Subject: Songs to Speed the Parting Spouse From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 17 May 01 - 11:14 AM After almost 20 years of trying to overcome some pretty major issues, that cut to the core of our beliefs and of our marriage, my SO and I are beginning a "trial separation" this weekend. I'm not looking for sympathy, or for songs of the "You low-down dirty dog" variety. But are there any good "here's your hat, what's your hurry" songs, other than the ubiquitous "SO LONG IT'S BEEN GOOD TO KNOW YUH"??
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Subject: RE: Songs to Speed the Parting Spouse From: marty D Date: 17 May 01 - 11:18 AM Sorry to hear that Animaterra. Dylan's "One Too many Mornings" says a lot. I know you like traditional music, but sometimes the songwriters hit the nail on the head. marty |
Subject: RE: Songs to Speed the Parting Spouse From: MMario Date: 17 May 01 - 11:18 AM What about So Long Dearie from "Hello Dolly"?
Wave your little hand and whisper |
Subject: Lyr Add: LOVE WILL ENDURE (Patrick Sky) From: catspaw49 Date: 17 May 01 - 11:24 AM Well Allison, this one isn't exactly "on point" as to your request, but I think there are a few lines in that fit your situation. Anyway, it's a favorite of mine by Pat Sky.
LOVE WILL ENDURE
When first I came to town, I came in from the country.
Many times I tried to tell you all the hurt that I was feelin',
Ain't no need to think of me; I'll be happy where I'm goin'.
And as for you, your tears will heal all the wounds that have been opened, Spaw |
Subject: RE: Songs to Speed the Parting Spouse From: MMario Date: 17 May 01 - 11:25 AM okay - it's sorta a low down dirty dog song, but not really - because of the tempo etc. |
Subject: RE: Songs to Speed the Parting Spouse From: Burke Date: 17 May 01 - 11:30 AM Bob Franke does a song that would fit. I don't see the lyrics on his Web page & I'm not sure of the title. I'll see if it's on one of the recordings I have, but maybe this will jog someone else's memory in the meantime. |
Subject: RE: Songs to Speed the Parting Spouse From: GUEST Date: 17 May 01 - 11:31 AM Pat Sky's "Separation Blues" comes immediately to mind. So does Tom Paxton's "About The Children" but that one is pretty depressing. I'd stick with The Blues for humourous uplift. Don |
Subject: RE: Songs to Speed the Parting Spouse From: MMario Date: 17 May 01 - 11:34 AM Burke - are you thinking of "Bring on the Starlight"?
Though we have come to an end;
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Subject: RE: Songs to Speed the Parting Spouse From: Bagpuss Date: 17 May 01 - 11:36 AM Will you go lassie (laddie) go? Heheheh Bagpuss |
Subject: RE: Songs to Speed the Parting Spouse From: KingBrilliant Date: 17 May 01 - 11:39 AM You take the high road and I'll take the low road? Kris |
Subject: Lyr Add: LONG GONE^^ From: Charley Noble Date: 17 May 01 - 11:47 AM Well, this one's a favorite of mine, in more of an old-time bluegrass style. It's kind of one level above "Rocksalt & Nails." LONG GONE (Anon from singing of Jennifer Puleston) I remember well the day I met you With your smile so fair and bright And I loved you from that moment 'Til I met you here tonight Chorus: Long gone, that's how I'm leavin', Long gone, why do you cry? This is what you've always wanted, Yes, I'm gone, long gone! I've tried my best to make you happy, Still you say I've done you wrong; So I'm giving up, my darling, And I'll be gone, long gone. Do not try to overtake me, What I ride will be too fast; All my bags are packed to travel, Long gone, long gone at last. When I see you try to spite me, When I see you turn away, All the grief that I've been feelin' Tells me there's no other way. It would of been better for us, my darling, If in this world we'd never met; For though I loved you like no other, Now I'm goin', I've just regret. |
Subject: RE: Songs to Speed the Parting Spouse From: Mrrzy Date: 17 May 01 - 12:01 PM ( don't remember all the words so this might be a mishmash of several verses, but here's my fave:
