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Written at the end of 2020. Please apply to any year you choose.
lyrics
12/27/20
v1:
Was it the worst year?
Probably so, but who's counting
It all seems crystal clear
and I think we should talk about it... a little more
ch:
Did we learn? Did we grow?
I doubt it, but who knows
We could all come out fine, I suppose
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Did we love? Did we care?
Were we even aware?
Of the pain that seemed to be everywhere
v2:
Will we get better?
Probably not, but I'm hopeful
Sooner than later
Hear me out, here's my proposal... such as it is
ch:
I tried to be strong
I wrote a couple of decent songs
But I'm not sure that will help us get along
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We've got to learn to lose our pride
Learn to see the other side
But it's no fun to go along for that ride
-- some sort of solo --
v3:
so... happy new year
What will we do when the change comes?
The things we hold so dear
The sacred & the profane ones... it's all we've got
ch:
Will we lay down our guns?
Should we try to have some fun?
Can we hang up our shoes, when at last the race is run?
credits
released January 5, 2024
PRS acoustic guitar & Gryphon recorded by Gabe Heiser at Estudio San Miguel (San Miguel de Allende, MX) www.estudiosanmiguel.com
Everything else recorded & mixed by Chris Rosser at Hollow Reed Studio (AVL). www.chrisrosser.com/studio
This posthumous record by the lead singer of the Tragically Hip, containing both electric & acoustic takes, showcases his songwriting gifts. Bandcamp New & Notable Oct 12, 2020
