Was it once (1998)

A simple ballad, recorded for my album 'chill to this' and dedicated to the memory of Sarah.

Thanks once again to the performers for their sensitive interpretation: Mike Henry (voice), James Lumley (guitar) and Tony Maloney (drum kit)

Was it once

Was it once
Long ago
She danced in fields
And falling snow
She was young
She was wild and free
And she was all
She was meant to be

She touched my heart
She’d touch yours too
She had this way
Of getting through
And in the night
She is here with me
Like a dream
That my eyes still see

Feel the rain
Falling down
Feel your feet
Touch the ground

It can’t last forever
It’s never the length of time we live
It’s more about our friends
And the loving that we give
Be glad for the wild times
Be glad for how good this life can be.

I’m glad for the crazy way
Her loving set me free
She set me free

© Jonathan Parry 1998