Leave the Light On | Chris Smither

Leave the Light On - Written by Chris Smither
Recorded Live October 1, 2021
McGonigel's Mucky Duck | Home of the Livest Music in Texas™
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Lyrics:
If I were young again, I’d pay attention - To that
Little-known dimension
A taste of endless time
It's just like water - it runs right through our fingers
But the flavor of it lingers - Like a rich, red wine
In those days we were single - we lived them one by one
Now we hardly see ‘em - they don’t walk - they run
But I've got plenty left I’ve set my sight on
Don’t wait up - Leave the light on - I’ll be - home -
Soon
Short break
I’ve never seen my life in such a hurry - But if I
Stop to worry - I get left behind
It’s just a party, but you don’t get invitations - and
There’s just one destination
You better be on time
For years we rhymed in couplets - And we sang ‘em two by two
Now we hardly rhyme at all - but here’s a few
And if they hurt, there’s bullets left to bite on
Don’t wait up - Leave the light on - I’ll be - home -
Soon
Short break
That drummer in my head needs inspiration
There’s a lack of syncopation - and it holds me to a line
It’s just so hard to leave these cages that we’re thinking
By stages we’re just sinkin’ - to a slow decline
For years we lived in waltz time - we danced them
Three by three
Now it’s hard to dance, but if you stick with me -
We’ve got what we need to spend the night on -
Don’t wait up - Leave the light on - I’ll be - home -
Soon
Break
These races that we’ve run were not for glory - No
Moral to this story -
We run for peace of mind
But the race we’re running now is never-ending - space and time are bending
And there’s no finish line -
I will live to be a hundred - I was born in ’44 - 33 to go, but I ain’t keepin’ score -
I've been left for dead before - but I still fight on -Don’t wait up - Leave the light on
I’ll be home soon
'Cause I been left for dead before - but I still fight on -
Don’t wait up - Leave the light on
I’ll be home soon

[@sharrison7662]

Heard him play this wonderful song the other night at the Grey Eagle in Asheville. A terrific show in front of an appreciative audience.

[@carolragsdale1105]

Wonderful lyric. Exactly sums up our lives these days. Perfect eulogy. Thanks so much, Chris, and Tim Broadbent for turning me on to you.

[@starke2908]

I saw him in concert and we were both born in 44

[@patriciabyerly3162]

This man is an incredible songwriter, performer unbelievable!
Beyond fabulous! One of the greatest!

[@DanViewtube]

how the could someone dislike this ?

[@LIVEfromNorfolkStreet]

Mushy cereal in the morning? Bit by a dog? Stuck in traffic? Sometimes people take out their frustrations on innocent UA-cam videos.

[@brada-smith2807]

Well the simple answer is no one could who knows how to listen. But too many want bells and lights. Not bread and butter. Even though that’s our nourishment. IMHO. I just love this guy’s grounded, deep authentic feel. Too good.

[@EnCasaDelHerrero]

pure GOLD

[@ardavazdazizkhani4153]

bravo

[@davidhennessey52]

Brilliant

[@leemitchellmusic]

Beautiful XXXXXXXX

[@LIVEfromNorfolkStreet]

💡!

[@stephenjones8074]

Love this guy!

[@picknfish]

A favorite! Thx!

[@LIVEfromNorfolkStreet]

Mine too!

[@woofla123]

What a fabulous song, and musician. Can’t believe I’ve never come across him before.

[@LIVEfromNorfolkStreet]

Chris is kindof a bad-ass. We love him - so glad to be able to introduce you to him!