Story Behind The Song
The Moods (not listed) are: Pragmatic, Realistic. The Story: Our friends think you and I have the perfect relationship. Little do they know!
Song Description
Slow Rock/Pop/Country, BPM 80
| Song Length |
3:29 |
Genre |
Rock - General, Unique - Soundtracks |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Subject |
General, Fight |
Similar Artists |
Elvis Costello |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
NOT BY A LONG CHALK
Words and Music by Laurence Conway
© Laurence Conway 2016 All rights reserved
Rock/Pop/Country
BPM 80
VERSE 1
I've heard our friends discussing us,
Purposely in our earshot,
Talking about how we've a fairy-tale romance,
And how we're evidence that 'happily ever after' really happens.
CHORUS
I won't agree they're right,
I take no credit for what they think we're like,
And though I let it be said that we're the perfect match,
Let's face it - NOT BY A LONG CHALK!
We squabble and we strain the joys of loving,
Yet each time haul them back,
Take turns forgiving,
Reality checks in,
Neither one's a paragon,
Kind that pulls the plug then walks,
Wouldn't do that - NOT BY A LONG CHALK!
VERSE 2
I wouldn't want to contradict,
Prefer to keep my silence,
'Cause somewhere out there fairy-tale existences might actually be true,
Or, rather, wouldn't shatter such illusions.
REPEAT CHORUS
INSTRUMENTAL............
We squabble and we strain the joys of loving,
Yet each time haul them back,
Take turns forgiving,
Reality checks in,
Neither one's a paragon,
Kind that pulls the plug then walks,
Wouldn't do that - NOT BY A LONG CHALK!