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an old song of mine re-imagined

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Hi! I'm a guitarist, singer and songwriter currently living in Fredericton, N.B., Canada. I've been performing music in one way or another since the mid '60's, starting out singing tenor in a barbershop quartet with my brothers and then into a progression of bands playing rock, jazz, blues and country and... whatever. It's been a fun ride so far and I'm still as exited about it as the day I began. Ralph Atkinson

Song Info

Genre

Pop • Pop Rock

Charts

Peak #1

Peak in subgenre #1

Author

R. Atkinson

Rights

R. Atkinson 2013

Uploaded

August 23, 2013

Track Files

MP3

MP3 8.1 MB • 320 kbps • 3:33

Story behind the song

I wrote the lyrics to this about 20 years ago and they were attached to another song entirely. The chorus lyrics are new. Strangely enough the melody and phrasing is still pretty much intact from the original even though the instrumentation for this version was for the most part complete before I'd given any thought to lyrics or melody.

Lyrics

Laying in your bed, staring at the ceiling, wheeling a thousand thoughts in your head
but one keeps coming back
and you can't seem to shake the feeling that someone's staring straight into your heart
but don't you be alarmed now, baby

'cause it all flows down from above
and you don't need no lessons in love

and if you hear the wind cry your name at night as you pinch yourself awake
go on back to sleep
and if you catch yourself laughing out loud all alone in the middle of the day
well, you're not goin' crazy

'cause it all flows down from above
and you don't need no lessons in love

when what you feel and what you think are in a tug of war
and just when you think your thoughts have won your feelings come back for more
then you know for sure

'cause it all flows down from above
and you don't need no lessons in love

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FusionFall Project

Nov 09, 2013

Spectacular Pop feel to this one Ralph, and your vocals are spot-on perfect for the vibe!
Nice melodic guitar break too ;)

gabe stenziano

Oct 09, 2013

sounds really good Ralph. the harmonies are a real pleasure to hear. well written song with a lot of punch. it has a nice bluesy/steelydanish feel. very nice.

The Footnotes

Aug 25, 2013

So good ..... it really is a pleasure to listen to.

Ascenzion - Al Massey

Aug 24, 2013

It is always a pleasure dropping by your site and finding simply incredible music. This latest is no exception.  As I said, your vocal performance has that special spark that makes it stand out..and the music superb…I really like your harmonies on this track…Expertly done…and of course your guitar solo at the bridge is super…you continue to amaze!!!