Thank God and Greyhound you're gone, But also, sweetie, best of luck and all that! I heartily approve of what you're doing, by the way, not that you might care about that... You'll either miss each other more than you're glad you're apart, and get back together more strongly, or you'll be glad you're apart more than you miss each other, and that will make for a much less stressful final split if that's what is in store. |
Subject: Lyr Add: PUTTING OUT FIRES (The Bluetones) From: Matt_R Date: 17 May 01 - 12:02 PM PUTTING OUT FIRES If we put our heads together I think we could salvage it If we ride the stormy weather Will we really benefit? Is there anything left to save now anyway? When you're near My heart beats quicker, faster It's your skin as pale as alabaster It has to be It has to end Losing a lover Gaining a friend Yesterday Your virtue inspired me Yesterday You ignited the flame That burnt inside of me So why when I wake up today Are there ashes about us? Now I've lost the strength To crush the flower Now I grow weaker With the passing hours You once were the fire You once were the glow I was so sure then..... Now I don't know I've wasted time away But I know that it's okay Cos I've wasted time away with you Now look what we built together We didn't waste anything We built a fire That burns too strong to die Or am I a liar Who smotheres the flame? When you're near My heart beats quicker, faster It's your skin as pale as alabaster It has to be It has to end Losing a lover Lying to a friend I've wasted time away But I know that it's okay Cos I've wasted time away with you I've wasted time away But I know that it's okay Cos I've wasted time away with you..... |
Subject: RE: Songs to Speed the Parting Spouse From: catspaw49 Date: 17 May 01 - 12:22 PM Yeah Guest, Pat Sky's "Separation Blues" is good and another of his, "Hangin' Round" is great too. Sadly, I don't remember all the words to either of them! A short bit from "Hangin' Round" shows that it is appropriate though:
Now Babe, you hear what I'm puttin' down?
Now you can sit and cry your tears, but there's one thing I know
So just point your shoes towards the edge of town
Spaw |
Subject: Lyr Add: IN THE DARK (Al Stewart) From: mousethief Date: 17 May 01 - 12:27 PM IN THE DARK by Al Stewart From SEEMED LIKE A GOOD IDEA AT THE TIME
They said "God Bless the Prince of Wales
Moving through the human tide
The Royal smile from magazines
These images are beamed to me
In the dark, in the dark
Those angry words you soon regret
You make it up and say no more
You sow each seed of discontent
And in the background all the time
In the dark, in the dark
So yes, let's bless the Prince of Wales
I am free to choose my part
In Africa the anchor slips
We go on from day to day
In the dark, in the dark
In the dark, in the dark Oh, I never saw the changes in your heart |
Subject: Lyr Add: YOU DON'T BRING ME FLOWERS etc. From: Mary in Kentucky Date: 17 May 01 - 01:17 PM YOU DON'T BRING ME FLOWERS
You don't bring me flowers You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
You never close your eyes anymore when I kiss your lips
50 WAYS TO LEAVE YOUR LOVER^^
HIT THE ROAD JACK^^ |
Subject: RE: Songs to Speed the Parting Spouse From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 17 May 01 - 01:20 PM Wow- what a wonderful collection of songs! MMario, it's funny you should mention that song- I had pretty much made up my mind about this when I took my daughter to see Hello Dolly a coupla months ago- that was my favorite part! Thank you all for some great songs- I may pm a few of you for tunes, unless y'all want to post them here! And is someone going to post the words to "Separation Blues?" |
Subject: Lyr Add: SOME DAY THE SUN WON'T SHINE FOR YOU From: Clinton Hammond Date: 17 May 01 - 01:21 PM SOME DAY THE SUN WON'T SHINE FOR YOU Jethro Tull In the morning gonna get my things together. Packing up and I'm leaving this place. I don't believe you'll cry, There'll be a smile upon your face. I didn't think how much you'd hurt me. That's something that I laugh about. Bring in the good times, baby. And let the bad times out. That old sun keeps on shining, But someday it won't shine for you. In the morning I'll be leaving. I'll leave your mother too. |
Subject: Lyr Add: AIN'T LIFE A BROOK From: Clinton Hammond Date: 17 May 01 - 01:25 PM No!! Wait! this one's even better!!!
