On the Radio

by Still Rivers

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Although the song “On the Radio” was written before Tom died we thought it fitting to release today on the anniversary of his passing.
It is our way of honoring the man. We love you Tom! We will cherish your music always. So, Don’t back down, Run Down Those Dreams, Damn Those Torpedoes!!!

And most importantly “Don’t bore us, get to the chorus!” - Tom Petty

Peace, Love & Music

Mike and Chandra

lyrics

"on the radio"

the wife wishes I could be more like Tom Petty
is that another song
one that could belong
on the radio, on the radio

i just need a little more time
a couple good lyrics
a few good lines and
then you’re gonna hear it
on the radio, on the radio

on sunday morning i rolled outta bed
picked up my guitar and
this is what she said, she said

i wish you could be more like tom petty
i wish you could be more like tom petty(3x)
i wish you were on the radio, on the radio
the radio oh oh oh

the wife wishes i could be more like Tom Petty
if you could try to pick it up
a little more peppy
get me snapping my fingers
and then you’re gonna get me
on the radio, on the radio

i was playing my guitar
and working on a tune
i heard her say something
from the other room
she said

i wish you could be more like tom petty(3x)
i wish you were on the radio, on the radio
the radio

i started thinking about drinking
i started thinking about drinking
pretty soon, i was just drinking
and I wondered, maybe she’s right
oh maybe she’s right
i know she’s right

and then i wished i could be more like tom petty
i wish i could be more like tom petty(x3)
everyone wants to be Tom petty(x3)

i wish i was on the radio, on the radio
the radio

cuz then i, i won’t, back down

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released October 2, 2018
Still Rivers is Mike and Chandra Rivers

very special thanks to Tracy Walton(bass), Seth Adam(guitar), Evan Kalish(drums), and Glen Nelson(Hammond B3 Organ)

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