Following a pleasant exchange of Tweets last night, @kenarmstrong1 pointed me to some lyrics he had written. Not that accustomed to such collaborations, I printed out his lyrics and took up the challenge today. Fortunately the first idea I tried seemed to fit okay….I think. What do you reckon?

It was a pleasure to try out my new Samson USB microphone – worked a treat straight out of the box. The guitar I’m playing is my son’s 3/4 size classical.

Recorded at Shay’s Studio, April 2005

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I’m not hurting no more
Seems like tears have ended
I’m not crying no more
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Recorded at Shay’s Studio, April 2005

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My woman don’t want my kisses
My woman don’t want my hand
My woman don’t want my kisses
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Recorded at Shay’s Studio, April 2005

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Well I’ve known you for a while
I always liked the way you do things
Your energy and your smile
Being near you always soothed me.

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Recorded at Shay’s Studio, April 2005

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I was just a fourteen-year-old boy when Bobby died
Afraid to go to school that day, I was shocked and dazed inside
Fearful of the future in a sad and wounded land
The meaning of the sacrifice, I could not understand

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I went to a pub that I used to frequent
With songs for the singing, no sins to repent
When my eyes opened you flashed me a smile
You flushed me right out and exposed my denial

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