Ain't Life A Brook
I watch you reading a book
When first you left I stayed so sad
Just the other day
But ain't life a brook |
Subject: Lyr Add: AS SOON AS I FIND MY SHOES I'M GONE From: Clinton Hammond Date: 17 May 01 - 01:28 PM o.k.. one more... AS SOON AS I FIND MY SHOES I'M GONE As recorded by Ferron on "Shadows on a Dime" (1984) If you're going alone Watching solely for yourself will power you through your time My heart, my home, I felt assured that it would give me back in twofold time But you know I don't know Wouldn't say that I know And as soon as I find my shoes I'm gone.
If there was a way
In the back of my mind
And from an empty room |
Subject: RE: Songs to Speed the Parting Spouse From: katlaughing Date: 17 May 01 - 01:33 PM Two of my all time favourites by Ferron! Allison, if you want to hear those, I'll make an audio of Ferron and send it to you. Greta songs, CH. There is an mp3 of SEPARATION BLUES if you click on that. Glad to hear this is finally happening for you; I know it has taken some time. Goodonya, darlin'...keep yer chin up! luvyakat |
Subject: RE: Songs to Speed the Parting Spouse From: Clinton Hammond Date: 17 May 01 - 01:40 PM Ya... I sing "Ain't Life A Brook" for my mom every chance I get... ;-) |
Subject: Lyr Add: CLOSE THE DOOR LIGHTLY WHEN YOU GO^^ From: Songster Bob Date: 17 May 01 - 01:40 PM Well, how about (from the DT): HOW CAN I MISS YOU (WHEN YOU WON'T GO AWAY)^^^ (Dan Hicks) I've talked to your mother and I've talked to your dad, They say they've tried but it's all in vain. I've begged and I've pleaded, I even got mad, Now we must face it, you give me a pain. cho: How can I miss you when you won't go away? I keep telling you day after day, But you won't listen, you always stay and stay, How can I miss you when you won't go away? Out of three billion people, why must it be me? OhOh why, oh why won't you cut me loose? D Do me a favor and listen to my plea I'm not the only chicken in the roost. Your never-ending presence really cramps my style, I dream that it won't always be the same. At first I was attracted, but after a while, Have you ever heard of a "hard to get" dame?" copyright Dan Hicks Or "CLOSE THE DOOR LIGHTLY WHEN YOU GO," by Eric Anderson (not in the DT, I think). Turn around, don't whisper out my name, Or like a breeze, it might stir a dying flame. I'll miss someone, if it eases you to know, but Close the door lightly when you go. Cho: Who was the one who robbed my mind? Who was the one who stole my time? Who was the one who made me feel unkind? So fare thee well, sweet love of mine. I think I have a line from one verse in another up there, but that's what I can remember of it. And there's always Tom Paxton's "Last Thing On My Mind." Bob Clayton |
Subject: RE: Songs to Speed the Parting Spouse From: catspaw49 Date: 17 May 01 - 01:42 PM Hey kat!!! THANKS!!! And ALLISON.........While you're on kat's MP3 site for Patrick Sky, listen to "Love Will Endure" that I posted above.....pretty song. Spaw |
Subject: RE: Songs to Speed the Parting Spouse From: katlaughing Date: 17 May 01 - 01:53 PM No prob, Spawdarlin'..it was the closest I could come to finding the lyrics.:-)
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Subject: RE: Songs to Speed the Parting Spouse From: JenEllen Date: 17 May 01 - 02:14 PM From "I Still Do"
After all this time And my fave dont-let-the-door-hitcha-where-the-good-lord-splitcha song:
