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By and By

Alistair S – Acoustic Artist

Acoustic Song | By and By by Alistair S

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A hymn for agnostics?
UK based songwriter

A real mixed bag of songs that I've written (and a couple of collaborations) - various styles.

Also a holding spot for songs in progress and awaiting review.

SoundClick artist Alistair S presents "By and By", an outstanding release in the Acoustic genre. It rewards close listening, revealing new details on each playthrough. Every element feels intentional, resulting in a cohesive acoustic track that resonates. "By and By" has performed across multiple SoundClick charts, reaching #4 in Acoustic and #1 in Acoustic General. Alistair S continues to build an Acoustic catalog on SoundClick, one of the longest-running platforms for independent artists. Download this song for free on SoundClick.

Song Info
Genre
Acoustic • Acoustic General
Charts
Peak #4
Peak in subgenre #1
Uploaded
May 17, 2026
Track Files
MP3
MP3 9.2 MB • 320 kbps • 4:00 minutes
Lyrics
[Verse] Blind faith may come to you by and by Some hope you’re clinging to by and by You’ll want me to believe it too by and by Me? I’ll keep my powder dry [Verse] Everyone is passing through wave good-bye I know you have a point of view I won’t deny it Tell me there’s some rendezvous when we die Me? I’ll keep my powder dry [Chorus] No one ever knows the answers I don’t believe they ever will Everybody takes their chances Everything is fine until By and by By and by [Verse] Everything will fade away by and by Tomorrow into yesterday by and by Everything gets thrown away by and by Hey! Nothing’s ever here to stay [Bridge] Tell you what! You can save your breath I don’t need to hear your shibboleths I’ll get by [Verse] You and I may disagree by and by My doubt, your certainty testify! Maybe you’ll get through to me by and by We’ll just have to wait and see [Chorus] No one ever knows the answers I don’t believe they ever will Everybody takes their chances Everything is fine until By and by By and by
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Michael S McIntyre
Nov 09, 2025
I like this song very much. It made me think of these words written by Vasily Rozanov: "... private life is above everything else... Just sitting at home, and even picking your nose, and looking at the sunset... this is more universal than religion... All religions will pass, but this will remain: simply sitting in a chair and looking into the distance."