*LYRICS - Wrong Side of Tomorrow (Emmett Original)* ------------ Wakin' up on a concrete slab On the other side of the railroad tracks A puddle of shame poolin' around my head My good sense upped and left me for dead I wanna quit, but then again I don't Say I'll do better, but I know I won't Keep thinkin' one day I will change my ways But it's always too little, too late The wrong side of tomorrow A day late and a dollar short Just how low do I have to go Before I finally change my course? I say I need just one more chance And a five-step plan to follow But here I am again On the wrong side of tomorrow A year ago I had a woman's love A warm soft bed and a roof above Till that day when it all went south She came home and, well, she threw me out She said "Hon, I ain't lettin' you in Till you sober up an' you try again" Don't sound that hard, till you're knee-deep in it But I can do it, if she give me a minute The wrong side of tomorrow A day late and a dollar short Just how low do I have to go Before I finally change my course? I say I need just one more chance And a five-step plan to follow But here I am again On the wrong side of tomorrow Time has never been on my side The more I buy, the more it flies The wrong side of tomorrow A day late and a dollar short Just how low do I have to go Before I finally change my course? I say I need just one more chance And a five-step plan to follow But here I am again On the wrong side of tomorrow The wrong side of tomorrow [x2] Turn on captions (CC) to see the lyrics on screen Album: Hopefully a future album
Great song on a serious topic. It definitely puts the "blue" in blue grass. Emmett has the perfect voice for this and who can argue with Julianne and Ellen providing harmonies? Or Matt and Momma laying down the baseline. And of course there's some of Katie's smoking fiddling too. Absolutely awesome song, but I think I'm missing some things that make it special. I'll probably need to listen to it another 50 times to pull all those together...
I really enjoyed this one! I listened to the entire thing thinking it was a cover of an old bluegrass song. Then I saw that Emmett wrote it. Wow! Instant classic! Thank you!
OMG Emmett! You are always writing and singing great songs. You are a perfect fit for the Petersen's, the hands down the best country and bluegrass band around. God bless you all!
Outstanding new original bluegrass song from Emmett with excellent harmony from Ellen and Julianne. A great way to start the 2024 music video season! When I asked Emmett last year in Amsterdam about his new tunes on IG he said that for the time being they were going to stay there. Well, I'm so glad he now decided otherwise. This one sounds so good with the full band. I hope The Petersens keep doing these more traditional bluegrass songs from time to time, especially originals. BTW, seeing that lonely bass lying there in front of all those trees I was more or less anticipating some sort of Steel Rails outro.😁 But no antics this time, just a wonderful moment of tranquility between the Ozarks in early spring.
Fantastic song Emmet!!!! You guys were really tight! I loved the way that Katie drove that fiddle. Love those fast songs where you can really open things up on the instrumentals. Great job!!
Emmett that is a terrific song you wrote. Perfect for the Petersen's to perform alongside you. I really enjoyed it. Keep up the good work on original songs.
Emmett: Wow spectacular rhythm, lyrics, & vibe!! Everyone played their special roles: Katie great violin! Ellen steady twang! Everyone so attuned to each other! So lucky to have each other for great music & otherwise! 🤩
Hey Petersens! Way to go Emmett! This is Amazeballs! And welcome back Petersens after a long cold lonely winter! Great to see you almost all survived it. (R.I.P. Matt's 'Stache!😅)💕
Great job everyone!!! Emmett, you have written some really good stuff, this may be the best thing yet. When you look at classic bluegrass, no matter how dark or deep the message the music wasn't dirgelike. It was almost bright. This is a great bluegrass tune with a really fine story as well. Really fine job Emmett. Everybody sounded great as well. Music was hot and the harmonies were spot on. What a treat to get something from y'all today. Can never get enough of The Petersens. Y'all stay safe and well!!
I recently found this channel by accident. I am so blown away. Not only by your talent musically, but also how decent you all come across. My kids will definitely grow up watching every one of your videos. Also - what a cool song Emmett! I was really impressed with your performance in "The Scientist". Glad that you are leading another track for the Petersens. Sorry for the long comment and God bless you guys!
This one's going straight to the top of my favorites list! So well written, arranged and performed. Wouldn't be surprised if a major artist picked it up and had a hit with it. It's that good.
