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I Wish I Didn't Have To Say Goodbye 2006
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The music of 'Always Forever' and the lyrics of 'I Wish I Didn't Have To Say Goodbye' merge together, keyboards and piano by Nils-Ole Finbak, Rob Smith - everything else
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I've not updated this site in years but thought i would drop by for nostalgias sake and check out some of the folks i used to communicate with regularly.....hi if you're still out there :) Current Projects: The Feckers - "Courage Of Conviction Part II: Live & Learn" The Feckers - "Courage Of Conviction Part III: In The Face Of Adversity" www.thefeckers.net
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Genre
Acoustic • Acoustic Vocals
Charts
Peak #463
Peak in subgenre #36
Author
Rob Smith/Richard Anderson/Nils-Ole Finbak
Rights
Polar Music NZ/Finbak Music/RAAA Int Productions
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June 09, 2006
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MP3 4.1 MB • 128 kbps • 4:29
Story behind the song
The original version of this song had music written by Nigel Quin, but this version is based upon the music to "Always Forever" written by Nils-Ole Finbak. Basically this is a hybrid of 2 songs to make one new one...an interesting experiment. Dedicated in loving memory of Freddie Mercury
Lyrics
(I Wish I Didn't Have To) Say Goodbye 2006 - from the Polar Music NZ release: Rob Smith & Nils-Ole Finbak - "Atmospheres" Lyrics - Richard Anderson Music - Nils-Ole Finbak & Rob Smith Dedicated in loving memory of Freddie Mercury I say goodbye to a fallen hero C'est la vie my friend I wish I didn't have to say goodbye I wish the world would try better to understand You will always be remembered Such a great and wonderous man But I wish i didn't have to say goodbye There's no telling what might have been That was then and this is now But all those thoughts of yesteryear Stay with me somehow No matter how hard I try I can't help but cry And I wish I didn't have to say goodbye There was no shame In the way you died Only courage In the way you lived You never showed that you could feel the pain But I know you did But I know you did No matter how many days come and go I still remember you.... You brought me tears but still sometimes a smile When I think of you But I wish I didn't have to say goodbye But I wish I didn't have to say goodbye
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claude and noella larente
Jan 27, 2010
Great job Richard CHEERS C & N
Gone Wild
Dec 19, 2008
Rob's vocals/guitars combined with Nilsy's seemingly effortless piano playing (which takes skill) still give me goosebumps whenever i listen to this track - it was brilliant work on behalf of those 2.
Jim Fay
Apr 06, 2008
If this was an experiment, it sure turned out well. Excellent job by all.
ACID RAIN (USA)
Feb 14, 2008
What a great song! I was a big Queen fan starting in 1972 and this song really hits home with me. It is very well thought out and recorded. Lyrics and melody is great. Freddie would have appreciated it I'm sure. 5 stars on this one my friend! Regards, Marco
Rosie Clare
Jan 17, 2008
Moving song! I like the controlled pace of the song. Nice job!! Rosie