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This tune was inspired by a root canal waiting room. (I’m not kidding!) Along with a few relationship woes.

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I’d Rather Be
Denise D’Angelo Jones

I’d rather be tossed by a tornado
Stranded out at sea
Hand-cuffed to an alligator, stung by a bee
Breaking a nail, losing a shoe
I’d rather be, I’d rather be anywhere
Than to be with you.. …

I’d rather be eaten by a lion, trampled by a horse
Living with an in-law, leveled by a force
Cleaning out the cat box, at the local zoo
I’d rather be, I’d rather be anywhere
Than to be with you!

To be with you, said you adored me
But you just ignored me
The truth is that you bored me
With all your women everywhere
I can smell their perfume in your hair

I’d rather be swimming in a snake pit
Falling from the sky
Having all my teeth pulled, losing my mind
Starting my taxes, after they are due
I’d rather be, I’d rather be anywhere Than to be with you!

I’d rather be, having a contraction
Changing a flat
Going to Alaska in the winter with no hat
Lost without directions, chased by Caribou
I’d rather be, I’d rather be anywhere
Than to be with you!!

I’d rather be spilling coffee on my chair,
Hacking from polluted air,
Stuck on stand-by at O’Hare
Than to be with you!!!!!!!

I’d rather be in a taxi with no fare,
Cornered by a hungry bear
Caught with curlers in my hair,
Than to be with you!!!!
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Contact: ddjsongs@gmail.com

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from Queens L​.​I​.​E. EP, track released May 5, 2023
Denise D’angelo Jones -vocal
Sarah Jane Cion - piano
Phil Palombi - bass
Adrian D’Souza -drums

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Denise D'Angelo Jones Athens, Georgia

Award-winning singer/songwriter, Denise D'Angelo Jones has been influenced by the writers of the 40's - present. She began her career in Greenwich Village in the 80's singing original music and playing guitar in rock bands. She is a classically trained opera singer/jingle singer/jazz singer/pop crooner who writes music influenced by jazz and R&B. Inspirational, classy and comedic. A pianist, too. ... more

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