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#1144198 08/26/18 08:40 AM
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It falls to many of us to sort out the affairs of somebody close after they passed away.
Never easy but often brings good memories and surprises.
Links below to Soundcloud or Soundclick.

https://soundcloud.com/vic-arnold/old-letters
http://sclk.co/s877cd


Old Letters © 2018 Vic Arnold

In my grandmother's house C
where the family were gathered F
in an old cardboard box by her bed C F
we found some old letters, C
all frayed and tattered F
and were moved by the lines that we read C F

In a handwritten style C
from an age well behind us F
Grandad had wrote from the heart C F
He said "We are only here once. C
Let that serve to remind us F
that life is so short once it starts C F
Ch.1
I love those old letters I love those old stories F
of campfires and heroes, and new territories C
They paint me a picture up there in my mind F
of good times and bad and the girl left behind C F
Br.
They told of a romance, a weekend in Vegas, F C
a short honeymoon in a couple of pages. F C
Then the last one from Saigon said F
"Honey. I won't be gone long". Am

Ch.2
We read those old letters. We read those old stories F
of campfires and heroes, and raising old glory C
Read that old Western Union. The cold printed line F Am
that told a short story and run out of time C F


It's never too late? Yes it is, so do it now.

If, given time, a monkey can write the complete works of Shakespeare maybe there's hope for me.

http://store.cdbaby.com/cd/vicarnold2

http://www.soundclick.com/vicarnold

http://soundcloud.com/vic-arnold

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Love that "feeling" you impart on the ears of the listeners, Vic:

As always, that Johnny Cash sounding vocal is so-o-o-o darn good. The story line is fantastic and yes, even though this one is probably imaginary, it reminds all of us of coming obligations... or those performed in our past. (It worries me to think of what my kids will think... as they rummage through my junk... and only hope they don't throw away my life's work bound up in twenty tattered work-books of songs... not to mention all those CDs... LOL!)

Can you tell how much I enjoyed the song? Great work, my friend. I may be American but I have a Welsh Heart, like you. Long live Urien Rheged!

----Dave

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It's a moving story, Vic. I enjoyed it. I can relate to the feelings, and I'm pretty sure most people can.

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Love this Vic. Great storytelling, but for me it is always your vocal that pulls you in.

Beautiful write and performance,

Dave

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Hi Dave. Good to see you back here.

Yes the story is part imaginary but I did have an uncle who died in a POW camp and I have some of my grandmother's old letters from another when he was overseas in WW2.
I was too young to really know them but I can imagine things.

Not sure what my sons will think, going over my old stuff. Probably think I was a little weird.

Thanks for listening and the comment.

Vic


It's never too late? Yes it is, so do it now.

If, given time, a monkey can write the complete works of Shakespeare maybe there's hope for me.

http://store.cdbaby.com/cd/vicarnold2

http://www.soundclick.com/vicarnold

http://soundcloud.com/vic-arnold

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Rich vocals, Vic! "Honey, I won't be gone long" emphasized with the harmony and echo really stood out - I felt like it added a lonely reverberation for the woman left behind and a "famous last words" moment. Found the chorus really catchy too!

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Thanks Gavin.
Appreciated.

Vic


It's never too late? Yes it is, so do it now.

If, given time, a monkey can write the complete works of Shakespeare maybe there's hope for me.

http://store.cdbaby.com/cd/vicarnold2

http://www.soundclick.com/vicarnold

http://soundcloud.com/vic-arnold

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Vic

That's a beautiful song with a great vocal and a rich arrangement and groove. Loved it.

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Hi VIc,


W O W !
Man.......what a nice song.
You rock.


Calvin


Maggie Udder ------------------ http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/calvinstewart

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Hi Laura.
Glad you liked it.
The "echo" was just cut and paste, and graded volume trim.

Vic


It's never too late? Yes it is, so do it now.

