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LAST WRITES

Frank Trainor Last Writes Posted on April 3, 2025 by Frank TrainorApril 3, 2025

ON THE RADIO / FRANKIE FEVER’S DUBONNET / STAR LIGHT SHINE SADDLED WITH ME / THE MUSE’S MOTHERLODE / RAIN ON ME BABY THE STORY OF OLD LOVE / BABY I’M OVER YOU ON THE RADIO is a creative reflection … Continue reading →

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SADDLED WITH ME

Frank Trainor Last Writes Posted on October 22, 2024 by Frank TrainorApril 3, 2025

This song was already writing itself in my sleep. As I was slowly waking up one morning a deep Rem dream was just ending with a scene of a very detailed charcoal-sketch of Aqualung reposed in a recording studio tracking … Continue reading →

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TRANSFIGURED

Frank Trainor Last Writes Posted on October 15, 2024 by Frank TrainorOctober 26, 2024

. FRANK TRAINOR TRANSFIGURED:  A personal favorite project of mine from 2013. I was writing a diverse variety of songs at the time and sessions were enlivened by that spirit. The sword w/wings image was inspired by author G.K. Chesterton’s … Continue reading →

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Stranger

Frank Trainor Last Writes Posted on October 12, 2024 by Frank TrainorOctober 26, 2024

“A Stranger To Myself is a very strong piece of work. You are, and always have been, an artist of the highest degree.” – Jody Williams, VP Writer / Publisher relations, BMI Nashville

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Grace & Gravity

Frank Trainor Last Writes Posted on October 10, 2024 by Frank TrainorApril 3, 2025
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DNA Chains

Frank Trainor Last Writes Posted on October 8, 2024 by Frank TrainorOctober 26, 2024

Frank TrainorDNA Chains Of A Rogue’s Reputation If you were listening to Canadian country music in the mid-1980’s you might recall the string of radio hits – You Sure Didn’t Waste Any Time / The Ring I Gave You / … Continue reading →

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Third Coast

Frank Trainor Last Writes Posted on October 6, 2024 by Frank TrainorApril 3, 2025

. Frank Wisdom & The Truth (Lost Horizon Archives) is a personal compilation playlist featuring 16 original songs recorded live-to-tape from a period when I regularly performed at premier Nashville songwriter/artist venues The Bluebird Café and Douglas Corner, and others, … Continue reading →

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DUST IN MY VEINS

Frank Trainor Last Writes Posted on October 4, 2024 by Frank TrainorApril 3, 2025

Frank Trainor / Dust In My Veins / A Retrospective [1975-2000] Part 2 – Studio Sessions / Demos & Masters WHAT I’M WORKIN’ FOR – Frank Trainor & The Intended / Nashville Sessions / October 1987 THE PRICE THAT I’LL … Continue reading →

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Radio Hits

Frank Trainor Last Writes Posted on October 2, 2024 by Frank TrainorOctober 26, 2024

. . Photo: The Tommy Hunter Show Nov 1986. Tommy is interviewing me about my top 10 hit records and Juno Award nomination as Country Male Vocalist of the Year. . During my final days in the Canadian country music … Continue reading →

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Comfort Sound / Level Ground

Frank Trainor Last Writes Posted on September 30, 2024 by Frank TrainorOctober 26, 2024

The Comfort Sound Sessions is my first full production album. Fidd & I recorded all vocal and acoustic guitar tracks ‘live off the floor’ with a bass player and a drummer adding only a few overdubs such as steel guitar, … Continue reading →

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Early Frank

Frank Trainor Last Writes Posted on September 29, 2024 by Frank TrainorOctober 26, 2024

A TIDAL WAVE OF MARITIME TALENT By Barbara MacAndrew A new tidal wave of Maritime talent is breaking over Canada’s music business. The stardom trail broken by Maritimers Anne Murray, Gene MacLellan, Catherine MacKinnon, Stompin’ Tom Connors, Ken Tobias and … Continue reading →

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KRIS KRISTOFFERSON (RIP)

Frank Trainor Last Writes Posted on September 28, 2024 by Frank TrainorOctober 26, 2024

I was the pilgrim wasted on the sidewalk… I was also Billy Dee…17 when I turned 21… It’s a long tough difficult story but I had to beat the devil… So I jumped a greyhound in ’72 and set off … Continue reading →

