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Thread #77221   Message #1376490
Posted By: Partridge
11-Jan-05 - 04:54 AM
Thread Name: John Denver - 60's Folk Singer
Subject: Lyr Add: TODAY (while the blossoms still cling to.
One of my favourite songs was sung by John Denver, its called "Today"

Today, while the blossoms still cling to the vine
I'll taste your strawberries, I'll drink your sweet wine
A million tomorrows shall all pass away
'Ere I forget all the joy that is mine, Today

I'll be a dandy, and I'll be a rover
You'll know who I am by the songs that I sing
I'll feast at your table, I'll sleep in your clover
Who cares what the morrow shall bring

Today, while the blossoms still cling to the vine
I'll taste your strawberries, I'll drink your sweet wine
A million tomorrows shall all pass away
'Ere I forget all the joy that is mine, Today

I can't be contented with yesterday's glory
I can't live on promises winter to spring
Today is my moment, now is my story
I'll laugh and I'll cry and I'll sing

Today, while the blossoms still cling to the vine
I'll taste your strawberries, I'll drink your sweet wine
A million tomorrows shall all pass away
'Ere I forget all the joy that is mine, Today

Today, while the blossoms still cling to the vine
I'll taste your strawberries, I'll drink your sweet wine
A million tomorrows shall all pass away
'Ere I forget all the joy that is mine, Today

I used to sing it with a very dear friend of mine and it reminds me so much of him I can't sing it anymore without dissolving into tears. A lot of you might think that its mindless sentimentality, but I think some music just resonates a certain vibration that really affects ones emotions

I did not like all of Johns work, but I thought he came across as a good guy. May he rest in peace and love.

Pat x