This pleases our love of bluegrass. Excellent in every way. Heads up. If you haven't watched the latest Petersen Chat...recorded Saturday...you are missing pure entertainment. In addition to Emmett providing some insider details of how he penned this WSOT, there are so many fun stories...the kind that produces happy face laughter. It's only about 35 minutes or so...but so feel good funny.
Awesome work and well done! I grew up in Philly listening to Hard Rock and Hip Hop....because of you guys not only am I now listening to bluegrass, my daughter and I just signed up for a bluegrass guitar workshop! Thanks for introducing it to us!
Very, very, very nice piece of bluegrass heritage. Music itself is just fine, but the text make it great! Never been in Appalachian, but this song put my mind somewhere there!
Watching from Scotland- always love Emmetts voice and would love to hear more duets with Katie. This song brings out the best in all of your talents. Well done 👍
I have to say that your family is very talented with the instruments that you each play and your voices are absolutely amazing I just happened to come across your music by accident when looking through the headline news on my phone this morning I'm glad that I did because mama tried is one of my favorite Merle Haggard song I'm going to become a big fan of yours from now on can't wait to hear some of your own original music.thanks and God bless
I can't get enough of this song. It should have many more views already. Unfortunately, as Ellen pointed out in the Live Chat, the RUclips algorithm doesn't promote the originals as much as the covers. So, how to change that? Well, I was thinking, maybe it's an idea to let your next original be about a girl, Jolene, who's wakin' up beside a country road, saying nothing at all.😁 Maybe that would do it.😂
Hi Frank, Be patient. I am certain that this song is getting some notice. And the numbers are reallly not bad at all. I suspect that sooner than later a very recognizable name will decide to record it...and that will be the success story you are looking for...But you can't hold GOOD down...and this song is GOOD. It will have its day in the spotlight. And hopefully many of the songs on Katy s album will get some of that deserved recognition. We listen to Katy s album regularly because it is GOOD.
Hi Frank. You've hit a sore spot! Unfortunately, Ellen is right. Originals don't have the same views as covers. I don't know if it's just a question of algorithm or it's actually a fact that the YT audience searches for those songs they already know. It's not just this Emmett song that is beautiful and hopefully will soon become a bluegrass classic, but so many wonderful songs written by Katie and, more recently by Julz, don't get the recognition they deserve. Suffice it to say that that authentic masterpiece "We Don't Need Anything this Year", written by Katie for last Christmas, does not reach 200,000 views to date 😪 I don't know what can be done to change this trend, probably greater advertising diffusion , at a media level (especially radio), could solve it.
Of course, you are correct. Look at rwo videes released close to the same time, Sherwood and the over worked, over done Shenendoah. The first, chugging along with decent numbers while the later headed for the Million views mark. People go for the familiar ... the comfortable. And indeed, knowing a radio Dj would be helpful to go the fast track route...but often that requires big money agents and promoters....politics is everywhere. But I do believe that talent and good music with building a strong, loyal fan base wins.
Outstanding song and performance! It's been awhile since you posted a music video . Appears the new grass rising up and the sun has brought you out of hibernation! HUGE LIKE!!!
Emmett is multi talented and very good at his craft. Just caught a Petersens show last Thursday in Branson. Loved everything about it. Got a good laugh when Matt embarrassed himself with a slip of the tongue trying to say when they first started out. Hope you all have a great year and I’m sure I’ll try to catch another show.
I've always said that there are great songwriters in the band! And this is yet more proof of this! Welcome back guys with this wonderful song by Emmett! We really missed you, three months is a long time! ❤
Hello again, Roberto! Hope all is well with you! I agree completely- this band has some very original talent! I love hearing the songs they have created themselves as much, if not even more, than the incomparable covers they do!
@@emmajo1925 Hello again Emma. I'm fine and I hope you are too. Even I have a particular predilection for their original songs. But perhaps this was understood? 🤔
This group of bluegrass pickers and pluckers are pretty good. How I wish that my siblings would have liked to play music. I would have loved to have been able to share the stage with them.
