I Don't Close My Eyes

Story Behind The Song

touching, melodic love song about longing for a past relationship

Song Description

Beatlesque love song about breaking up and longing for the past, acoustic vibe

Song Length 2:30 Genre Pop - Alternative, Folk - Alternative
Tempo Medium Slow (91 - 110) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Disconcerted, Beside Yourself Subject Breaking Up, Heartbreak
Similar Artists Paul Mccartney, Paul Simon Language English
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

I've tried so hard to forget you
but you know it's so hard to do
everytime I close my eyes
I dream of you
so I don't close my eyes

I've tried so hard to move on girl
but you know the past keeps calling me
And everytime I open the door
it's only you I see
so I don't open the door

Lyrics James Shepard Music James Shepard
Performance James Shepard

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