Rhythm Guitar
Sally's Rhythm: A Musical Tale of Stardom and Grounded Dreams
Lyrics
Well she played around town 'til she opened the show
She performed around town until she had the opportunity to open a show.
For a high-rollin' singer up from Tupelo
For a successful singer from Tupelo, a town known for producing high-rolling entertainers.
He saw her in the lights and he give her a hand
The singer noticed her under the spotlight and applauded her performance.
Next thing Sally knew she was one of the band
Sally became a part of the singer's band unexpectedly.
She said "don't give me nothin' that I can't use
Sally expresses a preference for practical things, rejecting unnecessary gifts.
I got the rhythm and I do don't need the blues
Confident in her musical ability, Sally doesn't want to be burdened by sadness.
I don't want to ride no shootin' star
She isn't interested in a fleeting moment of fame or success.
Just want to play on the rhythm guitar"
Sally's main desire is to play the rhythm guitar.
She was the sweetest thing that he ever had seen
She is described as the sweetest and stands out among the backstage queens.
And he'd had quite a few of them backstage queens
The singer had encounters with many backstage queens before Sally.
She was the prettiest thing that he ever had heard
Sally is both visually and musically appealing, catching the singer's attention.
Playin' rhythm guitar and singin' the third
Her role involves playing rhythm guitar and singing harmonies.
She said "don't give me nothin' that I can't use
Sally repeats her preference for practicality and a life free from sadness.
I got the rhythm and I do don't need the blues
Reiterating her confidence, Sally emphasizes her rhythm skills without needing the blues.
I don't want to ride no shootin' star
She rejects the idea of chasing fleeting stardom.
Just want to play on the rhythm guitar"
Her primary aspiration remains playing the rhythm guitar.
Well Sally keeps her feet planted on the ground
Sally is portrayed as down-to-earth, keeping her composure even in the nightlife.
She don't lose her head when the sun goes down
She remains grounded and doesn't get carried away in the nightlife.
Everybody's out lookin' for romance
While others seek romance, Sally's focus is on getting people to dance through her music.
But Sally just wants to get the people to dance
Her goal is to entertain and bring joy to the audience through dance.
She said "don't give me nothin' that I can't use
Sally repeats her preference for practical gifts and a life without blues.
I got the rhythm and I do don't need the blues
Her confidence in her rhythm skills and rejection of blues is reiterated.
I don't want to ride no shootin' star
She rejects the idea of pursuing a brief and dazzling stardom.
Just want to play on the rhythm guitar"
Her main desire continues to be playing the rhythm guitar.
She said "don't give me nothin' that I can't use
Repeating her preference, Sally emphasizes practicality and a life without blues.
I got the rhythm and I do don't need the blues
Confident in her rhythm skills, she rejects the need for blues in her life.
I don't want to ride no shootin' star
She refuses the allure of a transient and glamorous lifestyle.
Just want to play on the rhythm guitar"
Her primary wish remains focused on playing the rhythm guitar.
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