Wow Emmett, you really outdid yourself here! PERFECT bluegrass song with irresistible swing! Everyone so perfect here, kicking in at the right time - here actually Matt's guitar so solid!! If even one instrument was lacking, would suffer: Violin, Dobro, Mandolin, Bass, those oboe-like vocals of Emmett - & lyrics are as catchy as the tune & rhythm. Sounds like a classic, which I hope with crossed crosses, it will be!! Amazing, like Katie's song about her Ozark Mountain Home - classic Americana/country songs!!!! not to mention the earned compliment that everyone is so modest & adorable. We should def play this song for our substance abuse patients - their plan is actually 10 steps.
Great song Emmet! Matt sure has a clean clear sound on the guitar and Katie plays that fiddle with her whole body. Julianne’s voice was made for the high lonesome harmonies of bluegrass music and of course Mama and Ellen always doing their great job.
Wonderful bluegrass song. Lyrics were great. Excellent performance by all. Just a word of advice for Katie, be careful that your fiddle doesn't burst into flames while you're playing 😊
I am NOT surprised at how incredibly AWESOME this performance was. Fantastic song and, as always, AMAZING vocals and instrumentation!!!!! THANKS EVERYONE!!!
*LYRICS - Wrong Side of Tomorrow (Emmett Original)*
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Wakin' up on a concrete slab
On the other side of the railroad tracks
A puddle of shame poolin' around my head
My good sense upped and left me for dead
I wanna quit, but then again I don't
Say I'll do better, but I know I won't
Keep thinkin' one day I will change my ways
But it's always too little, too late
The wrong side of tomorrow
A day late and a dollar short
Just how low do I have to go
Before I finally change my course?
I say I need just one more chance
And a five-step plan to follow
But here I am again
On the wrong side of tomorrow
A year ago I had a woman's love
A warm soft bed and a roof above
Till that day when it all went south
She came home and, well, she threw me out
She said "Hon, I ain't lettin' you in
Till you sober up an' you try again"
Don't sound that hard, till you're knee-deep in it
But I can do it, if she give me a minute
The wrong side of tomorrow
A day late and a dollar short
Just how low do I have to go
Before I finally change my course?
I say I need just one more chance
And a five-step plan to follow
But here I am again
On the wrong side of tomorrow
Time has never been on my side
The more I buy, the more it flies
The wrong side of tomorrow
A day late and a dollar short
Just how low do I have to go
Before I finally change my course?
I say I need just one more chance
And a five-step plan to follow
But here I am again
On the wrong side of tomorrow
The wrong side of tomorrow [x2]
Turn on captions (CC) to see the lyrics on screen
Album: Hopefully a future album
Thanks Liz!! Welcome back to you too!! 👍
Спасибо!Bravo! 🎼🎤❤⛪
Hey Liz! So glad to see ya again. Thanks for being you and doing what you do
Thanks, Liz!
Thank ya, Liz!
Emmett - keep writing more songs.
This is exceptional IMO!!
Well done by all.
"This is an old bluegrass song that Emmett just wrote". All joking aside, a great song and beautifully performed.
Really enjoyed that ! Great job Emmitt !!
"Time has never been on my side...
The more I buy, the more it flies!"
What a great lyric.
Great song on a serious topic. It definitely puts the "blue" in blue grass. Emmett has the perfect voice for this and who can argue with Julianne and Ellen providing harmonies? Or Matt and Momma laying down the baseline. And of course there's some of Katie's smoking fiddling too. Absolutely awesome song, but I think I'm missing some things that make it special. I'll probably need to listen to it another 50 times to pull all those together...
Qnly 50?
Love this comment, Andy!
All in the group are awesome.
This is a modern BlueGrass classic
I think you are absolutely correct!
Reasons like this are why I enjoy Bluegrass music so much.
I really enjoyed this one! I listened to the entire thing thinking it was a cover of an old bluegrass song. Then I saw that Emmett wrote it. Wow! Instant classic! Thank you!
'Instant classic!' sums this song up perfectly.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Yes instant classic ...
Right?!
I don't compliment Emmett enough, but his picking skills absolutely blow my mind every time I watch him. He's an excellent songwriter as well.
Your band would not be the same without Emmett. He adds so much to your success. 😊
The band wouldn't be the same without any member to be honest they all fit perfectly together
Like bread and butter.
