Song Description
A written after attending a reunion
| Song Length |
4:31 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Folk - General |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Subject |
Existence, Change |
Language |
English |
Lyrics
Roll On By
words & music: Ann Reed
I have my reservations
Why I'd come here just to see
An all too human demonstration
Of who I used to be
& it has been a couple lifetimes
Since I saw them in the hall
Familiar faces, added fine lines
Others I cannot recall
& it all rolls on by, & it all rolls on by
We flow like rivers through each other
Altering our lives
Then we all roll on by
20 years of living in 30 words or less
Several details missing
Those who will not ask just guess
I think I've taken it for granted
How far it was I had to come
At one time my life was a planet
& their lives were the sun (chorus)
Anyone rememberin' what we promised then
We got along pretending
What we know now we knew then
Friends & could be lovers
& the dreams so tightly held
What we were to one another
We are now to someone else (chorus)
© 1995 Turtlecub Publishing / BMI