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Seven Long Years

from Make for Brighter Skies by Howard Sinclair

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A song steeped in the Irish folk tradition, but with very personal lyrics about the loss of my anchor, guide and hero. It is now been10 long years, but this was written at a time in my life where I really felt I had lost my way and needed the guidance that only a Father can give.

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Seven Long Years

It's been seven long years
Since you left this plane
And I still can't believe
I won't see your face again

In seven long years
Quite a lot has changed
Drifting without an anchor
Still feels very strange

Chorus:
'Cause you were my rock
You were my go to friend
With advice that may shock
But turn out right in the end
And I need you now
More than I ever did before
I need your guidance
Isn't that what fathers are for?

It's been seven long years
Since you called me Son
I can't tell you how proud I am
To be your only one

You taught me so much
In those early years
To stand up straight
And put aside my fears

Chorus: -

It's been seven long years
Since you left that hole
As big as my heart
And twice the size of my soul

Trying to fill it
Leaves me empty inside
The stars are too high
And the water is wide

Chorus: -

It's been seven long years
And still I'm lost
Running headlong through life
Not stopping to count the cost

A heart full of sadness
And a head full of dreams
But without that strong thread
I fall apart at the seams

Chorus:-

credits

from Make for Brighter Skies, released July 2, 2021
Music & Lyrics: Howard Sinclair
12-String Acoustic Guitar, Lead Vocals: Howard Sinclair
Flute, Backing Vocals: John Hackett
Violin: Eric Bouilliette Perso
Bodhran: Jean Francois Torre

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