Name: Where I Oughta Be
Duration: P00H01M12S
Description: This is something I originally wrote for a TV show that didn't get used so I reclaimed it and reworked it a bit. As I've mentioned with a couple other songs here, I love writing on assignment because I write about stuff I otherwise wouldn't write about. I honestly love writing about anything and when I'm told what the subject matter needs to be, interesting ideas sometimes open up.

Where I Oughta Be

from Green Beans & Tangerines by Walter Martin

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This is something I originally wrote for a TV show that didn't get used so I reclaimed it and reworked it a bit. As I've mentioned with a couple other songs here, I love writing on assignment because I write about stuff I otherwise wouldn't write about. I honestly love writing about anything and when I'm told what the subject matter needs to be, interesting ideas sometimes open up.

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The roads are crossed
And I don't know what's in front of me
One way's home
And the other's to the sea
So toss a coin
And put your hand in my hand
Head's I follow you
Tail's you follow me
But either way I'm where I oughta be

I can see the painted purple mountains
And I can see the river meet the stream
And all I know
When I open up my eyes
Is that all I need is right in front of me
So either way I'm where I oughta be

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from Green Beans & Tangerines, released March 16, 2020
Written by Walter Martin
Family Jukebox (ASCAP) 2020
Performed, recorded and mixed by Walter Martin at Cecelia's, Brooklyn

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Walter Martin is a multi-award-winning songwriter. Martin has released seven studio albums since embarking on a solo career in 2014. His solo career follows many years of writing, playing and touring in rock 'n' roll bands The Walkmen and Jonathan Fire*Eater. ... more

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