Category Archives: Recovery

A Song for Reggie (forward, never straight)

Posted on August 22, 2023 by joefingas

A 2 time loser from San Diego did his last bit and said, “Hasta Luego.” Then made his way to Utah chasing a bonny lass. He didn’t ever tell me how he came to met her. She was out his … Continue reading →

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Mama Took The Train -a song by Joe “Fingas” Fuller

Posted on August 16, 2023 by joefingas

Mama was too smart for her own good. Daddy was handsome but dumb. While Daddy lent a hand to every neighbor in the hood, each hand of Mama’s held on to a gun. Daddy was the one who tried. Mama … Continue reading →

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The Good Boy Song

Posted on June 1, 2023 by joefingas

There’s a boy, lives on my street. A good boy. Kind and sweet. I asked him why he looked so sad. He said, “Don’t wanna be good. I wanna be bad.” I didn’t know how to respond. The boys dilemma … Continue reading →

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I’ll Let You Know

Posted on May 30, 2023 by joefingas

G/Bb/C/G/x4 C/G/x4 Bb/F/C/G/Bb/C/G/G Finally got enough figured out to hope it’s not too late. I’ve spent my life putting things off, still not rid of that trait. Today is gonna be the day I’m doing all I can… To let … Continue reading →

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Question

Posted on May 28, 2023 by joefingas

How can I ask is there more than this when I don’t even know what this is ?

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Eulogy

Posted on May 3, 2023 by joefingas

I could speak with the sweetest words I could sing your hymns and your praises. My voice could be the loudest heard And it would all be a lie. Tell me, what good are words for you now? The other … Continue reading →

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In The Rain

Posted on April 27, 2023 by joefingas

Outside, the rain is pouring down. I hear thunder crack as lightening hits the ground. I’m so in tune, relaxed, with mother nature’s sound, I fall asleep and dream I’ve drowned. I dream I’ve drowned. It’s my greatest fear. Down … Continue reading →

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Where Am I Goin To Get The Coin?

Posted on March 31, 2023 by joefingas

I get up at the crack a dawn and work straight through till the sun is gone. Then, when the moon comes out, I’m on my way to play a little music for very little pay. In my yard, garage … Continue reading →

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I need to be a better man

Posted on March 14, 2023 by joefingas

I’m tired, that’s no excuse for the way I’ve been treating you. Coming round your house late at night to vent. You bring out the coffee, make it a special event. Then you respond to the words I say. And … Continue reading →

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I’ve Got Love (a song)

Posted on March 12, 2023 by joefingas

Don’t want to spend my lifetime worryin. I’ve got love. I’ve got love. I’m in no rush. I’m not hurryin. I’ve got love. I’ve got love. You’ve got your billions, your electric cars. You’re building space ships so you can … Continue reading →

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