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This Life
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A sweet invitation to gratitude towards the Almighty.
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Acoustic rock and folk rock with country, blues, and American Songbook influences.
Formerly "Dr. C and the Stratocats," I'm now on a solo career as "Dr. C," but I had to change my stage name here because someone else had already claimed it. My music strives for melody above all else; I strive to make my songs memorable, so you can whistle a tune immediately. I see melody as the element most lacking in contemporaryr music. I love Sinatra and the Beatles, Gordon Lightfoot, Paul Simon, anyone who can write a memorable "tune."
Song Info
Charts
Peak #426
Peak in subgenre #39
Author
C. E. Chaffin
Rights
2010
Uploaded
March 22, 2009
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MP3 3.1 MB 128 kbps 3:25
Story behind the song
I stole one riff from an old hymn to build the song around.
Lyrics
This Life The feathers of a bird, the feathers of the sky The universe awash in light I give it all to you though it's not mine to give It's just a passing loan from on high Press your palms together and pray a prayer of love This action constitutes my best advice We only get to share this life The river fat with rain, the storm-embroidered beach The silver driftwood strewn along the shore I share it all with you but only for a breath While knowing God intends so much more Press your palms together and pray a prayer of love This action constitutes my best advice We only get to share this life The fledgling raven's flight, the haven of a nest The salmon huddling in a hidden stream I give it all to you though it's not mine to give It's just a fading hint, a passing gleam Press your palms together and pray a prayer of love This action constitutes my best advice We only get to share this life
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