A Piece of the Action

by Kimberly Sickel & Tommy Ring

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Got the money, goin’ after the Honey.
Inspired by Star Trek TOS “A Piece of the Action” (Season 2 Episode 17).

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A Piece of the Action
Lyrics & Music by Kimberly Sickel & Tommy Ring

Here's my chance, I’ve gotta take it
Make off with my attraction
Try to steal her heart, not break it
All I want is a piece, a piece of the action

Cracked open a safe, on the lam
Runnin out with the heat on my heels
Ducked in a club, there she was
Then I heard the passing of wheels

I need some time to think
Baby, buy me a drink

Here's my chance, I’ve gotta take it
Make off with my attraction
Play along with him, I’ll fake it
All i want is a piece, a piece of the action

Led him to the upper floor
Say ‘Hello’ to Mickey Finn
Lifted twenty large or more
It's better to steal than it is to sin

I need some time to sleep
Baby, i won't make a peep

Here's my chance, I’ve gotta take it
Make off with my attraction
Play along with him, I’ll fake it
All i want is a piece, a piece of the action

I lammed off to meet my Gee
She took it on the heel and toe
Behind the eight ball rollin' at me
I heard him say, “Drill the dolly and blow!”

I need some time to run
Baby, throw me your gun

Okay buddy, grab some air
or i'll be fillin' you with daylight
Chicago lightning everywhere
Suddenly she fell outta sight

I need more time to play
Baby, don't leave me this way

There's my chance, I let him take it
Made off with her attraction
Played along with him, can't fake it
All I wanted was a piece, a piece of the action
A piece of the action
A piece of the action
A piece of the action
A piece of the action
A piece of the action
A piece of the action

Twists, Slugs and Roscoes: A Glossary of Hardboiled Slang
https://www.miskatonic.org/slang.html

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released April 15, 2018
Vocals: Kimberly Sickel
Vocals and all instruments: Tommy Ring

Cover photo: Kimberly Sickel

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Tommy Ring California

Music is my touchstone.
It gives me solace, comfort, excitement, purpose and joy.

I imbue my world with all types of music through listening, writing, recording, performing and collaborating with other musical souls.

Exploring music and learning different instruments gives me the tools to create anything.
And I give myself permission. ... more

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