"Craig's Song"

This week's tune was written by a good friend of mine, thus the eponymous title. I contributed the last verse, perhaps some other words here or there, but other than vocal/guitar styling, I can't really claim the song as my own although over the years it feels I've turned it that way.

The song is basically a mash of two two-chord songs with a little play on "Em" and "A" in between. It's got great energy, and I've always dug the words, especially the opening verse.

As for Craig, I'm not sure if he was a wise man playing a fool or a fool playing a wise man. It never really mattered. I knew with Craig that I could depend on what mattered most. And it remains that way. I thank him for the tune.

CRAIG'S SONG

Every dying eye in this room
has got a fix on me and is seeing through
their magazines and color books...
I don't know how long I can stand

Every time I take a few
I find I got a few more left to lose
and your stealing me with your eyes and greedy looks...
I don't know how long I can stand

Didn't anybody ever tell you
that good things--they never stay the same
didn't anybody ever tell you
the only constant thing is change

Every other time I look at you
I get the feeling that I'm getting through
but I don't even know if I care...
who are you kidding anyway

And every time I try to try
I see you hanging in my sky
and I want to make you just go away...
who am I kidding anyway

Didn't anybody ever tell you
that good things--they never stay the same
didn't anybody ever tell you
the only constant thing is change