Name: The Game
Duration: P00H03M20S
Description: I have entered more than my fair share of song contests. These characters may or may not be real, and some of them may or may not be me.

The Game

from Cherchez La Femme by Karyn Oliver

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I have entered more than my fair share of song contests. These characters may or may not be real, and some of them may or may not be me.

lyrics

Ethel entered just to play here
Claims she doesn’t need to win
Daniel’s drinking in the day here
He’ll hang around, likes this town
Find some beer and trouble to sink in

Na na na lay your money down
Na na na play the game

Charlie’s checking the requirements
His ex’s song won just last year
Sarah’s sitting high on her fence
Though she hates the scene a prize might mean
A tiny little boost to her career

Theo thinks we’re all trained monkeys
Learning new tricks to make you smile
But he’s hooked here just like you and me
Rising to the challenge
Take the bait and run a country mile

Todd tells us Judge Joe’s harmless
While his whiskey breath crawls on my skin
Me I mutter, it’s just a contest
It’s no big deal swear that’s how I feel
But I suppose I’d really like to…

credits

from Cherchez La Femme, released October 20, 2023
Produced by: Katherine Etzel
Mixed by: Katherine Etzel
Mastered by: Adrian Morgan, Timeless Mastering

Musicians
Vocals, guitars: Karyn Oliver
Bass: Carolann Solebello
Drums, Tambourine: Cheryl Prashker
Guitars: Anne McCue
Backing Vocals: Karyn Oliver, Katherine Etzel

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Karyn Oliver Fort Worth, Texas

2024 FAI Official Showcase Artist
WINNER 2020 South Florida Folk Festival Songwriting Contest
New Album Here!

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May 5

Muddy Creek Music Hall at Old Salem

Winston-Salem, NC

discography

Cherchez La Femme

Oct 2023
Pelican

Aug 2023
Jenny

Aug 2023
Cry Hallelujah

Feb 2023
A List Of Names

Apr 2022
Magdalene

May 2013
Red Dress

Dec 2012
Hurricane

Sep 2007

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