Name: Before & After
Duration: 4 min 12 s
Channel: Jimmy Piatt
Description: Free MP3 download! Licensing options are available for this track. I've watched many a good friend and some family members go down with drug and alcohol addictions...this is a song about that.

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I've watched many a good friend and some family members go down with drug and alcohol addictions...this is a song about that.

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Jimmy Piatt

Welcome to Pi Land!

Welcome to Pi Land! I'm not trying to land a record deal or launch a music career here...just posting some homemade demos of songs I've written over the last 40 some odd years! I'm using a little Boss Recorder, Yamaha keyboard (mostly for drums) along with various guitars and mics. My original intent was to just record these songs quickly so that I could show them to other musicians then get in a real studio, but I've since learned that studio time is expensive and my personal time (and money) is limited. So...these demos may be all I ever get to record...no problem...I feel lucky that I can leave something behind for my kids and grand kids to remember me by...or at least give 'em a few laughs! Anyway, thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the other fine musicians on SoundClick! Jimmy

Song Info

Genre

Rock • Classic Rock

Charts

Peak #326

Peak in subgenre #22

Author

Jimmy Piatt

Rights

James Piatt 2005

Uploaded

May 26, 2009

Track Files

MP3

MP3 9.6 MB • 320 kbps • 4:12

Story behind the song

I've seen too many people around me get hooked on stuff and I've watched it tear their lives apart.  It's very sad to watch.

Lyrics

Hey did I hear you askin' why you never see me around no more?

But every time I see you lately I can tell the poison's in control.

And I really don't have the time...to sit around and watch you die...'cause I've seen it all before and I don't care anymore to see the after.

Is what your takin' really worth all that you're worth to keep you high?

You've been forsaken by the lie that never dies and cheats you blind.

And it's a long and lonely ride...right down a one way suicide...and I've seen this all before and I don't care anymore to see the after.

I'd like to be there reminiscin' over gone and better times.

Don't think I don't care but the hurt has gotten worse from your demise.

I really hope you'll be alright...and I'll say a prayer for you tonight...cause I've seen it all before and I don't care anymore to see the after.

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Paul Mcilwaine

Jul 19, 2013

Some cool pickin on this song

Strummergurl

Jun 04, 2008

Awesome song Jimmy!  What made me hit the song for a listen was the topic,  all your songs rock,  but had to take a listen,  I too have had too many friends,  too many sad stories.   Great song,  lyrics and guitar playin is sweet!  Added it to my station.   I just play and write simple acoustic rock....you might wanna listen to one of my songs....Latest Casualty,  bout a friend of mine,  finally payin the price.   Bad things happen to good people.   Oh well,  rock on bro,  enjoyin more of your tunes now,  you have loads of talent,  Rock On! ;)
~strummergurl~