Name: From the Ground Up
Duration: P00H03M21S
Description: This song is a definitive mark in my journey towards alternative folk rock. It was recorded in Hollywood, CA as part of my final project at Musicians Institute.

From the Ground Up

from Torn and Restored by J.M. Long

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This song is a definitive mark in my journey towards alternative folk rock. It was recorded in Hollywood, CA as part of my final project at Musicians Institute.

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"From the Ground Up"

[V] There's no better way to start a war
than to hurt someone you've never hurt before
No better way to die
than to take your dreams and fly

[Ch] Hammer's in my hand, wish me luck
I'm gonna build this house from the ground up

[V] Sometimes I'll win, sometimes I'll lose
least I know I'm never gonna fill these shoes
The only thing to do is walk away
no regrets when there's nothing left to say

[Ch] Hammer's in my hand, wish me luck
I'm gonna build this house from the ground up (2x)

[B] You're the one who changed my life
I couldn't help feeling alright
You're the one who changed my life

[V] Just so we're clear, this was not us
I gave you all I had and you gave me up

[Ch] Hammer's in my hand, wish me luck
I'm gonna build this house from the ground up (4x)

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from Torn and Restored, track released March 29, 2012
J.M. Long: Vox, Guitar, Keys, Production.
Caleb Pryer: Bass.
Blair Shotts: Drums.
Peter Avveduti: Production.

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J.M. Long Portland, Oregon

J.M. Long is an art pop musician from Portland, Oregon. He has been actively releasing music and performing under his solo moniker since 2017. In addition to receiving local radio play, Long has steadily built a strong local following through dozens of full band and solo shows in the last two years.

His latest project is a woodsy dance-pop oriented project entitled "When You Get Lonely EP". ... more

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