""Modern Progress"" genre: Alternative Country
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	Some musings about "the progress" or lack of it that we humans and our societies have made or not made in the past few years.
	CD: "Modern Progress"   Label: Magic Garage Records Credits: Chet Nichols - Singer/Songwriter/Musician
	Story Behind the Song I was ispired to write this song during a road trip from LA to Chicago along Route 66. The Old Route 66 was such a treasure and it's sad to see how it's lost a lot of it's flavor. Although, it's nice to see how some many groups are working to preserve it. Lyrics “Modern Progress” Words and Music by Chet Nichols * Copyright 2001 by Chet Nichols/Magic Garage Music (ASCAP) Please contact: Chet Nichols, Box 2565, Northbrook, Il 60062 chetnichols@aol.com * http://LastRidersOn66.itgo.com VERSE 1. Off in the distance and thru the mist The towers beam the messages no one can resist And along the lazy river where we used to play Sits a gambling boat They’ve built more storage lockers and more motels ‘Cause no one is at home any more to ring the dinner bell And the topsoil of dreams is being carried away Flowing downstream CHORUS Ooo, that’s modern progress But, down below the haze The population’s in a daze Ooo,,Ooo, that’s modern progress Oh, but, Lord, when will we ever learn VERSE 2. Out on the hills the rigs nod up and down To squeeze the oil that’s buried below the Texas towns They fuel the mini power plants that drive us to the grave Thru the smoky air And the semis on the interstate slide in and out of lanes Moving dreams to marketplace lit up like circus trains Because someone’s found a way to stuff 10 pounds of scrap Into a two pound bag Repeat CHORUS BRIDGE Out on the desert red lights climb the grade They’re all fighting for the parking spot that has a little shade Everyone’s in a hurry to be leading the parade To the shopping malls, to get the latest upgrade Repeat CHORUS To take it slow, give a little slack Give one another what we want given back When will we ever learn When will we ever Oh, will we ever learn

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