Topic: "Here's to the Story"

I came across this song in my unfinished pile and I kind of liked it so I decided to finish it tonight. I can't really remember why I started it but I’m an avid reader and will be to the day I die so I imagine I read a good book that inspired me. I hope you all enjoy.

Here’s to the Story By Jeff Gilpin


June 27th, 2010




[Em] [G] [A] [Em]


It could happen [G]anywhere [A]


It could happen any time [Em]


It doesn’t have to [G]last too long [A]


It doesn’t have to rhyme [Em]


It has a [G]beginning [A]


A middle and an end [Em]


And just might [G]teach a lesson [A]


From somewhere within [D]




Here’s to the [G]story [A]


That was handed down [D]


And to the [G]story [A]


Passed from town to town [D]


Here’s to the [G]story [A]


That just came to an end [D]


And to the [G]story [A]


About to begin [Em]


They come in [G]many sizes [A]


Packaged differently [Em]


They come in [G]any style [A]


More than the eye can see [Em]


Some leave you [G]happy [A]


Some will make you think [Em]


Some leave you [G]sad and blue [A]


Some drive you to drink [D]


Here’s to the [G]story [A]


That was handed down [D]


And to the [G]story [A]


Passed from town to town [D]


Here’s to the [G]story [A]


That just came to an end [D]


And to the [G]story [A]



About to begin [Em]


Once u[G]pon a time [A]


On a dark and gloomy night [Em]


The first [G]story was told [A]


They must have got it right [Em]


Because we’ve been [G]telling stories [A]


Since the dawn of time [Em]


And we’ll keep [G]listening [A]


To all that we can find [D]


Here’s to the [G]story [A]


That was handed down [D]


And to the [G]story [A]


Passed from town to town [D]


Here’s to the [G]story [A]


That just came to an end [D]


And to the [G]story [A]


About to begin [Em]


I’ve read a [G]lot of books [A]


Everything under the sun [Em]


I’ll keep on [G]reading [A]


Until my day’s are done [Em]


For those sur[G]prises [A]


Out there for me to find [Em]


And keep me [G]learning[A]


Until the end of time [D]


Here’s to the [G]story [A]


That was handed down [D]


And to the [G]story [A]


Passed from town to town [D]


Here’s to the [G]story [A]


That just came to an end [D]


And to the [G]story [A]


About to begin [Em]



J  E  T  S
...and yet a Washington Commanders fan (unless they change their name again) ...long story...HTT...C

Re: "Here's to the Story"

Well, this is different.  A song about stories.  Pretty darn cool i'd say.

Good job,
jodyW

Re: "Here's to the Story"

Thanks Jody - I think so too.

J  E  T  S
...and yet a Washington Commanders fan (unless they change their name again) ...long story...HTT...C

Re: "Here's to the Story"

hi jeff,

i'm an avid book reader myself, at the moment i'm into historical fiction, romans, celts etc, so even though you dont actually mention any particular book, it tells the story of the reader not the tale...very clever

phill

Ask not what Chordie can do for you, but what you can do for Chordie.

Re: "Here's to the Story"

very nice crafting of words to relate this tale well done Jeff smile

"Growing old is not for sissies"

Re: "Here's to the Story"

Thanks Phil and Russ...was trying to write a story song a while back and got the idea to write about stories...worked out well I think

J  E  T  S
...and yet a Washington Commanders fan (unless they change their name again) ...long story...HTT...C

Re: "Here's to the Story"

Another good one jeff. A story about stories..mmm smile great imagination.
Well done
ark

Re: "Here's to the Story"

Its a great piece Jets.

But then your writings always have been..

I hope alls well in your world sir.


Old Doll.

Why Blend in with the Crowd ? When you were made to stand out !