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Hello All
I was diagnosed with the onset of vascular dementia and Alzsheimers about 4 years ago.
Medication, family support and determination has helped but sadly there's no cure.
A guy I grew up with got the same diagnosis as myself but his issues are further advanced.
This is what came out of a visit to his place.

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Vocal Mike Heron
writing credit John Vaughan

CAN SEE IN YOUR EYES

Intro]
In this quiet room, the light's so soft
Memories gather, some cherished, some lost
We grew up wild, like the winds in the pines
Living on laughter, stealing moments in time

[Verse]
Summer nights we'd get lost in the fields
Chasin' dreams, never knowing what's real
With the wind in our hair and stars overhead
We found ourselves in stories we'd read

[Chorus ]
Can see in your eyes, your memories
fading
I've known you so long seen those changes.
Can see in your eyes,your fighting to recall
but times I know, we both shared them all

[Verse]
A song for you my old friend
for when memories come to an end
Let's have a drink, let's sit a spell
we've got so many stories to tell

We were never rich, fought being poor
threadbare carpets on the floor
(This line was changed)

[Verse]
Our mothers would talk, shared their fears
hopes, inspirations for our future years
We ran with the boys,but weren't so bad
friends we both knew were the best to be had.

[Chorus]
Can see in your eyes, your memories
fading
I've known you so long seen those changes
Can see in your eyes,your fighting to recall
but times I know, we both shared them all

Instrumental

[Bridge]
You were tough as they come,never backed down
to ev'ry one of those fools and clowns
Some fights you can't win,but I'll be by yourside
Pick up your glass get that drink down

[Chorus]
Can see in your eyes, your memories
fading
I've known you so long seen those changes
Can see in your eyes,your fighting to recall
but times I know, we both shared them all

Instrumental

[Tag]
I'll leave you now, you need your sleep
These old photographs I'd like you to keep
I've written their names in case you'll forget
So many memories, a few regrets

John
The song is beautiful. So is your willingness to visit with the other man and put the experience to words and a tune.
Keep writing and playing. From everything that I have read, engaging musical structures resists the disease.

With regard,

Marty

takes a lot of courage to say that , pretty song man . Gods speed .Great simple production , I dig it

Wow, John. Well done, sir.

Take care out there.

Peace,

Dave

Hey Travis a touching story superbly penned and wonderful music as well.Sorry about your diagnosis, but you seem to be handling it well. I do want you to know I will never forget your music I have always enjoyed the songs of yours that I have listened to.

This is so typically you - simple folky melody, relatable lyrics. A nice take on a difficult subject. Well done. The opening instrumental seems to start a little abruptly as though the start has been cut off and I'm not sure about the placement of that long instrumental before the first chorus, but the song itself - great!

All my best wishes. I think Martin is right. Keep writing. And not just because we want to hear more from you

Wonderfully written song John, in all respects! Great hook.

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