Fifty Degrees in September

by Tommy Goodroad

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When it was fifty degrees in March
I took off my jacket outside
It was already summertime deep in my heart
and I had no reason to cry
She held on to me, we were warm, we were free
and I took for granted her touch
She held on to me like something she'd need
I guess she didn't need me that much

'Cause it's fifty degrees in September
Put the AC in the closet upstairs
I got nothing to do but remember
The love in her sway, the way that she'd say
Smile, cause spring's in the air

I put up our picture on the door of the fridge
In the morning on the 5th of July
She crept down the stairs as I pushed in my chair
and waited to kiss her goodbye
When was it again? Really I can't say when
She made up her mind and moved on
Well I can't say when but it might've been then
'Cause I came home to find she was gone

Now it's fifty degrees in September
Put the AC in the closet upstairs
I got nothing to do but remember
The love in her sway, the way that she'd say
Smile, cause spring's in the air

Now it's fifty degrees in September
Put the AC in the closet upstairs
I got nothing to do but remember
The love in her sway, her flower duvet
The light of my day, making blue out of gray
Keep the nightmares away, oh I thought she'd stay
But she's gone like spring from the air

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released June 3, 2022
Tommy Goodroad - acoustic guitar and vocals
Nick Bates - electric guitar and background vocals
Cooper Gatzmer - bass
Peter Briggs - pedal steel
George Adzick - fiddle
Samuel Stroup - drums and cymbals

Written by Tommy Goodroad
Recorded by Colin Loynachan at The Swamp Recording Studio in Plymouth, MN
Mixed by Henry Charles Breen
Mastered by Justin Termotto

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Tommy Goodroad Chicago, Illinois

Blending the folksy charm of Midwestern roots music with the rollicking sensibilities of classic honky tonk, Tommy Goodroad’s unique brand of country rock & roll shines on his new EP, “Tommy Goodroad and The Highway Birds.” Named for his solid backing band, the EP was recorded in Goodroad’s home state of Minnesota, as well as Chicago, where he is now based. ... more

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