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RIP Jimmy Gilmer

Frank Trainor Last Writes Posted on September 7, 2024 by Frank TrainorOctober 26, 2024

Jimmy Gilmer, remembered by oldies fans as the singer of 1963’s “Sugar Shack” and known as a prominent song publisher on Music Row, died on Saturday, Sept. 7, at age 83. Gilmer died in Amarillo, Texas while in hospice care. … Continue reading →

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Rusty Golden, Songwriter & Son Of Oak Ridge Boys Member William Lee Golden, Passes

Frank Trainor Last Writes Posted on July 1, 2024 by Frank TrainorOctober 26, 2024

Rusty Golden, award-winning songwriter and musician and son of The Oak Ridge Boys member William Lee Golden, passed away on Monday (July 1) at his home in Hendersonville, Tennessee. HIT CONTRACTS BMI writers Frank Trainor, who moved to Nashville from … Continue reading →

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"Frank Trainor is one of the most talented songwriters I have ever had the personal privilege to know or hear. Regardless of your style or taste in music, should you need advice from a true craftsman Frank Trainor is the man. It will make you a better writer." - Stephen Colyer, Industry Consultant, Record Producer & former Head of Promotion CBS Records UK

"When I first heard Frank Trainor play live I was totally blown away by his presence, power and communication. He is one of the most powerful writer/singer/guitarists I have ever heard. It was amazing..." - Elliot Mazer, Legendary Record Producer - (Neil Young, Linda Ronstadt)

LAST WRITES

TRANSFIGURED

STRANGER

GRACE & GRAVITY

DNA CHAINS

THIRD COAST

DUST IN MY VEINS

RADIO HITS

COMFORT SOUND

LEVEL GROUND

EARLY FRANK.

.

"Sign me up for the fan club. A voice full of heart and A + for songwriting"  - Robert K. Oermann, Music Row Magazine-Disclaimer Record Reviews, Nashville, Tennessee

.

“A Stranger To Myself is a very strong piece of work. You are, and always have been, an artist of the highest degree.” – Jody Williams, VP Writer / Publisher relations, BMI Nashville

.

Frank Trainor & The Intended

Frank Trainor & The Intended
Tim Krekel / Junior Sturdivant / Frank Trainor / Jim Hill

.

Frank Trainor - The Bluebird Cafe, Nashville '88

.

.

So, here’s to Frankie Fever and here’s to one last call.
Raise a glass of Blonde or Rouge, and ‘salut’ to you all.
It’s bittersweet, this aperitif, but hey, it’s “old L.A.”
The beat goes on at K H J & Frankie Fever had his day.

.

.

LAST WRITES

TRANSFIGURED

STRANGER

GRACE & GRAVITY

DNA CHAINS

THIRD COAST

DUST IN MY VEINS

RADIO HITS

COMFORT SOUND

LEVEL GROUND

EARLY FRANK.

.

.

A STRANGER TO MYSELF

THE OLDER I GET
THE MORE I UNDERSTAND
HOW EACH TRIUMPH AND REGRET
MARKS THE MEASURE OF A MAN
THROUGH HAPPY TIMES AND PAIN
THERE’S PHOTOGRAPHS UPON THE SHELF
ALL THESE IMAGES REMAIN
BUT I’M A STRANGER TO MYSELF

THE LONGER I ROAM
THE MORE RESTLESS I’VE BECOME
THE HIGHWAY’S STILL MY HOME
I’M STILL CHASIN’ THAT OLD SUN
UP AND DOWN THIS ROAD
COLLECTING MEMORIES LIKE WEALTH
I’M THE RICHEST MAN I KNOW
BUT I’M A STRANGER TO MYSELF

YET MY HEART WILL ENDURE
AND IT WILL UNTIL THE END
KNOWING IT WON’T EVER LOSE
ALL THE LOVE IT’S HAD TO SPEND
STILL I SEARCH TO FIND A CURE
FOR THIS EMPTINESS WITHIN
I’LL KNOW ME SOMEDAY I’M SURE
WHEN THIS STRANGER IS MY FRIEND

THE OLDER I GET
THE MORE I UNDERSTAND
HOW EACH TRIUMPH AND REGRET
MARKS THE MEASURE OF A MAN
THROUGH HAPPY TIMES AND PAIN
THERE’S PHOTOGRAPHS UPON THE SHELF
ALL THESE IMAGES REMAIN
BUT I’M A STRANGER TO MYSELF
.

