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Goodbye Old Friend
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Goodbye Old Friend
Words and music by Richard Mekdeci
Goodbye old friend, we've come a long, long way.
You were there when I needed you.
You'll always be a part of who I am
Now I release you, so goodbye old friend.
Faith and courage will see me through
The times when I'll be missing you.
But on the other side of fear is a bigger, brighter world.
So goodbye old friend. It's time to move beyond
This life I've known with you right here.
I lift you up and I lay you down
Now I release you, so goodbye old friend.
I'll wrap you in fond memories
And save them for the rainy days.
And know that even in darkest times, I'll never be alone.
I give you up and I lay you down
Now I release you so goodbye old friend.
I release you. Goodbye old friend.
c. 2002 ITOI Music
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Lyrics Credits: Richard Mekdeci
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Music Credits: Richard Mekdeci
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Producer Credits: Richard Mekdeci
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Publisher Credits: Itoi Music
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Performance Credits: Richard Mekdeci
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Label Credits: Itoi Music
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Short Song Description:
Poignent ballad about saying goodbye to someone or something.
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Long Song Description:
Song of release, letting go, either of a person you have lost in death or relationship or of a habit or way of being you want to let go of. Saying goodbye to things that no longer serve you. It can be about choice - choosing to move on, or about consoling after a loss
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Story Behind the Song:
Lost a friend in 9/11/01
Used the song to help quit smoking too.
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Song Length: 3:02
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Primary Genre: Pop-General
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Secondary Genre: World-Celtic
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Tempo: Slow (71 - 90)
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Lead Vocal: Male Vocal
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Subject Matter 1: Existence
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Subject Matter 2: Loneliness
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Mood 1: Poignant
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Mood 2: Moving
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Similar Artist 1: Billy Joel
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Similar Artist 2: Elton John
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Language: English
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Era: 2000 and later
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