A song about hard times. This is what music is for!
OMG Emmett! You are always writing and singing great songs. You are a perfect fit for the Petersen's, the hands down the best country and bluegrass band around. God bless you all!
that is old school bluegrass! I am more of a rocker but every now and then I need a Bluegrass fix and the Petersons deliver!
“A puddle of shame poolin' around my head”
Great lyrics!!!
I’d see that on an almost daily basis working the early morning shift in the ER.
Well done Emmet! Love me some Petersens! They are just as good live in Branson.
A classic old time song - that Emmet just wrote. Very impressed!
Who else smiled through the entire song?
Standing ovation.....outstanding !!
Outstanding new original bluegrass song from Emmett with excellent harmony from Ellen and Julianne. A great way to start the 2024 music video season! When I asked Emmett last year in Amsterdam about his new tunes on IG he said that for the time being they were going to stay there. Well, I'm so glad he now decided otherwise. This one sounds so good with the full band. I hope The Petersens keep doing these more traditional bluegrass songs from time to time, especially originals. BTW, seeing that lonely bass lying there in front of all those trees I was more or less anticipating some sort of Steel Rails outro.😁 But no antics this time, just a wonderful moment of tranquility between the Ozarks in early spring.
Hey there, Frank! Perfect comment, well said!
@@emmajo1925 Thank you Emma.
@@FrankvdMuijsenberg You are welcome!
Fantastic song Emmet!!!! You guys were really tight! I loved the way that Katie drove that fiddle. Love those fast songs where you can really open things up on the instrumentals. Great job!!
A star is born!
Emmett that is a terrific song you wrote. Perfect for the Petersen's to perform alongside you. I really enjoyed it. Keep up the good work on original songs.
Incredible song gang. I knew the second I heard it that it had to be an Emmitt original. That is as Bluegrass, as Bluegrass can get.
you guys are the reason i bought a banjo
Have said it before, and I'll say it again. How the heck did God cram that much talent into one family??! What a great sound!
So great to hear (and see!) y'all play together.
Awesome.. That can go loud on my car radio..
Emmett Franz, the best voice in bluegrass. 👍👍👍
Best of the Best, Greatest
Emmett is one of those rare talents that make the whole band better.
My goodness that is good! Top notch song and performance!
Emmett: Wow spectacular rhythm, lyrics, & vibe!! Everyone played their special roles: Katie great violin! Ellen steady twang! Everyone so attuned to each other! So lucky to have each other for great music & otherwise! 🤩
Every band needs an Emmett.
I never knew what bluegrass was until I discovered the Petersens. To me they _are_ bluegrass.
Check out Steve'n'Seagulls from Finland. They'll have you laughing on some of their interpretations.
Hey Petersens! Way to go Emmett! This is Amazeballs! And welcome back Petersens after a long cold lonely winter! Great to see you almost all survived it. (R.I.P. Matt's 'Stache!😅)💕
on the wrong side of tomorrow... but on the right side of a catchy tune
love the music you all make. You have at least one fan in Connecticut.
Great tune...great performance.
I have always said that, because I'm always a day late and a dollar short all of my life!! Great song Emmett, you caught the soul of bluegrass music.
Great job everyone!!! Emmett, you have written some really good stuff, this may be the best thing yet. When you look at classic bluegrass, no matter how dark or deep the message the music wasn't dirgelike. It was almost bright. This is a great bluegrass tune with a really fine story as well. Really fine job Emmett. Everybody sounded great as well. Music was hot and the harmonies were spot on. What a treat to get something from y'all today. Can never get enough of The Petersens. Y'all stay safe and well!!
I love it. It's a lively bluegrass song with great lyrics.
That is a wonderful song and beautiful performance. It was so nice to see another Emmmett original song.
Classic Blue Grass yet contemporary. Love your talent AND your commitment to always always first class plus.
I recently found this channel by accident. I am so blown away. Not only by your talent musically, but also how decent you all come across. My kids will definitely grow up watching every one of your videos. Also - what a cool song Emmett! I was really impressed with your performance in "The Scientist". Glad that you are leading another track for the Petersens. Sorry for the long comment and God bless you guys!
