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Better Man

from Funny Day by Bird Mancini

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    Big harmonies, rock 'n roll accordion, guitars sometimes crunchy, sometimes mellow, visual melodies and lyrics all reflecting the acid trip of life. Comes with 8 panel booklet, lyrics, pics and beautiful artwork by Jane Smaldone.

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Billy Carl: I've always been into that sort of British Invasion sound and hoped to accomplish some sense of that in this song. And of course I couldn't leave out the hand claps and cowbell. I actually wrote this song after seeing a local Boston band called Muck & The Mires do their version of Brit rock. The title just sort of rolled out of my mouth before I even had a clue what I was saying. In the end it's about all my arty friends putting themselves out there for all to see..it's a risky thing and can be painful but no sense keeping it all locked up inside.

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Better Man
©Billy Carl Mancini (aka Bill Mason), Bonk Zone Music ASCAP

Look at all my friends
Creating their life
Put it on the shelf for a fair price

Spread it on the floor
Get it out the door
There may not be time for too much more

So C’mon C’mon
Be a better man
Yeah, C’mon C’mon
See the bigger plan
So C’mon C’mon – You’re a better man

If your dreams become a burden
You’re at the final curtain
And it’s not fun anymore
You know nothing is for certain
Your pride is only hurting
That I know for sure

Candle’s burning fast
Faces will not last
Death may be the one excuse you have

Burn it at both ends
Feel your heartbeat bend
It’s all gonna come together then

credits

from Funny Day, released March 1, 2007
Billy Carl Mancini-vocals, guitars, cowbell, hand claps / Ruby Bird-vocals, accordion, tambourine, hand claps / Rick Calcagni-bass / Jim Clements-drums

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Bird Mancini Boston, Massachusetts

“…a cosmopolitan fusion…pop music in the most adventurous, inclusive sense of the term.” -The Boston Globe

Ruby Bird and Billy Carl Mancini, better known as BIRD MANCINI, Boston's acclaimed accordion/guitar rock duo/band features eclectic and at times a bit psychedelic rock with lush vocal arrangements, blues-tinged guitar, accordion, harmonica, and a variety of percussion, bells and whistles. ... more

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