The Tall Tale of the Brush and the Board 50.1 [EXPLICIT]

[Intro] (A fast, chugging acoustic guitar rhythm starts immediately. A slide whistle mimics a bird flying over, followed by a quick, jaunty harmonica riff.) [Verse 1] Well, a soul stands out where the dust meets the glare Watching folks act like there’s magic in the air They’re walking 'round with a brush that’s way too wide With a bucket of paint and a whole lot of pride They say, "Now looky here, I’ve found a brand new rule: If one fish is jumpy, then it’s a nervous school!" They’re drawing big circles in the Georgia mud Trying to blame the whole forest for a single dud. [Chorus] 'Cause a troublemaker’s just a troublemaker, plain and simple too It doesn't matter what kind of hat is sitting in their view! They say "not every branch," then they go and chop the tree Playing silly games with a "blind-man’s" plea A mess is still a mess, no matter who began the fun And no one can blame the whole crowd for the mischief of the one! [Instrumental Break - The Fiddle & Banjo] (A high-energy, "dueling" section between a bright fiddle and a plucky banjo. It’s fast, fun, and makes you want to tap your boots.) [Verse 2] There’s been a badge with a hole and a talker full of wind There’s been a grumpy neighbor where the kindness should’ve been But they use that funny riddle like a toy in the hand: "Not every grain of sugar, but it’s always the sand!" It’s a "not all" but "always"—a real head-scratcher, friend A loop-de-loop logic that’ll never really end When they judge a thousand folks by the grumbles of a few It says a whole lot more about the squint in their view! [Intermission - Spoken Word] (The music drops to a "tiptoe" rhythm with a quiet, bouncy bass. The singer sounds like they’re sharing a secret over a campfire.) "Now, just think about that for a second. They’ll look you right in the eye, serious as a heart attack, and say, 'I know it ain't everybody... but it’s always somebody from that group!' Well, shoot... that’s like saying because one dog chased a cat, every dog in the county is a feline-frightener. It’s a real funny way of doing math, if you ask me. I reckon it’s easier to point at a map than it is to look at a person. But hey... does it need to be repeated? Or are we all on the same page now?" [Bridge] (The music kicks back in full force!) It’s "not all," but "always"—what a dizzy way to go! Like trying to catch a whirlwind in a bucket, don't you know? Break the frame! See the face! Put the kindness back in place! [Guitar Solo - The Barn Burner] (A fast, "chicken-picking" electric guitar solo—bright, twangy, and full of personality.) [Final Chorus] 'Cause a troublemaker’s just a troublemaker, plain and simple too It doesn't matter what kind of hat is sitting in their view! They say "not every branch," then they go and chop the tree Playing silly games with a "blind-man’s" plea A mess is still a mess, no matter who began the fun And no one can blame the whole crowd for the mischief of the one! [Outro] It’s about the heart... (Clap!) It’s about the truth... (Clap!) That "always" logic is getting pretty old. Keep your eyes on the horizon, folks! (The song ends with a final "Yee-haw!" and a quick, comic drum fill.)