THE TROUBADOUR

I’M JUST A SIMPLE TROUBADOUR
NOTHIN’ LESS MAYBE NOTHIN’ MORE
THAN WHAT I DO
LET ME SING IT TO YOU ONE TIME THROUGH

MY LIFE BEGAN WITH MY FIRST CHEAP GUITARS
PLAYIN’ MUSIC IN THE HOMETOWN BARS
BUT IT FELT SO GOOD
AND I ENJOYED IT EVERY CHANCE I COULD

PAID IN BEER TO ORCHESTRATE THE FIGHTS
SWEAT AND TEARS WOULD POUR EACH NIGHT
FROM TRAINOR’S BLOOD SHOT EYES
THE VOICE I HEARD

WAS MY OWN SAD SURPRISE

I LAID MY HEART OUT
WITH MY MINSTREL’S WARES
THE DANCE WOULD SHUFFLE SHOES

IN OPPOSITE PAIRS
UNTIL THE CHAPERONE

CLOSED EACH NIGHT’S DOOR
AND I WAS ALL ALONE ONCE MORE

THE YEARS GREW LONGER
AS THE CROWDS STAYED HOME
BUT EMPTY POCKETS MAKE

THE LIGHTS BURN ON
WHERE THE BOTTLES ARE FULL
AND I DRANK DEEPLY

WITH EACH STRING I’D PULL

I BATTLED BOREDOM AS IT CALLED EACH ROUND
WE’D FIGHT ‘TIL DAWN

FOR EVERY PIECE OF GROUND
IT WAS BURYIN’ ME IN
KILLIN’ ME WITH MISERY AND GIN

I WISH I’D KEPT WHAT ALWAYS SEEMED ENOUGH
FOR EVERY BEAUTY WHO DISROBED IN LOVE
WITH MY DEEP REGRET
I’D PROBABLY STILL BE SINGIN’ LOVE SONGS YET

I PAWNED MY PASSIONS LIKE A GYPSY’S WARES
MY CARAVAN WOULD TRAVEL EVERYWHERE
I TOOK MY BARTER THEN I HIT THE ROAD
‘TIL I WAS ALL ALONE ONCE MORE

I’M JUST A SIMPLE TROUBADOUR
NOTHIN’ LESS MAYBE NOTHIN’ MORE
THAN WHAT I DO
LET ME SING IT ONE MORE TIME FOR YOU

WOUNDS OF WAR 
(THE TROUBADOUR REVISITED)

I LOOK AND FEEL TWICE AS OLD
FROM ACTING HALF MY AGE
I’VE EVEN GROWN MY HAIR LONG AGAIN
LIKE LONG AGO WHEN IT WAS ALL THE RAGE

I COULD USE A GOOD NIGHTS SLEEP
A PILLOW FOR MY HEAD

AND A SHOT OF COMFORT
FOR THESE WOUNDS OF WAR
CAUSE ANY DAY NOW
I WILL BE RELIEVED OF STANDIN’ DUTY
FOR THE TROUBADOUR

HOW THE YEARS HAVE COME AND GONE
IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE
NOTHIN’S THE SAME EXCEPT THE SONGS
THAT STIR THE GHOST

THAT TAUGHT ME HOW TO CRY

WE COULD USE A LULLABYE
A FULL NIGHT FREE OF DREAMS

AND A SHOT OF MERCY
FOR THESE WOUNDS OF WAR
CAUSE ANY DAY NOW
WE WILL BE RELIEVED OF STANDIN’ DUTY
FOR THE TROUBADOUR

ANY DAY NOW
I WILL BE RELIEVED OF STANDIN’ DUTY
FOR THE TROUBADOUR

Troubadour – Frankie Trainor – 1971

Troubadour – Giorgio de Chirico – 1916

THIRD COAST GALLERY songs and photos - Frank's Nashville years "Frank Wisdom & The Truth" "Maverick Solo Tunesmith"
"Dust In My Veins"  [2] [1]
BIG SMOKE GALLERY (Toronto) "Country Music Radio Hits" "The Comfort Sound Sessions" "Level Ground"
EARLY FRANK GALLERY featuring Frank's earliest songs and music biz success story with photos "Early Sketches Churchill & Spring" / "Songs From The Rock"

.

