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When you were a boy Song lyrics by Tony Dimambro B Major 75 BPM 94 bars
Instrumental intro: 4 bars
Verse 1: 8 bars
Yesterday I found a photo of when you were a boy.
I noticed how your smile radiated peace and joy.
What were your hopes and dreams in your younger years?
What traumas knifed your heart and reinforced your fears?
Pre-chorus 1: 4 bars
You faced trials not of your making,
Threatened to tear your soul in two.
Inner faith saved you from breaking.
Couldn’t destroy true love in you.
Chorus: 8 bars
Your inner child speaks volumes to me, reminds me of the beauty of simplicity,
Whenever I fail to find peace or joy, I’ll gaze at that photo of when you were a boy.
Instrumental Interlude: 4 bars
Verse 2: 8 bars
I chose to frame that photo of when you were a boy,
I saw innocence in your eyes others tried to destroy.
Unaware of horrors to be inflicted on you,
I hope you found enough strength to get you through.
Pre-chorus 2: 4 bars
Trials you faced that left you shaking,
Couldn’t believe would happen to you.
Inner faith saved you from breaking.
When life gets hard I can depend on you.
Chorus: 8 bars
Your inner child speaks volumes to me, reminds me of the beauty of simplicity,
Whenever I fail to find peace or joy, I’ll gaze at that photo of when you were a boy.
Instrumental Interlude: 2 bars
Bridge: 12 bars
Struggling to remember when I was a boy.
Wish to rediscover my youthful hope and joy.
Need to be reminded we’ve all been so young.
With no twisted bitterness on our lips or tongue.
Help me find my lost inner child.
Help me leave all my pain behind.
Help me recall last time I smiled.
Calm my troubled mind.
Instrumental Interlude: 1 bar
Verse 3: 8 bars
Now that photo’s in my wallet of when you were a boy.
For all the times I feel I’m about to be destroyed.
For all the times I feel I’m losing hope or faith,
Or simply to put a smile back on my face.
Pre-chorus 3: 4 bars
Trials we face not of our making,
Won’t beat me ‘cause I learned from the best.
When I can’t stop my soul from shaking,
I know where to go to replenish and rest.
Final Chorus: 8 bars
Your inner child speaks volumes to me, reminds me of the beauty of simplicity,
Whenever I fail to find peace or joy, I’ll gaze at that photo, of when you were a boy.
Outro: 11 bars
I’ll protect that photo of when you were a boy, I’ll always need that photo, I’ll always love that photo, I’ll cherish that photo, always, of when you were a boy, when you were a boy.
At a Loss – song lyrics by Tony Dimambro - 96bpm. Am
Verse 1
God never answered my prayers. Maybe God was never there.
No resurrection, my heart tears. Because life feels so unfair.
I’ll try to hide my twisted smile. Permanently or for a while.
Bereavement traumatising trial.
Don’t care what misdeeds go on file.
Pre-chorus
We don’t choose our DNA, place of birth, nor judgement day.
No past life sins, no curse to pay. Cruel trick of nature takes life away.
Chorus
When one you love leaves us too soon.
Can’t bring them back, can’t take the truth.
My heart keeps howling for the moon.
Feel at a loss, always missing you.
Verse 2:
Tear stained photos of you and I.
Will these tears ever run dry?
Endless time passes me by.
Plead for your return,
Glare up at the sky!
Born to reach a decent age.
At least any adult stage!
Chance to earn minimum wage.
God knows if I’ll deal with rage!
Pre-chorus
We don’t choose our DNA, place of birth, nor judgement day.
No past life sins, no curse to pay, cruel trick of nature takes life away.
Chorus
When one you love leaves us too soon,
Can’t bring them back, can’t take the truth.
My heart keeps howling for the moon.
Feel at a loss, always missing you.
Bridge
God, no more excuses! Why this tragedy?!
Must let go of anger. Honour your memory.
Tired of asking why. Not your time to die!
Won't just sit and cry. You'd say “live a full life.“
Pre-chorus
We don’t choose our DNA, place of birth, nor judgement day.
No past life sins, no curse to pay, cruel trick of nature takes life away.
Chorus
When one you love leaves us too soon,
Can’t bring them back, can’t take the truth.
My heart keeps howling for the moon.
Feel at a loss, always missing you.
Outro:
Tapped your box, sent you on your way.
See you after judgement day …
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