Story Behind The Song
Close friend and colleague died before reaching 50. Became our first songwriting effort. Envisage best effect to have a mature person singing the main part with a young child singing the chorus tag "Have you ...?"
Song Description
Lyrics consider that life is basically luck-of-the-draw, so make the most of it while you can.
Performance suggestion - main part
| Song Length |
3:38 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Country - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Mixed Vocals |
| Mood |
Serene |
Subject |
Existence |
| Similar Artists |
James Taylor |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
FIELDS & SUNNY SKIES
Once in a while you meet a soul who stands out cool and calm
A rock in a turbulent world a shield against the storm
But look out of the window on fields and sunny skies
Something unexpected can hit you right between the eyes
CHORUS
The world spins round the seasons change the stars keep circling by
Say those words your thoughts your feelings before the evening tide
Have you made the most of your life?
Sometimes it slips though your hands and dies
Life is just a streak of luck it?s really just a game
We?re all tumbling dice remarkably the same
Some remain in motion some just seem to stand
Others swept up early by a quite indifferent hand
Repeat Chorus
Instrumental Verse
End Tag Section:
It?s really not uncommon so you shouldn?t be surprised
A simple life is shattered Life opens up your eyes