I had someone else ~Jen (who usually ends up feeling more like the former and less the latter..:) |
Subject: RE: Songs to Speed the Parting Spouse From: SINSULL Date: 17 May 01 - 02:17 PM "Don't Think Twice, it's Alright"
"I'VE BEEN A LONG TIME LEAVIN' (But I'll Be A Long Time Gone)" |
Subject: RE: Songs to Speed the Parting Spouse From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 17 May 01 - 03:43 PM Great songs! I'm leaving work right now and I'll check those MP3's tonight- thanks Kat-mi-luv (Clinton, I shoulda thought of Ferron- she knows how to lay those feelings on the line!). Keep 'em coming! |
Subject: RE: Songs to Speed the Parting Spouse From: GUEST,beadie Date: 17 May 01 - 03:50 PM My all-time favorite of this genre' is Roy Clark's "Thank God and Greyhound, you're gone." |
Subject: RE: Songs to Speed the Parting Spouse From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 17 May 01 - 05:31 PM Well, I listened to those MP3s. "Separation Blues" made me laugh, "Love Will Endure" made me cry. Sort of the way life has been lately. Both sides of the coin are true. |
Subject: Lyr Add: NO REGRETS From: GUEST Date: 17 May 01 - 11:20 PM How 'bout Tom Rush's "NO REGRETS"
I know your leavin' is too long overdue Sorry if it hurts, Animaterra — hope it all works out for the best. david |
Subject: RE: Songs to Speed the Parting Spouse From: ddw Date: 17 May 01 - 11:24 PM That last post was mine — didn't notice I'd lost my cookie. david |
Subject: Lyr Add: I CRIED FOR US (Kate McGarrigle) From: CarolC Date: 17 May 01 - 11:52 PM Hi Annimaterra. Sorry about your situation. This one by Kate and Anna McGarrigle has a lot of meaning for me... I CRIED FOR US Love, it's not I who didn't try Hard enough, hard enough And this is why I'm saying goodbye I've had enough, I've had enough Love, you don't see the pain in me It's plain enough, plain enough You're never here to catch the tears I cry for us, I cry for us I'll take my share, but I'll be fair It's not much stuff, easy enough And if you choose, I'll break the news This part is tough, so very tough I've tried and tried to put aside A time to talk, but without luck So I'll just pin this note within your coat And leave the garden gate unlocked And this is why I'm saying goodbye I've had enough, I've had enough |
Subject: RE: Songs to Speed the Parting Spouse From: Bert Date: 18 May 01 - 12:08 AM What was that one Johnny DUncan used to sing? Something about "I'm Sorry I'm Out of Business" I'll see if I can find the lyrics. |
Subject: RE: Songs to Speed the Parting Spouse From: Bert Date: 18 May 01 - 12:18 AM Here 'tiz as sung by Little Jimmy Dickens |
Subject: RE: Songs to Speed the Parting Spouse From: ddw Date: 18 May 01 - 12:31 AM Just remembered another one: Blind Blake's "Come On Boys, Let's Do That Messin' Round." Don't remember the words, but the jist of it is "My baby's left me and I don't really care much...." It's a bouncy little number, so even if the words aren't wholly appropriate the music might make you feel better. david
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Subject: Lyr Add: BREAKFAST BLUES From: Barbara Date: 18 May 01 - 12:59 AM Here's one for you Allison, I swiped it from the thread. (It's here in DT)
"BREAKFAST BLUES.".
You give me hard eggs in the morning,.
Ham bacon you to leave me,.
What do you eggs benedict me to do now?.
(Ain't gonna leave the home fries burning for ya.).
Repeat the first verse changing the last line.
