The Betty Song

Song Length 3:54 Genre Folk - Americana, Folk - Contemporary
Tempo Slow (71 - 90) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Subject Life Language English

Lyrics

The Betty Song
©Jeffrey C. Ashbaker 11/20/2011
Contact: 909-793-0245

Just last Sunday I was cutting the grass
When out of nowhere came this woman & she asked me
If I remembered her & she called me by name
Her hair looked different, but her eyes hadn't changed

It took a moment for my heart to unwind
Seemed that the ages had caught up with my mind
Before the words could even form on my lips
I'm pretty sure they came out something like this

---Chorus---
Oh I loved Lisa a long time ago
And you're the memory I can't outgrow
Old winds blow strong and young trees sway
But first loves, they never fade away
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We'd gone steady through those awkward years
Long wet kisses and teenage fears
Special moments from a special time
Not forgotten, we just left them behind

So we stood there in silence, then we spoke for a while
We shared a hug & she turned & she smiled
It was then I remembered what I wanted to say
In quite stillness as she drove away, I said

--Repeat Chorus--
--Bridge--
Late that evening as I went to bed
My wife kissed me and she softly said
Those were special times that you both shared
Her coming here shows she cared
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--2nd Chorus--
I said, yes that was a long time ago
Betty, here's something that I'm sure you know
I loved Lisa, I think she loved me too
But oh my little puppy, not as much as I love you

--Repeat chorus--

Wonderful, keep up the great work!

You always bring it...... when I hear you're voice, I know I'm in for a nice ride..... I enjoyed the ride....

Another really pretty tune Jeff!! Really well written! Fresh lyric, and a good chorus! I consistently am very impressed by your work. Really nice stuff!!

Sensitive, nice memories of a pivotal time, vulnerability expressed nicely.

What a wonderful song! This is a great tune. I like the transition to the bridge - well done! Interesting story.

I like the vocals and I like the story line as well. The drums and the bass guitar really sound well together too.

Great story Solid instrumentation. Nice turn around at the end

Nice story, made me go back to my early days

Lyrics Jeff Ashbaker Music Jeff Ashbaker
Performance Jeff Ashbaker

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