This is a song about love which no longer exists. When that happens it's usually best just to let it go.
lyrics
PARTING SHOT (Elliott C. Michaels)
Folk-rock in D (30 measures per minute)
D A7 D
D G
I still remember long ago, when we began this mad affair,
D A
We thought the world was ours to take, but then, what did we know?
D G
And now it's time to face the fact that we have nothing left to share,
D A7 D
It's all over, so just accept it and let it go.
D G
I gave it everything I had, and perhaps you did the same,
D A
But now our love has drifted away like a leaf in a river's flow.
D G
No cause to argue who's at fault, no need to hang your head in shame.
D A7 D
It's simply over, so don't be bitter, just let it go.
Bm F#m
They say that if at first you fail, you should try and try some more,
G A
But when something's wrong it's wrong, and it's not worth fighting for.
D G
Our love was once a shining ray, but now there's darkness head to toe,
D A7 D
It's all over, why throw a tantrum? Just let it go.
D G D A
D G D A7 D
Bm F#m
They say that everything must change, but you know it's not that way,
G A
Because when something's wrong it's wrong, and it's best to call it a day.
D G
Let's forge ahead and not look back, and maybe then we both can grow.
D A7 D G
It's all over, cut out the swearing, and let it go, oh, yeah.
D A7 D D (hold for coda)
It's finally over, so stop your crying, and let it go! Let it go!
credits
from Introducing GALLEON ... ATLANTA'S NEXT BIG THING!,
released April 28, 2020
This song was recorded in concert at the Star Community Bar in Atlanta, GA by an early incarnation of GALLEON! The personnel were Jon Farr on lead guitar; Scott Edens on drums; the late Bert Pickering on digital organ; the late Michael Watson on five-string bass; and Galleon founder Elliott Michaels on lead vocals and rhythm guitar.
Galleon is an Atlanta original music group comprised of Elliott & June Michaels, William Easterling, and now seeking other
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