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Is the World Speeding Up
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A simple template, AKA something Joni Mitchell might sing. Feel free to join in. 90 bpm,4/4 in Amaj.
Released: 20-Oct-2024
Category: Jazz
Application: GarageBand
File type: m4a
File size: 6.7 Mb
Plays: 14
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Weekly plays: 1
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Lyrics
Is the World Speeding Up
Vocals and lyrics by Mary McGrath
Copyright 10/20/24-Medium.com
All rights reserved 

Is the world speeding up
or perhaps I’m slowing down,
avoiding the spin
of this merry-go-round. 

Everyone’s eyes 
darting back and forth,
like pinballs between flippers,
with attention so short.

I want to sit with you
to see if your nuance is true, 
but it’s hard to connect,
like a bad rotary line
a sizzle of syllables
on a call with a dime.

I can’t keep up 
with kids going by, 
zigging in and out 
probably high
while they move,
on speed 78,
and me at 33,

I have to remember 
I was one of them
young and free, 
dawn winking 
its morning eye at me.

Barstool kids
always out and about 
looking for thrills, pills,
while they shout
at me to get out of the way,

I remember when I had my day
as I sit on the sidelines, 
enjoying the breeze. 
It’s the little things now 
that now give me peace.

Is the world speeding up?
Is it simply passing me by?
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A very well written song. I can hear the Joni Mitchell influence. Very well sung and played
22 days ago
artist
@KennethLavrsenthank you for your kind words and support.
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22 days ago
artist
So Baautiful and  your lyrics are so cool. Your melody is Special!!! Sensational, Mary!!!
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22 days ago
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We are in danger of being stern where God is tender, and of being tender where God is stern.  it's well written song and thougful
22 days ago
artist
Thank you everyone for your kind words and support.
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22 days ago
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Awesome Mary
Wonderful lyrics and song 
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21 days ago
artist
Beautiful song and lyrics... kids are kids and they don't see that one time we were them and they will become us.
21 days ago
artist
Enjoyed.
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21 days ago
artist
Really enjoyed this Mary :)
20 days ago
artist
Joni Mitchell indeed, but in a very good way.  Great vocals as usual and fantastic songwriting.
17 days ago
artist
Thank you all for your kind words and support of my efforts. It's great being here.
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17 days ago
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Fine songwriting and performance, as per usual!
:-)
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