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Numbered Days
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Original. Just me singing and my 6120 Gretsch. A sad blues lament about my dad dying of a hereditary lung disease. I'll remember to upload a happier one next time.
Released: 15-Aug-2025
Category: Blues
Application: GarageBand
File type: mp3
File size: 3.0 Mb
Plays: 4
Downloads: 1
Weekly plays: 4
Weekly downloads: 1
License: No derivative works allowed
Lyrics
Numbered days - Lyrics and Music by Steve Brewer
verse 1
You know he passed away
Just shy of 68
Said he’d live to 98
Guess his lungs just couldn’t wait
This to me he’d never  say
Left me in a solid haze
And a coin to seal my fate
To count out my numbered days

Verse 2
Did you know it’s in my genes
A ticking bomb not heard or seen
I pretend it isn’t me
As I tell you what it means
And I live from day to day
Smile at those who wanna pray
And the coin that seals my fate
To live out my numbered days

Instrumental bridge

Verse 3
You know he passed away
Eleven years to the day
Just shy of April 5
In my dreams he’s still alive
Short walks were like a race
Short of breath at easy gait
Then they had to ventilate
And wait out his numbered days.
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artist
I used to have a red 6120 Gretsch... Had to say goodbye. Still crying about it. Anyway : superb twang here, beautiful/sad subject and great vocals too... Let's call this a fav ! Bravo.
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Thanks, Dyl!
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artist
A somber subject for sure, but the guitar and vocals are just perfect. Haunting and heartfelt on all accounts.
Appreciate you sharing this.
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artist
Excellent guitar sounds and vocals throughout...
BRAVO
:-)
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Thanks so much, Joe and Micheal! Is it okay if I refer to you by your names, or are your usernames preferred? Learning the etiquette.
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artist
Call me Micheal or Mike. Doesn't matter to me as long as you say/write it with a smile!
Hope a lot of folks get to hear this fine tune!
:-)
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