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Time's Gettin' Away From Us

Doug Murphy

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What you see here is a collection of original songs as well as a few covers.
acoustic folk easy listening
a one man show
Douglas Murphy is a passionate lyricist and storyteller whose songs blend heart, honesty, and a touch of grit. Drawing inspiration from everyday life, personal journeys, and timeless themes, his work spans genres like folk, country, acoustic rock, and modern balladry. Whether writing heartfelt love songs, nostalgic reflections, or thought-provoking narratives, Douglas focuses on lyrical depth and emotional connection. Crafted to resonate, designed for both live performance and sync licensing, and he often collaborates with musicians and AI production tools to bring his words to life with professional polish. With an ever-growing catalogue, Douglas continues to write to make listeners feel seen, understood, and moved.
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Genre
Beats • Beats General
Charts
Peak #10
Peak in subgenre #1
Author
Douglas Murphy
Rights
2021
Uploaded
March 31, 2021
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MP3 3.2 MB • 98 kbps • 4:35 minutes
Story behind the song
Wanted to write a blues tune using age and time as the inspiration.
Lyrics
Time's Gettin' Away [03/13/2021] Intro: [C] For another day we watch the sun go down, for the millionth time the world goes spinni' 'round. Don't mean to complain or make a fuss but dear Old Time's gettin' away from us. [V] Yesterday we were so young and spry. Go from here to there and back in the blink of an eye. We'd smoke, drink and cuss. We'd act not discuss. And dear Old Time he would wait for us. [C] Yet another day we watch the sun go down. And for the millionth time the world goes spinni' 'round. Don't mean to sound off, bitch or make a fuss but dear Old Time's gettin' away from us. [V] Our younger days don't seem that long behind. Once upon a time the world was yours and mine. Once 'pon a time that's how the story goes,now those days seem long ago. And dear Old Time is slowlin' down our flow. [C] For another day we watch the sun go down. And for the millionth time the world goes spinni' 'round. Don't mean to complain or make a fuss but dear Old Time's gettin' away from us. Instrumental: [C] Another day we watch the sun go down. And for the millionth time the world goes spinni' 'round. Don't mean to kick and scream or make a fuss but dear Old Time's gettin' away from us. [V] It's our bodies now that dictate our life, those wild, young days they came with a price. For our new reality we must adjust, ashes to ashes, dust to dust, dear Old Time has gotten away from us. [C] For another day we watch that sun go down. And for the millionth time that world goes spinn 'round. Don't mean to complain or make a fuss but dear Old Time's gettin' away from us. Outtro: Copyright 2021 Douglas Murphy Words and Music by Douglas Murphy [Band In A Box] www.soundclick.com/dougmurphy doug_murphy6@sympatico.ca
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BrettService
Apr 01, 2021
Hey Doug, great to meet another Canadian on here. Been through Montreal on the way to the east coast, but never spent any time there. Next time though, after Covid ends...if that every happens. Really soulful tune here, and I could relate to the lyrics. Each year seems to go by faster and faster. Before we know if our kids are in college/university, getting married, and making us (gulp) grandparents! Like the harp in this, the vocals have a really good edge, guitar has just the right amount of grit, and the mix is very good.