Sad-Eyed, Lady Blue
(A song)
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Never been in love this way
Never been so blue
Never felt so far away
As when I’m close to you
Never felt so much inside me
Or flown such lonely skies
But I swear I’ve seen Eternity
Somewhere in your eyes
Never known how alone
This old heart of mine could feel
Never knew that loving you
Could make my life so real
And in my wanderings I’ve found
That every song is you
I’m weaving tapestries around
My sad-eyed lady blue
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I want to be your morning sun
To kiss your eyes every day
I want to be your evening rain
To wash your blues away
But all I am is just a man
Whose heart has found your smile
Like a homing bird, a traveller
Just stopped to rest for a while
And here I’ll say, with tenderness
And every word is true
I love you, and nothing less
My sad-eyed lady blue
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So here I am, and there you are
Nothing’s out of place
We’re just hanging on to a different star
It all seems such a waste
I wish that I could find the key
To open my hearts’ door
And watch you flying high and free
So naturally, once more
And if I never loved again
I’d keep a place for you
In case, one day, you should return
My sad-eyed lady blue
Yes, if I never loved again
I’d keep a place for you
In case, one day, you should return
My sad-eyed lady blue
Copyright John Scott 2008
Comments
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I could almost hear this, it's so gentle and warm. Well done.
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Thank you for the kind comment
John
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loved it! the rhyme scheme the way it flows the imagery all so great. keep writing
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Just another lost love...
Thanks for your comments...
John
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PERFECTION
I LOVED THIS SONG!I like your writing more than my own!I am quite sure of my talent as a writer of both songs and poetry,so that's saying a lot!Oh my GOD!I can't even tell you with words how incredibly awesome you are and how much your writing amazes me each and every single time!I don't however know which part was the chorus(the part meant to be repeated)and if you'd like that made clear to your readers you can read some of my songs and see how I label them.The rest of the song is in verses like poetry and you can add a bridge to join the chorus and verses but that's not a song neccessity.Some have a bridge and some don't,so it's up to you to decide how you'll label them from now on.The 1,2,3 thing was cute though.It just didn't make clear what was what.Keep up the wonderful work you do!I disappoint myself in trying to find suitable adjectives to describe just how GREAT your work is, but hopefully you KNOW!-Blessed Be
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I have to admit...
That this was written as a song, although perhaps not in the conventional style...let's see, where to start,ok, I was weaned on folk music, a lot of which leaned more towards the poetic format, guitar and flute, and repetitive verses, I have written songs with choruses, also some with bridges, so yeah, I do understand where you're coming from, I don't really consider myself as an accomplished musician, I 'm pretty good at adlib, make it up as I go lol especially when I've had one too many, y'know, trouble is, I can never remember it the next morning lol, comes from a vivid imagination and a way of capturing the moment, and everyone that's in it...but even that's a form of poetry, I think
Sad Eyed lady Blue is just a poem then I guess...altho I could sing it for you if I can still remember the chords lol, and I think you'd like it, I have a smokey kinda voice; I sing with my eyes closed, and I really sweat blood...I'm not polished, I'm a mixture of rough and smooth, something like the sound of crystal clear water as it bursts headlong outta control over ancient granite rapids; white water in a hurry to set itself free in the waiting arms, of the sea
Does that make sense...?
Probably not lol
Sometimes I don't even make sense to myself
but no matter, I kinda get on ok with whoever or whatever I am
Thanks for your friendly and helpfull comments
You have a nice face
John
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This is so very beautiful.
Each verse is just perfect..
It brought tears to my eyes..words cannot express how deeply, the beauty of this poem touches me.
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Thanks Jesaan...
I'm so glad you liked it...if a poem can bring joy, and tears to another's eyes, then it truly brings gladness to my own heart
Thank you for the kind words
John
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terrific!
another beauty. if only i were as good a lyric writer as you, but then what would i read your song for? nah, i'd still read it! no matter if i ever get as good as you, which i probably never will be.
this is sooooooper!!!! 
loved every line! have a nice day
~kassie
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Hi Kassie!
thanks for the nice words, I guess I cut my teeth on writing lyrics, it's probably why I'm a rhyming poet lol...I read poems on here, and I think; "shit man, why can't I write poetry like that"...lol so I s'pose ya can't have your prose and play it lol
anyway, I'll keep on trying...guess it takes all "types" to make a world, nice to meet you!
John
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I really enjoyed this song, it is so beautiful, romantic and vulnerable. I can feel every emotion in this song, as if it is mine-and the title is brilliant, understated and simple, but so complex at the same time. My favorite line was:
"I'm weaving tapestries around my sad-eyed lady blue."
"I want to be your morning sun, to kiss your eyes every day, i want to be your evening rain, to wash your blues away."
Breathtaking, (I better get the tissues out for the rest of your love poems/songs). I am falling in love with your poetry as well, dear kind friend.
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Thank you Brianni
Who knows, maybe it is your song.....!!
No-one's name is on it is there?
Written a long time ago maybe, but just as relevant today!!
xx
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This is beautiful John! I see you wrote it back in 1986 so you HAVE been writing awhile! You really should have this put to music if you have not already. It is lovely.
***Pam***
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Thank you Pam!
Yes, I did write this a while back, that's when I was writing songs it was recorded but the tape was lost with a lot of other stuff, in a house fire, haven't played guitar in a long time but I spose I could remember the chords if I got down to it, thanks for the comment!
John
xx
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