Counting the minutes

from Ebb Tide by Russell A Bave

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I was in my room on the first ever songwriting course I had attended. We had been given the task to write a song about someone we new/loved. We had the evening to get some verses together and then play them the following morning.
This song is for Reb, my wife. I had gone on the course with great anticipation. Would I be good enough? Could I actually write to order? It turned out I met some great people, who I am still in contact with today. I get homesick when I am away from home, and miss my family, especially Reb.

lyrics

I’d send you a letter but it won’t come on time
I really want to call but I can’t get a line
So, I’m writing this song
To say, I love you’

It’s easy to remember the things that I miss
The touch of your hand, the warmth of your lips
So, I’m writing this song
To say, I love you

It’s been less than a week, but feels like a year
I’ve read all my books, drunk too much beer
Now I’m counting the minutes
‘Till I see you

I stare at the hands as they creep ‘round the clock
There's a pain in my heart where I miss you so much
So, I’m writing this song
To say, I love you

I’d send you a letter but it won’t come on time
I really want to call but I can’t get a line
So, I’m writing this song
To say, I love you
I’m writing this song
To say, I love you

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from Ebb Tide, released February 12, 2021
Lyrics and music: Russell A Bave

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Russell A Bave England, UK

Russell has been playing and writing songs for many years. He has played in bands and duos, but now plays solo. He also runs a weekly folk session at his local pub. Web page: musicalbeggar.co.uk

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