Wow love y'all music ,that good family style ,foot stomping,backwoods hickory that will burn forever !
That's a hit!
Emmett you've got a great voice!
This one's going straight to the top of my favorites list! So well written, arranged and performed. Wouldn't be surprised if a major artist picked it up and had a hit with it. It's that good.
Well it’s about time😂 thanks for making Friday a bit more better.
there is no smile in the world more precious than Juliannas smile, shes so precious
Next Level of Perfection. Wow Bam !!!!! Hit. ❤you Guys
This pleases our love of bluegrass. Excellent in every way. Heads up. If you haven't watched the latest Petersen Chat...recorded Saturday...you are missing pure entertainment. In addition to Emmett providing some insider details of how he penned this WSOT, there are so many fun stories...the kind that produces happy face laughter. It's only about 35 minutes or so...but so feel good funny.
Awesome work and well done! I grew up in Philly listening to Hard Rock and Hip Hop....because of you guys not only am I now listening to bluegrass, my daughter and I just signed up for a bluegrass guitar workshop! Thanks for introducing it to us!
You have just done it again 🙂
Love from Denmark
Very, very, very nice piece of bluegrass heritage. Music itself is just fine, but the text make it great! Never been in Appalachian, but this song put my mind somewhere there!
It's a great song again. Great music
This song and performance is great.
And the right side of AWESOME!!!
Wow, y'all blue my grass off. Good job. Excellent.
Ha!😂😂😂😂😂
I am on my 4th "HOLY COW that was great", right now.
Love those harmonies!!
Watching from Scotland- always love Emmetts voice and would love to hear more duets with Katie. This song brings out the best in all of your talents. Well done 👍
I have to say that your family is very talented with the instruments that you each play and your voices are absolutely amazing I just happened to come across your music by accident when looking through the headline news on my phone this morning I'm glad that I did because mama tried is one of my favorite Merle Haggard song I'm going to become a big fan of yours from now on can't wait to hear some of your own original music.thanks and God bless
Vous êtes un jolie groupes et j'adore votre musiques 🎶 ❤
Forget bluegrass. This is blues-grass. Great song Emmett!
You guys are on a tear! 100K RUclips views in a week! Congratulations Emmett!
This is a great song to be covered by any top country artist. This sounds like it could bring in a nice amount in royalties for years.
New Petersen's song comes out and I clock it. Life is simple.
I can't get enough of this song. It should have many more views already. Unfortunately, as Ellen pointed out in the Live Chat, the RUclips algorithm doesn't promote the originals as much as the covers. So, how to change that? Well, I was thinking, maybe it's an idea to let your next original be about a girl, Jolene, who's wakin' up beside a country road, saying nothing at all.😁 Maybe that would do it.😂
Hi Frank, Be patient. I am certain that this song is getting some notice. And the numbers are reallly not bad at all. I suspect that sooner than later a very recognizable name will decide to record it...and that will be the success story you are looking for...But you can't hold GOOD down...and this song is GOOD. It will have its day in the spotlight. And hopefully many of the songs on Katy s album will get some of that deserved recognition. We listen to Katy s album regularly because it is GOOD.
Hi Frank. You've hit a sore spot! Unfortunately, Ellen is right. Originals don't have the same views as covers. I don't know if it's just a question of algorithm or it's actually a fact that the YT audience searches for those songs they already know. It's not just this Emmett song that is beautiful and hopefully will soon become a bluegrass classic, but so many wonderful songs written by Katie and, more recently by Julz, don't get the recognition they deserve. Suffice it to say that that authentic masterpiece "We Don't Need Anything this Year", written by Katie for last Christmas, does not reach 200,000 views to date 😪 I don't know what can be done to change this trend, probably greater advertising diffusion , at a media level (especially radio), could solve it.
Of course, you are correct. Look at rwo videes released close to the same time, Sherwood and the over worked, over done Shenendoah. The first, chugging along with decent numbers while the later headed for the Million views mark. People go for the familiar ... the comfortable. And indeed, knowing a radio Dj would be helpful to go the fast track route...but often that requires big money agents and promoters....politics is everywhere. But I do believe that talent and good music with building a strong, loyal fan base wins.
