Song Description
A tribute to Harry Chapin
| Song Length |
4:06 |
Genre |
Pop - Easy Listening, Folk - Country |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Peaceful |
Subject |
Musician, World |
| Similar Artists |
Harry Chapin, James Taylor |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
WHERE WERE YOU WHEN YOU HEARD
I woke up that morning, July of '81,
And turned on the radio, found out he was gone.
The magic in his music forever changed my life.
Oh, Harry, I'm still listening tonight.
Where were you when you heard he had died?
What'd it do to your soul deep inside?
Where were you when you heard the news that day?
Oh, that early morning pain comes back just the same,
When somebody says those words,
Where were you when you heard?
Harry sang those stories and gave my heart a tug,
Songs of common people, I couldn't help but love.
He fought to feed the hungry, he fought for human rights.
Oh, Harry, it's still raining hard tonight.
(Repeat Chorus)
No one ever cared more than Harry,
So many lives are better for his time.
Every once in a while, he can make me smile,
'Cause I still hear him singing every word.
(Repeat Chorus)