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Subject: RE: Songs to Speed the Parting Spouse From: Liz the Squeak Date: 18 May 01 - 01:20 AM There was one recorded by Abba, called something like 'the day before you came', which sums up my feelings quite a lot. Take care, and you know where we are..... LTS |
Subject: RE: Songs to Speed the Parting Spouse From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 18 May 01 - 07:44 AM Incredible stuff! I am loving these songs! One more day, and on to the next phase of life. (Barbara, that's hysterical!!) I'm finding the songs help express what I can't possibly find words for on my own. Thanks, everyone! |
Subject: RE: Songs to Speed the Parting Spouse From: GUEST,Dita (at work) Date: 18 May 01 - 08:25 AM Almost anything by Loudon Wainwright III would do, my personal choice would be "I'd Rather be Lonely" Sorry I don't have the lyrics to post love, john. |
Subject: Lyr Add: MY WAY (Limp Bizkit) From: Matt_R Date: 18 May 01 - 09:15 AM Special You think you're special You do I can see it in your eyes I can see it when you laugh at me Look down on me You walk around on me Just one more fight About your leadership And I will straight up Leave your shit Cause I've had enough of this And now I'm pissed This time I'm gonna let it all come out This time I'm gonna stand up and shout Gonna do things my way It's my way My way or the highway Just one more fight About a lot of things And I will give up everything To be on my own again Free again This time I'm gonna let it all come out This time I'm gonna stand up and shout Gonna do things my way It's my way My way or the highway Some day you'll see things my way Cause you never know No you never know Where you're gonna go Just one more fight And I'll be history Yes I will straight up Leave your shit And you'll be the one who's left Missing me This time I'm gonna let it all come out This time I'm gonna stand up and shout Gonna do things my way It's my way My way or the highway
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Subject: RE: Songs to Speed the Parting Spouse From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 18 May 01 - 09:45 AM Matt, I tried to send you a pm but you don't seem to exist! The lyrics you post are hitting home pretty well- are they yours? |
Subject: RE: Songs to Speed the Parting Spouse From: Matt_R Date: 18 May 01 - 09:55 AM Ah Allison, it's that blasted underscore again! Lol! Try "Matt_R". Actually, they're not mine... "Putting Out Fires" is by The Bluetones, and "My Way" is by Limp Bizkit. |
Subject: Lyr Add: I'M GLAD I'M A WOMAN From: Patrish(inactive) Date: 18 May 01 - 10:48 AM I'm Glad I'm A Woman
I'm glad I'm a woman, yes I am, yes I am
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Subject: RE: Songs to Speed the Parting Spouse From: GUEST Date: 18 May 01 - 12:34 PM Forgive me if this has been mentioned all ready but for a big dose of leaving songs you might try John Hiatt's new album "Crossing muddy waters". He must have been through something similar lately. Along with the title song there's: What do we do now; Only the song survives; Gone; and Before I go, that speak directly to the subject. mm |
Subject: Lyr Add: THE SONG IS OVER (The Who) From: Matt_R Date: 18 May 01 - 12:49 PM The song is over It's all behind me I shoulda known it She tried to find me Our love is over They're all ahead now I've got to learn it I'm gonna sing out I'll sing my song to the wide open spaces I'll sing my heart out to the infinite sea I'll sing my visions to the sky-high mountains I'll sing my song to the free To the free When I walked in through the door Thought it was me I was looking for She was the first song I ever sang But it stopped as soon as it began Our love is over It's all behind me They're all ahead now Can't hope to find to me I'll sing my song to the wide open spaces I'll sing my heart out to the infinite sea I'll sing my visions to the sky-high mountains I'll sing my song to the free To the free The song is over I'm left with only tears I must remember Even if it takes a million years The song is over The song is over Excepting one note, pure and easy Playing so free like a breath rippling by...
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Subject: RE: Songs to Speed the Parting Spouse From: GUEST Date: 18 May 01 - 02:12 PM Croce's "Lover's Cross"..great hurtin' tune Pages are meant for turning and people are bound to change bridges are meant for burning when the people and memories they join aren't the same Mike |
Subject: RE: Songs to Speed the Parting Spouse From: GUEST,mkebenn@work Date: 18 May 01 - 02:14 PM oops, forgot I was workin'..Mike |
Subject: RE: Songs to Speed the Parting Spouse From: harpgirl Date: 18 May 01 - 02:22 PM sorry about your parting, Allison. I hope you can be better friends down the road. Some people make much better friends than relatives... And how are you holding up, Barbara? |
Subject: RE: Songs to Speed the Parting Spouse From: Ebbie Date: 18 May 01 - 02:50 PM Hazel Dickens' And don't come back on my doorstep a-cryin'....I've already gave you MY BETTER YEARS Wow! Lots of points of view in this thread! Good luck and good health to you, Animaterra. Ebbie |
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