"Frank Trainor is one of the most talented songwriters I have ever had the personal privilege to know or hear. Regardless of your style or taste in music, should you need advice from a true craftsman Frank Trainor is the man. It will make you a better writer." - Stephen Colyer, Industry Consultant, Record Producer & former Head of Promotion CBS Records UK

"When I first heard Frank Trainor play live I was totally blown away by his presence, power and communication. He is one of the most powerful writer/singer/guitarists I have ever heard. It was amazing..." - Elliot Mazer, Legendary Record Producer - (Neil Young, Linda Ronstadt)

LAST WRITES

TRANSFIGURED

STRANGER

GRACE & GRAVITY

DNA CHAINS

THIRD COAST

DUST IN MY VEINS

RADIO HITS

COMFORT SOUND

LEVEL GROUND

EARLY FRANK.

.

"Sign me up for the fan club. A voice full of heart and A + for songwriting"  - Robert K. Oermann, Music Row Magazine-Disclaimer Record Reviews, Nashville, Tennessee

“A Stranger To Myself is a very strong piece of work. You are, and always have been, an artist of the highest degree.” – Jody Williams, VP Writer / Publisher relations, BMI Nashville

.

Frank Trainor & The Intended

Frank Trainor & The Intended
Tim Krekel / Junior Sturdivant / Frank Trainor / Jim Hill

.

Frank Trainor - The Bluebird Cafe, Nashville '88

.

.

So, here’s to Frankie Fever and here’s to one last call.
Raise a glass of Blonde or Rouge, and ‘salut’ to you all.
It’s bittersweet, this aperitif, but hey, it’s “old L.A.”
The beat goes on at K H J & Frankie Fever had his day.

.

.

LAST WRITES

TRANSFIGURED

STRANGER

GRACE & GRAVITY

DNA CHAINS

THIRD COAST

DUST IN MY VEINS

RADIO HITS

COMFORT SOUND

LEVEL GROUND

EARLY FRANK.

.

.

.

.

A STRANGER TO MYSELF

THE OLDER I GET
THE MORE I UNDERSTAND
HOW EACH TRIUMPH AND REGRET
MARKS THE MEASURE OF A MAN
THROUGH HAPPY TIMES AND PAIN
THERE’S PHOTOGRAPHS UPON THE SHELF
ALL THESE IMAGES REMAIN
BUT I’M A STRANGER TO MYSELF

THE LONGER I ROAM
THE MORE RESTLESS I’VE BECOME
THE HIGHWAY’S STILL MY HOME
I’M STILL CHASIN’ THAT OLD SUN
UP AND DOWN THIS ROAD
COLLECTING MEMORIES LIKE WEALTH
I’M THE RICHEST MAN I KNOW
BUT I’M A STRANGER TO MYSELF

YET MY HEART WILL ENDURE
AND IT WILL UNTIL THE END
KNOWING IT WON’T EVER LOSE
ALL THE LOVE IT’S HAD TO SPEND
STILL I SEARCH TO FIND A CURE
FOR THIS EMPTINESS WITHIN
I’LL KNOW ME SOMEDAY I’M SURE
WHEN THIS STRANGER IS MY FRIEND

THE OLDER I GET
THE MORE I UNDERSTAND
HOW EACH TRIUMPH AND REGRET
MARKS THE MEASURE OF A MAN
THROUGH HAPPY TIMES AND PAIN
THERE’S PHOTOGRAPHS UPON THE SHELF
ALL THESE IMAGES REMAIN
BUT I’M A STRANGER TO MYSELF
.

.

