this song was originally written and recorded by flutemanjohn in jan 1972,
on cassette tape (the dated tape survives) with a nylon string acoustic guitars. this track, nov 2021, is a little more sophisticated.
instrumentation
1979 Takamine F-400 12-string dreadnaught acoustic guitar
Fender Stratocaster electric guitar, Fender Precision bass guitar,
and digital midi instruments within Logic Pro X.
lyrics
lyrics
a million years have gone too fast,
if i can’t hear you, if you can’t hear me,
a billion tears cried in the past,
i open my arms to you, come open your arms to me,
your smile, your smile, releases the child in me
your eyes, your eyes, speak of the good that will be, that will be
girl your soothing touch will lend,
end me the harmony, that puts me in tune with you
the world is moving to an end,
so sing me a melody, that i can return to you
jewel of light, bright over burning sands
fool am i, to let you slip through my hands
time is turning ever more,
still there’s so little left, so little time for us
my mind is burning, yearning for,
our quiet hiding place, our place of peace, it was
morning nears, a promise of day i see
angel arms, reaching for oh only me, only me
credits
released November 29, 2021
flutemanjohn, all writing, performing, recording, production
I played flute ten years (2000-2010) with Bob Marley's immortal band The Wailers. Other folks I got to play with include
Umphrey's Magee, Peter Rowan, New Monsoon, Ancient Harmony, Carolyn Wonderland, and many more. I write & record all my own original music. Please follow me on BandCamp. My music is ever evolving. Please check my new $6 paperback on Amazon under Books: "Lyrics Poems Tales" fmj...more
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