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If only I was able

from Singles collection by Gary L. Rebholz

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Several months ago I discovered the Gems on VHS YouTube channel and have been really moved by the artists and songs I've learned about there. A few weeks ago I thought I'd like to write a song that would fit in on that channel, and the result was "If Only I Was Able".

Later, I entered the song in the Gems in the Rough songwriting contest sponsored by the same channel. No, I didn't win, but I had fun entering. I then recorded a studio version of the song. Engineered, mixed, and mastered by my musical partner Michael J. Bryant.

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There are some things that I don’t understand
Like lyin’ and callin’ it news
Or savin’ things you’ll never use
Or not playing for fear you might lose
Or why a man learns that it don’t pay to judge
Only after he’s paid some steep dues

The mistakes of a life take a lifetime to make
And a lifetime may seem like a lot
But I’m tellin’ you friend it is not
And a lifetime is all that you got
And it won’t matter much at the end of the line
So you might as well give it a shot

Chorus
Born with no clue and long way to go
Not heeding my guardian angel
62 years of learnin' too slow
I’d slow down more if only I was able

Bridge
It ain’t easy come by
Yet so quickly gone
One wonders how fast to hold on

There are still things in life that I don’t understand
Like how can I still feel need
After all I have learned and have seen
And why some cuts do not bleed
And why in the hell do some men have to die
Before from their prison they’re freed

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from Singles collection, track released March 31, 2023
Engineered, mixed, and mastered by Michael J. Bryant.

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Gary L. Rebholz Madison, Wisconsin

Songwriter, singer, and musician, Gary writes and records in a number of different genres. His music is influenced by early country, rockabilly, rock and roll, and acoustic blues styles, resulting in a roots rock/Americana sound with shades of Johnny Cash, Elvis, The Beatles, Paul Simon, and Springsteen. Acoustic and electric instruments combine for a wide range of styles, sounds, and emotions. ... more

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