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This Breakaway

from This Breakaway by The Pelotones

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The testimonial of a domestique in the Tour do France. Think ZZ Top or the Allman brothers.

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Did I ever tell you about the time I was in the tour de france?
A domestique on the 7-11 team, riding with the famous Greg Lamond,
I joined a bunch of yo-yos on a break away and I said..

Verse 1. Well you can call me a wheel sucking pig, I’ve nothing to hide
When a fast moving wheel goes by, I’m gonna grab a ride.

Verse 2. You all know the rules of the game, We support the team
I didn’t latch onto this rag tag group to satisfy some solo dream

Chorus: But, I’m here to stay, (in this breakaway )
Thanks for the pull (up the tourmalet).
Try to shake me loose try to ride away
But I’m here to stay (this breakaway)

Everytime my turn comes up, I have to turn you down
I just move left and drop on back, til my next time comes around.

Now I don’t speak italian or French, but I sure know what you mean
I’ve used hand signals just like those since before I was a teen.

Chorus

You want to file a formal complaint, go back to the peloton
Ask for the guy who pays my wage, cause that’s the team I’m on.

I’m not here to consider the thought of my first stage win
500 meters from the finish line, they’re gonna reel us in

Chorus

credits

from This Breakaway, released October 11, 2014
Music and lyrics: Gottlieb and Specker
Vocals: Wayne
Guitar: Alex
Bass: Harry
Drums: Mike

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Pelotones Ithaca, New York

The Pelotones Feature Wayne Gottlieb (vocals) Alex Specker (guitar), Harry Aceto (bass) and Michael Welen (drums). Swing Jazz, Blues, R and B and originals. Here are our upcoming gigs:

Sun Feb. 28 Six Mile Creek 1-3
Thu March 10 6-8 Rongo.
Sun April 3 Maxies 6-10
Thr. April 28 Parkers in Seneca Falls 8-11 ... more

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