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PLAY THAT TUNE

The storm clouds are gathering inside my head

I’m far too troubled for sleep in my bed

I’ve got worries on my mind the world’s all bad news

life’s getting me down and I’ve got the blues.

But I know what to do when the feelings all gloom

I’ll put on the stereo and play that tune.

The one by Neil Diamond a favourite of mine

that old little melody called Sweet Caroline.

I’ll listen for a while as the blues drift away

everything’s alright when I hear that music play.

Some time will pass and I’ll be troubled some more

I’ll be wearing a frown bad feelings galore

with worries of life and troubles ahead

my mind full of fear with things that I dread.

So I’ll play that tune again of Caroline so sweet

it always picks me up that special Diamond beat

I’ll listen for a while the dark will turn to light

and all of a sudden things will seem alright.

 

 

 

— Timbo, Apr 07, 2010

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Country/Region: GBR

Favorite Poets: Rather than poets I tend to be influenced by songwriters and have a love of lyrics.

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Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 2 months ago

Hello

Nice to meet you. many people turn to music in situations just like yours. Usually old favorites are the best. In this line: that old little melody called Sweet Caroline. I think it would sound smoother saying: that little old melody called Sweet Caroline. Always, Cat