Just need someone to talk to, to help a fellow out when he's down on his luck... someone to heal a soul... to provide the required remedy...

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I wrote this on commission... sort of... it's an assignment for a Songwriters Association of Canada working group. I took the melody of Bob Dylan's "To Make You Feel My Love" (as performed by Billy Joel) and wrote these lyrics. Part 2 of the Assignment was write a new melody... so here's the song...

I feel my pains grow from this broken back
Exposed for all to see the strength I lack
But I know you’ve a certain tact
Please help me heal my soul

I’ve been searching where it’s dark and deep
Free of light you’d think that I could sleep
But all this mystery’s just too hard to keep
Please help me heal my soul

I’m sure that you have better things to do
And I would never place no blame
If you could spare me just an hour or two
I’ll keep on talking all the same

I lost all hope before I lost my faith
I’m so reluctant just to state my case
If you could spare me just a little grace
Please help me heal my soul

The sidewalks crack beneath my fumbling feet
As I come softly to your gate
Before I just keep walking down your street
Before your remedy’s too late

Might you spare another hour or three?
To keep me company in my misery
I know how temperate that you can be
Please help me heal my soul

In your hands I found the cure I seek
You’ve helped me heal my soul