THE TROUBADOUR

I’M JUST A SIMPLE TROUBADOUR
NOTHIN’ LESS MAYBE NOTHIN’ MORE
THAN WHAT I DO
LET ME SING IT TO YOU ONE TIME THROUGH

MY LIFE BEGAN WITH MY FIRST CHEAP GUITARS
PLAYIN’ MUSIC IN THE HOMETOWN BARS
BUT IT FELT SO GOOD
AND I ENJOYED IT EVERY CHANCE I COULD

PAID IN BEER TO ORCHESTRATE THE FIGHTS
SWEAT AND TEARS WOULD POUR EACH NIGHT
FROM TRAINOR’S BLOOD SHOT EYES
THE VOICE I HEARD

WAS MY OWN SAD SURPRISE

I LAID MY HEART OUT
WITH MY MINSTREL’S WARES
THE DANCE WOULD SHUFFLE SHOES

IN OPPOSITE PAIRS
UNTIL THE CHAPERONE

CLOSED EACH NIGHT’S DOOR
AND I WAS ALL ALONE ONCE MORE

THE YEARS GREW LONGER
AS THE CROWDS STAYED HOME
BUT EMPTY POCKETS MAKE

THE LIGHTS BURN ON
WHERE THE BOTTLES ARE FULL
AND I DRANK DEEPLY

WITH EACH STRING I’D PULL

I BATTLED BOREDOM AS IT CALLED EACH ROUND
WE’D FIGHT ‘TIL DAWN

FOR EVERY PIECE OF GROUND
IT WAS BURYIN’ ME IN
KILLIN’ ME WITH MISERY AND GIN

I WISH I’D KEPT WHAT ALWAYS SEEMED ENOUGH
FOR EVERY BEAUTY WHO DISROBED IN LOVE
WITH MY DEEP REGRET
I’D PROBABLY STILL BE SINGIN’ LOVE SONGS YET

I PAWNED MY PASSIONS LIKE A GYPSY’S WARES
MY CARAVAN WOULD TRAVEL EVERYWHERE
I TOOK MY BARTER THEN I HIT THE ROAD
‘TIL I WAS ALL ALONE ONCE MORE

I’M JUST A SIMPLE TROUBADOUR
NOTHIN’ LESS MAYBE NOTHIN’ MORE
THAN WHAT I DO
LET ME SING IT ONE MORE TIME FOR YOU

WOUNDS OF WAR 
(THE TROUBADOUR REVISITED)

I LOOK AND FEEL TWICE AS OLD
FROM ACTING HALF MY AGE
I’VE EVEN GROWN MY HAIR LONG AGAIN
LIKE LONG AGO WHEN IT WAS ALL THE RAGE

I COULD USE A GOOD NIGHTS SLEEP
A PILLOW FOR MY HEAD

AND A SHOT OF COMFORT
FOR THESE WOUNDS OF WAR
CAUSE ANY DAY NOW
I WILL BE RELIEVED OF STANDIN’ DUTY
FOR THE TROUBADOUR

HOW THE YEARS HAVE COME AND GONE
IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE
NOTHIN’S THE SAME EXCEPT THE SONGS
THAT STIR THE GHOST

THAT TAUGHT ME HOW TO CRY

WE COULD USE A LULLABYE
A FULL NIGHT FREE OF DREAMS

AND A SHOT OF MERCY
FOR THESE WOUNDS OF WAR
CAUSE ANY DAY NOW
WE WILL BE RELIEVED OF STANDIN’ DUTY
FOR THE TROUBADOUR

ANY DAY NOW
I WILL BE RELIEVED OF STANDIN’ DUTY
FOR THE TROUBADOUR

Troubadour – Frankie Trainor – 1971

Troubadour – Giorgio de Chirico – 1916

THIRD COAST GALLERY songs and photos - Frank's Nashville years "Frank Wisdom & The Truth" "Maverick Solo Tunesmith"
"Dust In My Veins"  [2] [1]
BIG SMOKE GALLERY (Toronto) "Country Music Radio Hits" "The Comfort Sound Sessions" "Level Ground"
EARLY FRANK GALLERY featuring Frank's earliest songs and music biz success story with photos "Early Sketches Churchill & Spring" / "Songs From The Rock"

"Frank Trainor is one of the most talented songwriters I have ever had the personal privilege to know or hear. Regardless of your style or taste in music, should you need advice from a true craftsman Frank Trainor is the man. It will make you a better writer." - Stephen Colyer, Industry Consultant, Record Producer & former Head of Promotion CBS Records UK

"When I first heard Frank Trainor play live I was totally blown away by his presence, power and communication. He is one of the most powerful writer/singer/guitarists I have ever heard. It was amazing..." - Elliot Mazer, Legendary Record Producer - (Neil Young, Linda Ronstadt)

LAST WRITES

TRANSFIGURED

STRANGER

GRACE & GRAVITY

DNA CHAINS

THIRD COAST

DUST IN MY VEINS

RADIO HITS

COMFORT SOUND

LEVEL GROUND

EARLY FRANK.

