Chime Light

by @mikegtz

Chime Light
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Liner Notes

I wrote the original lyrics to this song almost 40 years ago but it's been rolling around in my head so I had an idea to reimagine it in an open tuning, in this case DADGAD. I wanted to do at least a couple open tuning songs for this year's FAWM.

Lyrics

I'm sorry that you're leaving
Don't want to see you go
But if this can't continue
I really need to know

We've talked it over often
We know the reasons why
Still it hurts to see you leaving
It hurts to say goodbye

I understand the problem
But it's both of us, not just me
Let's negotiate the ending
Please just don't up and leave

I'll look out for a signal
In case you change your mind
Remember me for always
The one you left behind

Hang out your chime light
Hang out your chime light
Hang out your chime light
Hang out your chime light (2X)

Comments

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@the3queens
The tuning gives is the nostalgic and sad sound a goodbye song needs.
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@steelch1268
Wow, can absolutely feel this as you sing it. I think you're right to do it in DADGAD - it really breathes and give you room to feel everything.
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@monty
It may be almost 40 years ago but the song still evokes the feeling of a recent breakup. Good work and thanks for sharing.
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