Song Description
Thinking back when life was simple, or was it? The impact of past experiences often soften and become mellow soften through time.
| Song Length |
3:42 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Folk - Traditional |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Composed, Serene |
Subject |
Change, Life |
| Similar Artists |
Sheryl Crow, Melissa Etheridge |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Back in the Day
©2005 Joanne Lurgio/BMI
V1
Slowly she walks 'cross the worn gravel drive
The gate, off it's hinge, slams closed in her mind
The sign on the tree reads, "no one allowed"
Back in the day there was always a crowd
V2
Sisters for life; crossed their hearts hoped to die
Sat 'neath that tree, shared their heart's deep desires
Singing, "who will we marry; what will we be?"
Back in the day life was so carefree
CH
It was oh, so easy
It was oh, so light
Back in the day every thing felt so right
But, I guess you had to be there
V3
They looked past the innocent eyes of the child
Ran through the fields of young dreams growing wild
Ready to face what the world held in store
Back in the day they couldn't wait for more
CH
It was oh, so easy
It was oh, so light
Back in the day every thing felt so right
But, I guess you had to be there
Bridge
Bittersweet is the wine
When the dreams we hold
And the dreams of old collide.
V4
Gently the branch on that willow does bend
She smiles in the breeze as her mem'ries transcend
Swiftly the tide turned away from the shore
Back in the day life was simple and pure
Back in the day
Remember, back in the day