Here's the story behind the sixth song on the album "Countin" featuring conversation with Chris Roberts & cameos from Paul Demer & Robbie Klein.