Plays:48
Song DescriptionSinger goes on a pilgrimage to places associated with Elvis Presley, James Dean, John Lennon, Marilyn Monroe & Janis Joplin, contemplates life/death; whether they thought their fame was fleeting or if they knew they were to become legends
Story Behind the SongWhat makes a legend & what intrigues us to hold onto them?
Lyrics
I?LL FADE AWAY
Took a train to Memphis on a Sunday morn?
Stopped off at Graceland, been there twice before
passed by the Lisa Marie and I opened up the door
He said: They all come to visit me, whatever for?
Because I?ll fade away
I?ll fade away
I?ll fade away
One day
Went home for Christmas, some Indiana town
Detoured to Fairmount, his old stompin? ground
Drove past the farm, an? I fell to my knees
At his lipstick-stained headstone
He said: Good things come in three?s
But I?ll fade away
I?ll fade away
I?ll fade away
One day
New Year?s in New York, off with some friends
Trip to the Upper West Side, that?s where the journey ends
Stood in front of the Dakota
Heartbeat like a drum
He said: I may be a dreamer, but I?m not the only one
Y?know that I?ll fade away
I?ll fade away
I?ll fade away
One day
Flew back to Hollywood, Lord knows why
Actors all runnin? scared, ?cuz their pilots wouldn?t fly
Roosevelt to Roosevelt, kiss Marilyn goodbye
Then the Highland Gardens Hotel
Where Janis said good night, and she said:
I?ll fade away
I?ll fade away
I?ll fade away
One day
copyright 2003 Courtney Leigh Heins
Song Length
4:34
Genres
Country - Alternative, Folk - Country
Tempo / Feel
Medium Slow (91 - 110)
Lead Vocal
Female Vocal
Moods
Poignant, Peaceful
Subject Matter
Stardom, History, Past
Similar Artists
Lucinda Williams, Jewel
Language
English
Era
2000 and later
| Lyric Credits |
Courtney Leigh Heins |
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| Music Credits |
Courtney Leigh Heins & Bryan Dobbs |
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| Producer Credits |
Bryan Dobbs |
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| Publisher Credits |
N/A |
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| Performance Credits |
Courtney Leigh Heins & Bryan Dobbs |
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| Label Credits |
N/A |
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