Riley Downing | "Standing Still" | Western AF

[@cedarriver]

Listened to his last album quite a lot, always nice to see him! Chords and lyrics below folks! Missing a word and am a bit unsure about some others, correct me if you want to. The chords are a bit different as every verse has a different length, but you'll get it yourself with the ones below. Head over to Ultimate Guitar for the exact timings Standard tuning, no Capo He plays this song almost exklusively on the four lower strings D7 55453x G 355433 A 577655 Intro D7 G Verses D7 G / D7 G / D7 G / A D7 G (+ D7 G / D7 G in Verse 1) [Intro] [Verse 1] Ever watched the plane more than the birds When you're standing still on a little piece of earth Ever slow time tricked your mind There's no rewind down here Stop and eject, I hope the parachute's been checked Cause I wonder where you're gonna land this year [Verse 2] I can see the trees top of your house Old quilt patterns that the farmers laid down A million rolling hills, a billion dollar bill And all the cars headed to landfills [Verse 3] Just think I'll float on over to you in the Baltic Sea Where all the pretty girls smile and wave after me Tiptoe across the mountain, watch them polar bears growl Try to stop laughing and flap my arms faster now Turn towards the jungle and no one ??? town [Verse 1] Ever watched the plane more than the birds When you're standing still on a little piece of earth Ever slow time tricked your mind There's no rewind down here Stop and eject, I hope the parachute's been checked Cause I wonder where you're gonna land this year [Verse 4] I woke up from this dream, flying through the air Off the porch into a chair I held real still, see if everything was safe Then the big fat dog licked the tears right off my face Then the big fat dog licked the tears right off my face

[@JAWishon]

Toward the jungle and a one camel town

[@louieo.blevinsmusic4197]

Thanks for that, brethren! The night I found this song I was having me some bourbon and jamming Blaze Foley. Came across this song and it’s been stuck in my head ever since. Love the simplicity, the beauty of it and the fact he’s the kinda guy that would give you or the dog the last corndog.

[@pennylope8138]

I will NEVER get tired of listening to his voice

[@ctaber1386]

What a national treasure, love Riley solo and with The Deslondes. To his velvety voice, his amazing harmonica and guitar playing to his incredible song writting as a whole. 🖤 Everyone needs Riley in their lives, they just don't know yet

[@GemsOnVHS]

Riley is cool as a cucumber. Was really excited that he did this solo album.

[@joshuahorton3010]

My new favorite artist. God bless this channel

[@brianelder9676]

My girl said he sounds like Eeyore and now I can’t unsee it

[@DylanKDowd]

This was amazing. Love the simplicity no fake cowboy stuff n That line about the dog licking your tears is pure gold. Very relatable and calming to wrap it on it up.

[@willbrewer9253]

I keep coming back to this video, this song is pure and warms my heart. It deserves so much more notice.

[@samsham8218]

Love this Man's voice!!

[@WesternAF]

He’s genuinely the best

[@rickyhenry4958]

Kinda reminds me of Blaze

[@user-zg1qz8oz2u]

Wow! Simple, elegant, beautiful music!

[@christopherhenderson7303]

What a perfect little tune. The kind that makes you want to hit replay right after you hear it.

[@jamesreedmusic4224]

Riley is one of my favorite writers. This is 🔥

[@kriskabin]

Wonderful voice, wonderful last line of the song.

[@WHATTHEBEEP1]

Great song, Good to see Riley on Here and the Deslondes new album coming,

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

I love his voice!🐝🤗❤️

[@dhdjdjej]

Use to be a big fan of the deslondes, still like some of their songs. But my taste has changed drastically. This song & good to go where phenomenal. Riley downing just gives the songs a different vibe.

[@johnarnettsways.8758]

I absolutely love it. Old boy you have it. Don’t change a thing.

[@MattStrom]

Yall are awesome. Thank you WAF and Riley for more shop happiness. I wish I had a dollar for every Royals Hat this man owns.

[@Sunahvagun]

Well If I hadn't known better I would have thought I was listening to Blaze Foley!

[@ivandthestrangeband]

Always makes me smile when I hear Riley sing. :)

[@tijlsepter5551]

Major Blaze Foley feels

[@chopperguth]

Blaze Foley reincarnated... Absolutely outstanding!

[@PresumptuousPrick]

This makes me happy

[@louieo.blevinsmusic4197]

Damn…. This man is too raw. Blaze Foley esque. I’m def following, brethren.

[@NewWestRecords]

We Love To See It!!!!

[@TomBenz_Music]

What a great voice!! Love it👏👍👍🎶😁👍🍻

[@Nu.Rising86]

Love him and the Deslondes!!

[@JeffinBville]

I am so happy I support this channel.

[@Derek-rv3ee]

Wow, so glad I came across this, so good

[@itsmightydusty1996]

We must wander

[@Idanha]

Awesome voice.

[@philipwagnon1477]

Blaze vibes for sure

[@christianduncan9581]

Songwriting and cadence is alot like John Prine. 👍🏻

[@davidramirez.2269]

Bring it to Apple Music please

[@illegaldivingboard5343]

Y’all need to cut compilation albums of your recordings

[@Red_Howah]

Sounds like a guy I know named Goose McDonald.

[@dauphinofmississippi]

Pretty great.

[@KatieMaeAndTheLubrication]

I tell ya, the man sure does love dogs

[@cliffhooper3558]

Yes Sir...

[@corbinpospisil]

Go Yals!!!

[@fernandobentayga4782]

🎙🎶🎸🌎👍🏼👍🏼🙋🏽🌍

[@sindrekallesten5772]

Did not know blaze foley still lived

[@SnapBack123]

If Johnny cash and John prine fuggged and had a baby

[@structuracombatknife9445]

🐻 🔪🖤

[@caleb1rshelton]

Very reminiscent of Kris Kristofferson.

[@angelaautumn1927]

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