2025 Competition Entry:
After 60 Years by Bruce McAuliffe
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Genre
Folk
Artist
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Performer(s)
Myself on Guitar and vocals
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Garage Band Virtual Drums and Base
Description
I wrote this song when I turned 60 years old during Covid and had lots of time on my hands. I reflected on my own journey in life.
Bio
Bruce McAuliffe
I have enjoyed playing music most of my life for family and friends. Since being retired, I am pursuing a life long passion of playing my guitar and singing to audiences everywhere!
Over the past two years, I have primarily been playing at Senior Residences and I have developed a wide range of songs that appeal to both Classic Country and Classic Rock listeners.
I am Makin’ Up Time and believe…
One song can bring back a thousand memories!
I have enjoyed playing music most of my life for family and friends. Since being retired, I am pursuing a life long passion of playing my guitar and singing to audiences everywhere!
Over the past two years, I have primarily been playing at Senior Residences and I have developed a wide range of songs that appeal to both Classic Country and Classic Rock listeners.
I am Makin’ Up Time and believe…
One song can bring back a thousand memories!
Lyrics
Capo 4 G C D G Em
After 60 Years
How did I get here
Thinking about all the years
Looking for something to treasure
Holding back the tears
I can’t believe how time has gone by
And all the while I’ve been been living in a lie
But I’m still here… After 60 years
Upon reflection
It made me look into the mirror
It brought me back to all
The things that I have feared
Seeking to achieve control of my destiny
But recently I’ve been feeling some anxiety
But I’m still here… After 60 years
I started to think about
All those times when I was sad
I thought of many memories
Now I know that sadness isn’t bad
I miss all the loved ones gone throughout my past
And realize that forever doesn’t always last
But I’m still here… After 60 years
Started thinking more about
All those times that brought me joy
I thought of all the good times that I’ve had
Since I was a young boy
My family my friends have meant so much to me
How fortunate I have been and now I see
Glad I’m still here…After 60 years
Yes how did I get here
Thinking about all those years
Thought of many things to treasure
I’m wiping back my tears
I can’t believe how time has gone by
Now I’m just living the rest of my life
I’m still here… After 60 years
I can’t believe how time has gone by
I’m still here… After 60 years
After 60 Years
How did I get here
Thinking about all the years
Looking for something to treasure
Holding back the tears
I can’t believe how time has gone by
And all the while I’ve been been living in a lie
But I’m still here… After 60 years
Upon reflection
It made me look into the mirror
It brought me back to all
The things that I have feared
Seeking to achieve control of my destiny
But recently I’ve been feeling some anxiety
But I’m still here… After 60 years
I started to think about
All those times when I was sad
I thought of many memories
Now I know that sadness isn’t bad
I miss all the loved ones gone throughout my past
And realize that forever doesn’t always last
But I’m still here… After 60 years
Started thinking more about
All those times that brought me joy
I thought of all the good times that I’ve had
Since I was a young boy
My family my friends have meant so much to me
How fortunate I have been and now I see
Glad I’m still here…After 60 years
Yes how did I get here
Thinking about all those years
Thought of many things to treasure
I’m wiping back my tears
I can’t believe how time has gone by
Now I’m just living the rest of my life
I’m still here… After 60 years
I can’t believe how time has gone by
I’m still here… After 60 years
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