I wrote you a letter

by Ryanrooney

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This song is a dedication to all of my friends who have left this world too early, or as I like to say "move down south". It's really a letter to my late friend Greg Enlow. He would have really made that lead part sing. It was recorded with a 1970's "lyle" dove acoustic that I picked up in Rhode Island a few summers ago. I tried to keep it really simple, but I wanted to feel the spirit of greg, so I overdubbed the lead lines.
The lines all have little hidden meanings, that are specific to my friends who took their lives into their own hands.There are too many, it is hard to stand. I hope you enjoy it, and stay well.

ps. I also wanted to put something out for those who have stepped up to show support and contributed funding to me through Bandcamp. It really means so so much.

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all of my friends
went ahead and moved down south
somewhere down in southern Louisiana
at least I think that is where they are hanging out

Every time I walk your way
I get down on my knees and say
all the thing I could never say
and all the thing I could never do
Maybe drink another lodestar tall
and light up another Blue
that's how I think about you

All of my friends went ahead and cashed that check
I wrote you a letter
but, that letter never got sent

Every time I walk your way
I get down on my knees and scream
I want to feel the way that I should feel
but I don't feel anything
drink another lodestar tall
light up another blue
that's just how I think about you
that just how I think about
All of my friends
went ahead and payed their dues
too many late night nights
chain smoking
too much booze
All of my friends
went ahead and moved down south
I wrote you a letter but the mail was never sent out

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released April 2, 2020

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multifaceted artist, renowned for his exceptional contributions as a producer, composer, and engineer. With a career spanning over two decades, his expertise ranges from live sound engineering to music composition, event production, and more. Rooney's relentless pursuit of excellence and unparalleled creativity have earned him a reputation as a true visionary in the world of audio and music. ... more

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