Right at the Gate

from Sugarcane Revival by Beth McKee

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On Sugarcane Revival, (May, 2015) Mississippi native, Beth McKee offers fiery-sweet songs of tenacity and purpose, sung to a deep southern groove. The resulting sound is a composite of the places she’s called home; Mississippi, Texas, Louisiana and Florida.

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lyrics

Right at the Gate©Swampgirl Music
Beth McKee

I have seen where I am at the crossroads again
Having walked in the dare haven't made it that far
Maybe I move a little too slow
Maybe I try a little too hard
But I don't believe I'm meant to fail

Fear of making mistakes that aint reason enough
Maybe that's what it takes to keep you out of the rough
Head on my shoulders feet in my shoes
I can walk any road I choose
But I don't have time to wait for a sign

CH: I am right at the gate
Ready to move
Got a line on faith
And a new kind of truth
I may not win but I can't lose
I can't quit chasing that muse
And I'm right at the gate
Got this far on my own and I know what I know
That I am the one who decides where I go
So many things I wanna do
I'll keep rolling until I break through
Then I'll hold the door so anyone can come, too

CH: I am right at the gate
Ready to move
Got a line on faith
And a new kind of truth
I may not win but I can't lose
I can't quit chasing that muse
And I'm right at the gate

It's my story I'll write the ending

credits

from Sugarcane Revival, track released May 19, 2015
Piano, organ and vocals: Beth McKee
Guitars: Tommy Malone, Justin Beckler
Bass: Justin Beckler
Violin: Jason Thomas

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Beth McKee Orlando, Florida

Beth McKee is the gestalt of all the places she’s settled. From her native Mississippi to her immersion in the scenes of Austin, New Orleans, North Carolina, and now Orlando – all their musical terroir is in her sound. You’ll recognize the hues if you really wanna parse it, but if you just listen, you’ll hear a sound that is quintessentially Southern, tapped from the roots and rolls like honey. ... more

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