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The Girl Wants a Love Song

from Good Water Safe Camp (Remastered) by James Dean Cotton

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This song was inspired by a challenge from fellow SiS songwriter who complained that nobody was writing love songs anymore. She sponsored a song contest with the winner getting a pie. I chose a slow tempo in a 3/4 waltz and the point of view of a couple looking back on their lives and times together.

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THE GIRL WANTS A LOVE SONG

Lately I’m thinking of the roads we’ve been on
The turns that we’ve taken, detours long gone
Been driving all night, and I see the dawn
If I’m reading you right,
The Girl Wants a Love Song

We’ve had a fine year, far better than some
The pictures are hanging, of the places we’ve gone
The kids have moved out now; our time has come
And you’re feeling lonely
The Girl Wants a Love Song

With lilacs in June
And a big yellow moon
Let me sing it to you
The Girl Wants a Love Song

I see your eyes glisten
Though nothing is wrong
And this boy’s been listening
The Girl Wants a Love Song

With lilacs in June
And a big yellow moon
Can't sing it too soon
The Girl Wants a Love Song

With lilacs in June
And a big yellow moon
Let me sing it to you
The Girl Wants a Love Song

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from Good Water Safe Camp (Remastered), released April 26, 2023
Words & Music: James Dean Cotton
Vocals, Guitars, Electric Piano, Organ: James Dean Cotton
Drums programming in Apple Logic Pro X by James Dean Cotton
Inspiration: Joy Taeko

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James Dean Cotton Seattle, Washington

James Dean Cotton hails from the Missouri Ozarks where bluegrass and Americana infused an easy, 70's acoustic style. He writes and performs solo and with the acoustic duo, American Sons, in the Seattle area.

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