.

"Sign me up for the fan club. A voice full of heart and A + for songwriting"  - Robert K. Oermann, Music Row Magazine-Disclaimer Record Reviews, Nashville, Tennessee

.

“A Stranger To Myself is a very strong piece of work. You are, and always have been, an artist of the highest degree.” – Jody Williams, VP Writer / Publisher relations, BMI Nashville

.

Frank Trainor & The Intended

Frank Trainor & The Intended
Tim Krekel / Junior Sturdivant / Frank Trainor / Jim Hill

.

Frank Trainor - The Bluebird Cafe, Nashville '88

.

.

So, here’s to Frankie Fever and here’s to one last call.
Raise a glass of Blonde or Rouge, and ‘salut’ to you all.
It’s bittersweet, this aperitif, but hey, it’s “old L.A.”
The beat goes on at K H J & Frankie Fever had his day.

.

.

LAST WRITES

TRANSFIGURED

STRANGER

GRACE & GRAVITY

DNA CHAINS

THIRD COAST

DUST IN MY VEINS

RADIO HITS

COMFORT SOUND

LEVEL GROUND

EARLY FRANK.

.

.

A STRANGER TO MYSELF

THE OLDER I GET
THE MORE I UNDERSTAND
HOW EACH TRIUMPH AND REGRET
MARKS THE MEASURE OF A MAN
THROUGH HAPPY TIMES AND PAIN
THERE’S PHOTOGRAPHS UPON THE SHELF
ALL THESE IMAGES REMAIN
BUT I’M A STRANGER TO MYSELF

THE LONGER I ROAM
THE MORE RESTLESS I’VE BECOME
THE HIGHWAY’S STILL MY HOME
I’M STILL CHASIN’ THAT OLD SUN
UP AND DOWN THIS ROAD
COLLECTING MEMORIES LIKE WEALTH
I’M THE RICHEST MAN I KNOW
BUT I’M A STRANGER TO MYSELF

YET MY HEART WILL ENDURE
AND IT WILL UNTIL THE END
KNOWING IT WON’T EVER LOSE
ALL THE LOVE IT’S HAD TO SPEND
STILL I SEARCH TO FIND A CURE
FOR THIS EMPTINESS WITHIN
I’LL KNOW ME SOMEDAY I’M SURE
WHEN THIS STRANGER IS MY FRIEND

THE OLDER I GET
THE MORE I UNDERSTAND
HOW EACH TRIUMPH AND REGRET
MARKS THE MEASURE OF A MAN
THROUGH HAPPY TIMES AND PAIN
THERE’S PHOTOGRAPHS UPON THE SHELF
ALL THESE IMAGES REMAIN
BUT I’M A STRANGER TO MYSELF
.

THE TROUBADOUR

I’M JUST A SIMPLE TROUBADOUR
NOTHIN’ LESS MAYBE NOTHIN’ MORE
THAN WHAT I DO
LET ME SING IT TO YOU ONE TIME THROUGH

MY LIFE BEGAN WITH MY FIRST CHEAP GUITARS
PLAYIN’ MUSIC IN THE HOMETOWN BARS
BUT IT FELT SO GOOD
AND I ENJOYED IT EVERY CHANCE I COULD

PAID IN BEER TO ORCHESTRATE THE FIGHTS
SWEAT AND TEARS WOULD POUR EACH NIGHT
FROM TRAINOR’S BLOOD SHOT EYES
THE VOICE I HEARD

