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Music Take Me Back

When I'm blue and need something to make me smile I can turn on my forty fives and listen for a while Jimmy Gilmer sang about a Sugar Shack Holding hands, walking down that railroad track Then I let the music take me back. Take me back to a time when love was new Take me back to a time when skies were blue When we could catch that falling star Make love in the back seat of my car Music, oh sweet music, take me back Doo-wop memories touched my soul Mixed with the early days of rock and roll I close my eyes and through the haze I see sunshine and better days Music take me back to those times again. There was Bandstand on TV in black and white Radio on 'til you fell asleep at night There were dances at the school And swimming in the community pool Music take me back, let me remember when. Did we believe those days would forever last Were things so much better in the past I dream of days when a movie Meant kissing in the balcony Music take me back, let my heart roam. It seems like a thousand years ago We found true love and watched it grow I know this is where my heart belongs When I listen to those songs Music take me back, please take me home.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008




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Date: 7/6/2008 5:22:00 AM
Wow, Vince. I have yet to attempt a Ballad form of poetry, but you have certainly done your homework. Most excellent in form, of course, but I enjoyed the content most of all. Your love of music is something I certainly share, and I'm glad you did. Love, Ivy
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