When The Shadow's Just Right

Song Length 4:10 Genre Folk - Americana, Folk - Contemporary
Tempo Slow (71 - 90) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Poignant, Quiet Subject Existence
Language English

Lyrics

When The Shadow's Just Right
©J.C. Ashbaker 2011
Contact: 909-793-0245

Your picture's in the paper, it's hard to let you go
Time to draw the curtain on this never ending show
Anytime we want to, we can watch it all again
Start it in the middle or skip it at the end

--Chorus--
I remember you from the picture in my heart
It's there I feel you as you go from light to dark
And I can see you in the shadow of the night
Just like I saw you in the light
But only when the shadow's just right
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Yeah, I used to know you, but it's been a long, long time
Seems you've been hiding in the dark part on my mind
So I just stopped by to say hello, before you say good-bye
You're walking on the avenue where the angels learn to fly

--Repeat Chorus--

-Bridge-
I know I still feel you
And I swear I can see you
But, only when the shadow's just right
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--Repeat Chorus--

So I just stopped by to say hello, before you say good-bye
You're walking on the avenue where the angels learn to fly
You're walking on the avenue where the angels learn to fly

Excellent acoustic guitar layering! Very tasteful violin track. The upright bass sound fit this tune perfectly. This song is so"listenable". Nice lead vocal. I really liked the addition of the backing vocal. The recording quality and overall mix was very well done.

Interesting bass riff for the intro. Pleasing violin and guitar instrumentation kicks this song off. It's a sad story of a guy who is saying goodbye to a friend/lover who has made choices that draw her away from him into a new chapter. Unique use of light/dark/shadows imagery. The first verse is your strongest storytelling point. Really like those lyrics "start in the middle or skip to the end." Very original thought.

I love your song, voice, lyrics, ....... I would love to work with you......

Very soulful song with instrumentation that is just right for the piece. Brings thoughts to me of Gordon Lightfoot, with a touch of Harry Chapin and Jim Croce. Really nice piece.

Good presentation.

Wow - what a nicely done song! Performance, arrangement, vocal quality - all are excellent! I also like the lyrics. I felt they were descriptive without getting the listener "bogged down." I felt the rhythm guitar was done so nicely and the picking pattern was perfect! The harmony vocals were also nicely done. Overall, Great Song!

Nice music. A good arrangement. I've heard this type of "goodbye song" before, and this is a good one.

I love the lyrics to this tune. I can hear it in a movie

Fine Instrumentation and lovely vocal. Kinda reminds us of Jimmy Fortune.

love the hook line of "only when the shadow's just right"...a great line, indeed.

Great vocal and arrangement. Great instrumentation. Great song!

Nice vocal range, and a good organic feel to this song. I could hear it in a movie or ambiance setting. Nice first lines.

Very beautiful song! Love the lyrics and the finger-picking guitar style. It has a Jim Croce feel.

Lyrics Jeff Ashbaker Music Jeff Ashbaker
Performance Jeff Ashbaker
This track is on 1 Member Playlists
Playlist Creator Playlist Name Date Added
Nick Fuse Songs of Memories 5/17/2012

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