when i was ten years old

I know, I know. Late again, and later. But I did write it last week; wasn’t really feeling up to recording it until now. I really do wish I’d learned to play piano. Perhaps I will.

<a href="http://rushmorebeekeepers.bandcamp.com/track/when-i-was-ten-years-old-52-23">when i was ten years old (52-23) by rushmore beekeepers</a>

if i had learned to play piano when i was ten years old
i’d be pretty good by now, i’d sit down and play you a song
i’d play you a song

if i had kept up with horseback riding lessons
i’d be pretty good by now, i’d saddle up and take you along
i’d take you along

and this road is long but you are by my side
and there’s nothing that we need that we can’t find together
this road is long but i am by your side
and sometimes things go wrong, but we come out ok

well, i have tried to write my thoughts since I can remember
should be pretty good by now, i sit down and hope the words come out
i hope the words come out

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  • Ha, I wish I’d taken piano lessons too. Seems just like yesterday the road was long, now it seems too short….lj

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  • I remember when they gave you that wild horse one time and it took off waaaaay down the road and wouldn’t stop or obey commands. The instructor had to chase and physically stop the horse and you wouldn’t let go!

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  • Your banjo style in this one betrays your experience with the violin- subtle, sensitive, and sure intonation. Tender meets strength. Is that Amanda on glockenspiel??Love it, Zach.

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