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Inspector 372

from Maybe Man by Jim Beckwith

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This song is by one of my favorite songwriters and friends, Antsy McClain - We were friends in college - He was an amazing illustrator - still is - and he surprised my when he told me he was writing songs and starting a band called The Trailer Park Troubadours. His writing is so great; funny and poignant at the same time. Check 'em out on the double-wide web at www.unhitched.com

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Inspector 372 - Antsy McClain

Alone in a motel at the end of the day
My hands in my pockets, my mind far away
jingling my car keys and pacing around
I pulled out a white piece of paper I found
And all it said, once I held it in view
Inspected by number 372

The curl of the 7, the flare of the 3
Said a feminine hand wrote this number for me
It was printed in black but the number was blue
And written by Inspector 372

More than a number - To me you are real.
More like a spirit that's making me feel
Like I’m more than a salesman who lives at the wheel
Maybe I’m crazy but I swear I know you
Lonely Inspector 372 ©Antsy McClain

I can see you there now at your sewing machine
Pulling on buttons and tugging the seams
Just passing the time telling stories and jokes
With 371 other folks
I know you feel nameless, the way that I do
Lonely Inspector 372

Unsung and forgotten by most I am sure
But here in my pocket your memory will endure
So I’m keeping your number, should there come a chance
of Meeting the girl who inspected these pants

So hey if you’re out there, this one’s for you
Nameless Inspector 372
Lonely Inspector 372

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from Maybe Man, released October 1, 2011
Written by Antsy McClain, vocals and guitar by Jim Beckwith

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Jim Beckwith is a fine writer of lyrics to inspire & a unique & compelling voice; a soulful texture that draws on influences from jazz and pop to R&B and voices from around the world. His voice has been called 'a male Sade' & something like 'a refined Sting'. Songs with lyrics that make you think & feel. Jim has players on his albums that play with artists like Sting, Stevie Wonder, James Taylor. ... more

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