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Little Tin God - Don Henley



     
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A new age is dawning on fewer than expected
Business is usual that's how the headline read
Some shaky modern saviors have now been resurrected
In all this excitement, girl you may have been misledPeople want a miracle they say, "Oh Lord, can't you see us?
We're tryin' to make a livin' down here, keep the children fed"
But from little dark motel rooms to six flags over Jesus
"How are the mighty fallen down" so the Bible saidBut you don't have to pray to a little Tin God
Step out of the way for a little Tin God
You might fear the reaper, fear the rod
But you never have to get down on your knees
You don't have to holler, please, please
No, you never have to get down on your knees
For a little Tin GodThe cowboy's name was Jingo and he heard that there was trouble
So in a blaze of glory he rode out of the west
No one was ever certain what it was that he was sayin'
But they loved it when he told them they were better than the restBut you don't have to pray to a little Tin God
Step out of the way for a little Tin God
You might hate the system, hate the job

But you never have to get down on your knees
You don't have to holler, please, please
No, you never have to get down on your knees
For a little Tin GodWorld of appearances
World of appearancesThrow down a rope from heaven and lead the flock to water
The man in the middle would have you think that you have no other choice
But to wander in the wilderness of all the upturned faces
If you stop and listen long enough you will hear your own small voiceBut you don't have to pray to a little Tin God
Step out of the way for a little Tin God
You might fear the reaper, fear the rod
But you never have to get down on your knees
You don't have to holler, please, pleaseNo, you never have to get down on your knees
You never have to holler, please, please
Never have to get down on your knees
Never have to holler please, please
Never have to get down on your knees
For a little Tin God
Little Tin God

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Don Henley (born Donald Hugh Henley in Gilmer, Texas, USA on 22 July 1947) is drummer, singer, and songwriter with the band Eagles. Since the 80s he has had a successful solo career and has played a founding role in several causes.

In 1970, he moved to Los Angeles to record an album with his early band, Shiloh. Shiloh's album was produced by fellow Texan Kenny Rogers. Shortly thereafter, Henley met Glenn Frey. They both became members of Linda Ronstadt's backup band. Touring with her was the catalyst for forming the group. As a result, two months later they, along with Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner, became their own act, Eagles.

Henley's music is often social commentary. One of his more famous songs is "Dirty Laundry" (from his I Can't Stand Still album, released in 1982). Its origins date back to 1980, when Henley was put on probation for possession of a narcotic and fined for contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The ensuing media circus and on-air pundits claiming that his career was over led to the writing of the song, which continues to be an indictment against the broadcast news media. Similarly, "Johhny Can't Read" (also from the Can't Stand Still album), continues to resound as a commentary on the educational system.

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