WAS MY OWN SAD SURPRISE

I LAID MY HEART OUT
WITH MY MINSTREL’S WARES
THE DANCE WOULD SHUFFLE SHOES

IN OPPOSITE PAIRS
UNTIL THE CHAPERONE

CLOSED EACH NIGHT’S DOOR
AND I WAS ALL ALONE ONCE MORE

THE YEARS GREW LONGER
AS THE CROWDS STAYED HOME
BUT EMPTY POCKETS MAKE

THE LIGHTS BURN ON
WHERE THE BOTTLES ARE FULL
AND I DRANK DEEPLY

WITH EACH STRING I’D PULL

I BATTLED BOREDOM AS IT CALLED EACH ROUND
WE’D FIGHT ‘TIL DAWN

FOR EVERY PIECE OF GROUND
IT WAS BURYIN’ ME IN
KILLIN’ ME WITH MISERY AND GIN

I WISH I’D KEPT WHAT ALWAYS SEEMED ENOUGH
FOR EVERY BEAUTY WHO DISROBED IN LOVE
WITH MY DEEP REGRET
I’D PROBABLY STILL BE SINGIN’ LOVE SONGS YET

I PAWNED MY PASSIONS LIKE A GYPSY’S WARES
MY CARAVAN WOULD TRAVEL EVERYWHERE
I TOOK MY BARTER THEN I HIT THE ROAD
‘TIL I WAS ALL ALONE ONCE MORE

I’M JUST A SIMPLE TROUBADOUR
NOTHIN’ LESS MAYBE NOTHIN’ MORE
THAN WHAT I DO
LET ME SING IT ONE MORE TIME FOR YOU

WOUNDS OF WAR 
(THE TROUBADOUR REVISITED)

I LOOK AND FEEL TWICE AS OLD
FROM ACTING HALF MY AGE
I’VE EVEN GROWN MY HAIR LONG AGAIN
LIKE LONG AGO WHEN IT WAS ALL THE RAGE

I COULD USE A GOOD NIGHTS SLEEP
A PILLOW FOR MY HEAD

AND A SHOT OF COMFORT
FOR THESE WOUNDS OF WAR
CAUSE ANY DAY NOW
I WILL BE RELIEVED OF STANDIN’ DUTY
FOR THE TROUBADOUR

HOW THE YEARS HAVE COME AND GONE
IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE
NOTHIN’S THE SAME EXCEPT THE SONGS
THAT STIR THE GHOST

THAT TAUGHT ME HOW TO CRY

WE COULD USE A LULLABYE
A FULL NIGHT FREE OF DREAMS

AND A SHOT OF MERCY
FOR THESE WOUNDS OF WAR
CAUSE ANY DAY NOW
WE WILL BE RELIEVED OF STANDIN’ DUTY
FOR THE TROUBADOUR

ANY DAY NOW
I WILL BE RELIEVED OF STANDIN’ DUTY
FOR THE TROUBADOUR

Troubadour – Frankie Trainor – 1971

Troubadour – Giorgio de Chirico – 1916

THIRD COAST GALLERY songs and photos - Frank's Nashville years "Frank Wisdom & The Truth" "Maverick Solo Tunesmith"
"Dust In My Veins"  [2] [1]
BIG SMOKE GALLERY (Toronto) "Country Music Radio Hits" "The Comfort Sound Sessions" "Level Ground"
EARLY FRANK GALLERY featuring Frank's earliest songs and music biz success story with photos "Early Sketches Churchill & Spring" / "Songs From The Rock"

.

"Frank Trainor is one of the most talented songwriters I have ever had the personal privilege to know or hear. Regardless of your style or taste in music, should you need advice from a true craftsman Frank Trainor is the man. It will make you a better writer." - Stephen Colyer, Industry Consultant, Record Producer & former Head of Promotion CBS Records UK

"When I first heard Frank Trainor play live I was totally blown away by his presence, power and communication. He is one of the most powerful writer/singer/guitarists I have ever heard. It was amazing..." - Elliot Mazer, Legendary Record Producer - (Neil Young, Linda Ronstadt)

LAST WRITES

TRANSFIGURED

STRANGER

GRACE & GRAVITY

DNA CHAINS

THIRD COAST

DUST IN MY VEINS

RADIO HITS

COMFORT SOUND

LEVEL GROUND

EARLY FRANK.

.

"Sign me up for the fan club. A voice full of heart and A + for songwriting"  - Robert K. Oermann, Music Row Magazine-Disclaimer Record Reviews, Nashville, Tennessee

.

.

.

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