Arlen's "Look'n Ahead" Song
I had some thoughts about the difference between "memories" and "looking back" in the fall of 2007, and ended up with the lyrics to this song while sitting on the tractor on my birthday. I had always incorrectly associated memories with looking back, but as I got to thinking about it, you can be looking ahead and still access memories which will also guide us as we move ahead. I guess you could say a memory was installed by our maker for our protection, because if we had a bad experience in the past such as burning our finger on a hot stove we likely would not touch one again. The music came from doing some experimenting on my guitar. My cousin sang it with me and played his guitar also while we used a little "finger sized" mp3 recorder to record it. I hope to upgrade the recording in the near future when another friend who is a great high tenor has time to jam with us.
|
LOOK’N AHEAD A Memory and Looking back Are two very different things For memories can be our guide While we put our past aside On our journey to the promised land CHORUS So I will sing a memory for you Maybe you’d rather not hear About the good times, the bad times The hard times, and sad times Maybe… you’d rather not hear VERSE 2 And it’s time for moving on Cause nothing down here will last Just keep looking ahead For that is what HE said And there’s danger living in the past VERSE 3 Our days are filled with cares But they’re mostly thorns and tares Just take the time to fill your lamp It’s the only way you’ll shine And there’s danger living for to-day CHORUS VERSE 4 For some the road is long While others have many turns Y’know the end will be the same For those who claim HIS name ‘Cause they kept their eyes(5) on HIM CHORUS FINAL REFRAIN Oh yes, it’s time for mov’n on Cause nothing down here will last Just keep look’n ahead For that is what HE said And there’s danger living in the past
|
|
