Getaway Girl

from Prairie Road by Sean E McGowan

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Getaway Girl 21 September 2015

Writing about Peggy and the man who mistreated her was difficult. This is a highly personal song wrapped up in an uptempo beat and great guitar licks. Make no mistake, abuse comes in many forms. Seek help where you can people.

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GETAWAY GIRL by Sean McGowan 9/21/15

VERSE
C C
Fall Came early Just like summer
C C
So Peggy left town Not an ordinary bummer
F C
She had to getaway She had to getaway
C C
She was crossed Once too often
There was just no way to soften his blows

PRECHORUS
F C
She had to getaway She had to getaway
G C
She had to go Right now

CHORUS
F C G C C7
She's a getaway girl She's a getaway girl She's gotta go Go right now
F C G C
She's a getaway girl She's gotta go She's leaving town Right now

VERSE
C C
She stopped talking a few weeks ago It was way too much to go with the flow
F C
She had to getaway She had to getaway
C
Her old man brought it on himself His iron hand was a living hell

PRECHORUS -- CHORUS -- SOLO over CHORUS

C
Holed up In God knows where It ain't right It just aint fair
F C
She had to getaway She had to getaway
C
She left home And all that cash There came a point She had to make a dash

PRECHORUS -- CHORUS -- SOLO over CHORUS

credits

from Prairie Road, released July 21, 2018
Written by Sean Edward McGowan.
2015 Sean McGowan Music (ASCAP)
Produced by Tyler Fortier
This album version mastered by Liquid Mastering
Acoustic Guitar, bass & Vocals - Sean McGowan
Gary Thorsen: electric guitar and pedal steel
John Shipe: electric guitar
Merlin Showalter: drums

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Sean E McGowan Portland, Oregon

Singer/songwriter and improv actor now based in Portland, Oregon.

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