If, given time, a monkey can write the complete works of Shakespeare maybe there's hope for me.

http://store.cdbaby.com/cd/vicarnold2

http://www.soundclick.com/vicarnold

http://soundcloud.com/vic-arnold

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Nice story and sentiment Vic
Liked the intro and the build to the chorus. New terrotories is a good line
John


We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. Oscar Wilde
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Thanks Dave (GoCart).

I was quite happy how it turned out.
I appreciate the support.

Vic


It's never too late? Yes it is, so do it now.

If, given time, a monkey can write the complete works of Shakespeare maybe there's hope for me.

http://store.cdbaby.com/cd/vicarnold2

http://www.soundclick.com/vicarnold

http://soundcloud.com/vic-arnold

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Thanks Mike.

Your support is welcome.

Vic


It's never too late? Yes it is, so do it now.

If, given time, a monkey can write the complete works of Shakespeare maybe there's hope for me.

http://store.cdbaby.com/cd/vicarnold2

http://www.soundclick.com/vicarnold

http://soundcloud.com/vic-arnold

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Hi Calvin.
Thank you.
Just a little on my heels these days.

Vic


It's never too late? Yes it is, so do it now.

If, given time, a monkey can write the complete works of Shakespeare maybe there's hope for me.

http://store.cdbaby.com/cd/vicarnold2

http://www.soundclick.com/vicarnold

http://soundcloud.com/vic-arnold

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Thanks Travis.
Enjoy your trip to sunny parts.

Vic


It's never too late? Yes it is, so do it now.

If, given time, a monkey can write the complete works of Shakespeare maybe there's hope for me.

http://store.cdbaby.com/cd/vicarnold2

http://www.soundclick.com/vicarnold

http://soundcloud.com/vic-arnold

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Vic,

The guitar out of the gate is magnetic—pulls the listener right in . . . and then the warm vocal kicks in—very nice. A nice story with heart behind it. Enjoyed it!

All the best,

Deej

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Hi Deej.
Thank you for that. Glad you enjoyed it.

Vic


It's never too late? Yes it is, so do it now.

If, given time, a monkey can write the complete works of Shakespeare maybe there's hope for me.

http://store.cdbaby.com/cd/vicarnold2

http://www.soundclick.com/vicarnold

http://soundcloud.com/vic-arnold

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Very nice and warm writing, Vic....love the lyric. The songs production is excellent, as well as the instruments performing.
What else can I say........
Good, good stuff!
-Tom

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Hi Tom.
Good to see you back.
Thanks for the support on this.

Vic


It's never too late? Yes it is, so do it now.

If, given time, a monkey can write the complete works of Shakespeare maybe there's hope for me.

http://store.cdbaby.com/cd/vicarnold2

http://www.soundclick.com/vicarnold

http://soundcloud.com/vic-arnold

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Hi Vic,

I really enjoyed this song and especially the music arrangement. Cool lyrics that paint a wonderful picture. Nice work, one of your best IMO.

steady-eddie

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Thanks Eddie.
Very much appreciated.

Vic


It's never too late? Yes it is, so do it now.

If, given time, a monkey can write the complete works of Shakespeare maybe there's hope for me.

http://store.cdbaby.com/cd/vicarnold2

http://www.soundclick.com/vicarnold

http://soundcloud.com/vic-arnold

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Nice bittersweet story, Vic, well told and played. Just curious...if these are granddad's letters to gramma that she saved, why would he be telling her about a romance, a weekend and a honeymoon? Wasn't she there? smile

Ricki

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Hi Rickie.
Thank you. Haha! That would be telling.
In fact though, he wasn't telling her. It was the letters that "told of a story" etc.

Vic


It's never too late? Yes it is, so do it now.

If, given time, a monkey can write the complete works of Shakespeare maybe there's hope for me.

http://store.cdbaby.com/cd/vicarnold2

http://www.soundclick.com/vicarnold

http://soundcloud.com/vic-arnold


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