@@joycesmith8299 The loyal fan base certainly already exists and we are working hard to grow more and more! 😉
You know it...and the lullaby video will make a big jump forward...😊
This one is exceptional guys! Please do more things like this!
I love this!! One of my new faves
Love how much fun everyone is having in this one!
What an amazing tune! Love the energy in this, the vocal harmonies are just killer and great lyrics top it off. We've been missing you guys!:)
This one was long time coming....wow an original. so cool!
Outstanding song and performance! It's been awhile since you posted a music video . Appears the new grass rising up and the sun has brought you out of hibernation! HUGE LIKE!!!
Ha ha! Loved it!! This one cracks along with some great backing vocals.
Emmett killin' it.....🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 and the "AWESOME" Petersens❤🙏
Emmett is multi talented and very good at his craft. Just caught a Petersens show last Thursday in Branson. Loved everything about it. Got a good laugh when Matt embarrassed himself with a slip of the tongue trying to say when they first started out. Hope you all have a great year and I’m sure I’ll try to catch another show.
Everything about this song is just absolutely awesome!
Absolutely phenomenal piece of writing Emmett, well done sir. 👏👏👏
Loved seeing you perform this on Tuesday evening in London. Audio was amazing ! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏to your sound guy
another great song.
I've always said that there are great songwriters in the band! And this is yet more proof of this!
Welcome back guys with this wonderful song by Emmett! We really missed you, three months is a long time! ❤
Hello again, Roberto! Hope all is well with you!
I agree completely- this band has some very original talent! I love hearing the songs they have created themselves as much, if not even more, than the incomparable covers they do!
@@emmajo1925 Hello again Emma. I'm fine and I hope you are too. Even I have a particular predilection for their original songs. But perhaps this was understood? 🤔
@@Roberto-pd8vn I am well! Spring has sprung, and it is my favorite season! Ha! Yes, perhaps it was! 😄
I've been humming Wrong Side of Tomorrow to myself for the last two days.
I love your music! This song is great! Can’t stop listening to it! When are you coming to Oregon???
Super fun song, Emmett! You’re a true philosopher, muh friend!
Wow! Very nice! Congratulations Emmett. That was an awesome tune.
This is so much more. Emmett has really stepped up.
Thanks to The Petersen family & to Mr. Emmet for a great original song..
Wow! Just wow! That's going to be a BIG hit. Famous artists will cover that song!
Very will arranged. Great job!
Well, the lyrics are sad but the energy is high. Great song!
This group of bluegrass pickers and pluckers are pretty good. How I wish that my siblings would have liked to play music. I would have loved to have been able to share the stage with them.
Great song, Emmett! You guys are amazing on every song, but this one is just fantastic!
You guys are AMAZING! Thanks for your beautiful music.
Wow Emmett, you really outdid yourself here! PERFECT bluegrass song with irresistible swing! Everyone so perfect here, kicking in at the right time - here actually Matt's guitar so solid!! If even one instrument was lacking, would suffer: Violin, Dobro, Mandolin, Bass, those oboe-like vocals of Emmett - & lyrics are as catchy as the tune & rhythm. Sounds like a classic, which I hope with crossed crosses, it will be!! Amazing, like Katie's song about her Ozark Mountain Home - classic Americana/country songs!!!! not to mention the earned compliment that everyone is so modest & adorable. We should def play this song for our substance abuse patients - their plan is actually 10 steps.
Great song Emmet! Matt sure has a clean clear sound on the guitar and Katie plays that fiddle with her whole body. Julianne’s voice was made for the high lonesome harmonies of bluegrass music and of course Mama and Ellen always doing their great job.
Emmet gettin your Dan Tyminski phrasing goin on! Awesome job guys! 👍✌️
Way to go Emmett. Awesome work by everyone. If that don’t crank your tractor then your battery’s dead. Loved it.
Wonderful bluegrass song. Lyrics were great. Excellent performance by all. Just a word of advice for Katie, be careful that your fiddle doesn't burst into flames while you're playing 😊
I am NOT surprised at how incredibly AWESOME this performance was. Fantastic song and, as always, AMAZING vocals and instrumentation!!!!! THANKS EVERYONE!!!
Absolutely beautiful! Great song!
GREAT Tune - WOW - May this go Viral Across America....