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Topic: There is so much talent here... I'll guess i'll try one ...

This is a very personal song written after a good friend died in a motorcycle accident..  Unfortunatley, after it got popular with my croud, i have had to sing it at numerous funerals.   this song is called WILL YOU REMEMBER ME

                      WILL YOU REMEMBER ME
                          David M. Legate


G               C         G                        C
LIFE IS SO SHORT, BUT IT SEEMS SO LONG

G                 C                                  G               C
DAY AFTER DAY YOU KNOW IT KEEPS CARRYING ON

AM                C                 D
A FRIEND OF MINE HE DIED TODAY..

AM                C                        D
HE WAS LIKE ME IN SO MANY WAYS


(CHORUS)

G                          C    G                                C
WILL I REMEMBER HIM, WOULD HE REMEMBER ME

G                       C      G                           C
WILL I FORGET HIM.. WOULD HE FORGET ME

AM             C                        D
I'M SO AFRAID OF PASSING ON'

AM                            C                     D
WILL YOU REMEMBER ME WHEN I'M GONE    -   PAUSE FOR EFFECT



G                 C       G                   C
DAY AFTER DAY,  NIGHT AFTER NIGHT

G                          C                          G               
I'M SITTIN HERE WATCHING AS THIS LIFE PASSES BY

AM                C                     D
I KNOW MY TIME IS GONNA COME

AM                            C                     D
WILL YOU REMEMBER ME WHEN I'M GONE ?

G                             C         G                  C
I WORRY ABOUT MY FAMILY, WILL THEY BE OK

G                                 C           G                        C
WILL MY WIFE KEEP ON GOING, GET REMARRIED SOMEDAY

AM                     C                          D
SHE NEEDS TO KNOW THATS OK BY ME

DM                            C                      D
JUST MAKE SURE MY KIDS REMEMBER ME  -  Pause for emotion

(CHORUS)

  G                          C    G                                C
WILL I REMEMBER HIM, WOULD HE REMEMBER ME

G                       C      G                           C
WILL I FORGET HIM.. WOULD HE FORGET ME

AM             C                        D
I'M SO AFRAID OF PASSING ON'

AM                            C                     D
WILL YOU REMEMBER ME WHEN I'M GONE   





I know its a very personal song,but it has had significant feedback over the years.  I hope you like it..    Peace,,

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Re: There is so much talent here... I'll guess i'll try one ...

Hi legate,
Thanks for posting this song.
I think it's good and really expressive. Nice and easy to play as all the best songs are.
I can well understand why its popular with friends.
Well done

Regards

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Re: There is so much talent here... I'll guess i'll try one ...

hi legate this is a lovely sentimental song with true feeling, well done....

love is life ,life is for love,keep a true heart and live life to the full....stay cool

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Re: There is so much talent here... I'll guess i'll try one ...

great song. you should be very proud of it.

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Re: There is so much talent here... I'll guess i'll try one ...

Hi David,

Lovely but tragic song, I am not surprised about it's popularity. A personal and different song at a loved one's funeral make the ceremony special.

Thank you,

Roger

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Re: There is so much talent here... I'll guess i'll try one ...

Very touching, legate.  A 2-minute song can be a far more moving eulogy than a 20-minute speech.  I can see why people request this often - it is so very honest.

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Ah Legate,
Just finding this gem now!

I have no fear! I peacefully await to pass on and meet all the wonderful people who have made my simple  life worthwhile.

Beautiful Piece of work.. Thank You.

Old Doll.

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Re: There is so much talent here... I'll guess i'll try one ...

Hey Dave - I wrote a song a while back about a similar experience I had when my cousin passed away. It is tough dealing with all the emotions and thoughts that are going on when you experience something like this and I think you've done your friend proud. I would really love to hear this one if you get the chance to record it.

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Re: There is so much talent here... I'll guess i'll try one ...

David
I must have missed this one.
Just noticed it since it was highlighted with new replies.

Very nice song, well written and to me this is what a lot of song writing is all about. From the heart!

Good stuff

Ken

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