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December (David A. Thompson | Woody Overtones Music, ASCAP) There are times when everything is overwhelming and we all feel like we want to walk into a half-frozen river and float away. Donāt try this at home. Julie Elkins - lead vocal David Thompson - rhythm & lead guitar, bass Ron Craighead - drums Ivan Rosenberg - dobro Jason Thomas - fiddle Billy Varnes - harmony vocals Cold and all alone You might wonder why I'm not at home but dusted with December snow Watching this old river as it flows it makes me look Upon the past Though it wasn't good it went so fast for much too young My parents died My little brother always seemed to cry, I raised him well But as for me It tore the roots beneath my family tree, my heart grew hard From early on Before I knew it, half my life was gone My life passed me by and I can't bear tomorrow if it's just like yesterday Then another hour is taken by the darkened steeple's chime I fear I'm being swept away in the racing river of time Then there was the war Chipping at my life just like before, I killed their men Then I returned Thought I fell in love but I soon learned that love is hard And it can fade Wasted twenty years just too afraid to face the truth For all it did At least I'm glad we never had those kids course maybe then I'd understand What it's like to be a happy man, to wake each day And feel some spark I'd gladly trade it all for such a heart My life passed me by and I can't bear tomorrow if it's just like yesterday Then another hour is taken by the darkened steeple's chime I fear I'm being swept away in the racing river of time So, it's come to this Longing for the river's icy kiss to ease the pain I take a step The water tastes of mercy, not regret and finally here I have control The power here to give the Lord my soul All rights reserved. Unauthorized use or duplication is a violation of applicable laws. |