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Pay the DJ

from Little world by Bart de Win

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I wrote this song to try and break a lance for live music and those who support it.

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Pay the DJ

I know we had a deal, but the summer’s been rough on me
And I need you guys to help me out, I’ll be as clear as I can be
I’m running out of cash and you saw the size of the crowd
I was really counting on the tipjar
Well, you know what I’m talking about

And hey, we’ve got to pay the DJ, we’ve got to pay the DJ; he’s a pro, you know
Hey, I’ve got to pay the DJ, I’ve got to pay the DJ, don’t you agree?

So, we split all my expenses and you got nothing to lose
I saw you selling five cd’s
And I’ll throw in the burgers and the booze
You played four sets and I think they were great
You can come back whenever you’re free
It’s hard to get a band that sounds so good
And looks so professional to me.

But hey, we’ve got to pay the DJ, we’ve got to pay the DJ; He came all this way just to play
Hey, we’ve got to pay the DJ, we’ve got to pay the DJ, don’t you agree?

You know I could’ve hired a band from this neighbourhood
They love to come even when the money’s no good
And I can tell, I just know, you really like to play
Why else in heaven’s name would you spend a day on the freeway
I wish I could spend a day on the freeway

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from Little world, track released January 15, 2011
Written by Bart de Win
Musicians:
Bart de Win | leadvocals, wurlitzer, organ
Bill Small | bass, backingvocals
Ray Rodriguez | drums, percussion
John Greenberg | electric guitar
Walt Wilkins | backingvocals
Tina Mitchell Wilkins | backingvocals
Michael Horn | backingvocals

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Bart de Win studied jazzpiano and -vocals at the conservatory, but got inspired by americana music, and his interests developed in a more rootsy direction. His jazz background blended in easily. Bart's music has been described as a crossover between americana, blues, gospel & jazz. His band The Simple Life is a line-up of fine musicians famous for delicate arranging and playing. ... more

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