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Morning of My Life

from Autobisongraphy by Dave Atkinson

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1973. From the album Morning Leaves 2016; there are several earlier tape recordings.

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It must be near the end of the morning of my life
As I hitched along the highway in the rain
My thumb out in the wind just like when I was younger
I wished I could afford to take the train.

It must be near the end of the springtime of my days
As restless round this countryside I roam
The only thing I want is to be with my lady
Be with her in some place I can call home.

I’m tired of never knowing where I’ll wake up in the morning
Of having dreams and seeing them slip away,
So it must be near the end of the morning of my life
The end of the springtime of my days

The sun must be rising, rising in my sky,
I’m rushing from the door to catch the train;
I’m looking for a job and the man behind the counter
Says 'we’re here to cut your hair not pick your brain'.

The blossom of the springtime lay wasted on the ground
And from my lady’s window I could see
The sun go on alone and take away the morning
And leave the day’s remains to me.

I was tired of never knowing where I’d wake up in the morning
Of having dreams and seeing them slip away,
So I guess that was the end of the morning of my life
And the start of the summer of my days

©Dave Atkinson 1973

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from Autobisongraphy, released November 19, 2021

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Dave Atkinson Chester, UK

I have been writing songs since 1967 when I was 17 and since I have accumulated over 440. Early influences were Dylan, Cohen, Jackson Browne Joni Mitchell, Kristofferson. Though never 'successful' in any conventional sense, my songs and guitar have led many sing-rounds and a couple of 1970's albums sell for £100s as 'rare vinyl'. Above all, it has been a happy adventure. www.atkinsongs.co.uk ... more

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