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By These Blues

from Next Time Around by The Rick Parnell Band

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By These Blues
Rick Parnell

Verses:

I try to hold on,
but I know that it can't last,
As soon as I enjoy it
the moment has passed
Knowing we'll part,
I'm already missing you

Is that the sky, or
has the sun succumbed to the blues

I've got no reason
beyond this rhyme,
What you're doing to me now
masks a perfect crime
We took from each other
but I can't get back now

Is that the sky or
are the blues falling too somehow

Chorus:
Same as it always was
The past makes a perfect love
If it wasn't so damn warm outside
I'd be chilled by these blues
I'd be chilled by these blues

Verses:
I let go of everything
the moment we met
If there's no future
what meaning has a debt
Such beauty seeks
an always fresher gaze

The sky should be grey but the
blues have their hold on the haze

I don't blame you
for turning me away
We can both see clearly
with the light of this summer day
But I may call you
when the winter cold draws near

And the sky has lost all color, and
the blues have captured their last tear

Chorus
Same as it always was
The past makes a perfect love
If it wasn't so damn warm outside
I'd be chilled by these blues
I'd be chilled by these blues
I'd be chilled by these blues

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from Next Time Around, released December 20, 2012

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Rick Parnell Vancouver, British Columbia

Rick Parnell is an original voice, with intriguing lyrics in the tradition of Dylan, Leonard Cohen and Donovan, with some Lennon, Nillson, Harrison and even Johnny Cash mixed in for good measure. Inspired by these musical heroes, Rick’s own music is textured and nuanced, blending a mid-lifetime’s experience with a youthful, poetic soul. ... more

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