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if we could fly

from where you were young by Alec Betterley

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when i open up my window
and watch all of the stars glow
i wonder where they hide
'cause i've been waiting for a long time
to fade into that sunshine
and leave this world behind

we found love upon the pavement
surround us pained and painted
a world with foreign bones
and if we go there well i know that
the slowing breaths will show that
it's a galaxy to roam

and if we could fly
separated from protection, you and i
if we could fly there and lie there and die
i know we will wave
to the treetops burned and the burials at birth
so turn all your lights off
we'll lift off and spin soft
believe me, believe me
if we could fly

so tie your laces and pack your boxes
and unlatch all the locks in
your ventricles and spine
'cause home is grown and gone forever
but we might find one better
so follow me in time

and if we could fly
separated from protection, you and i
if we could fly there and lie there and die
i know we will wave
to the treetops burned and the burials at birth
so turn all your lights off
we'll lift off and spin soft
believe me, believe me
if we could fly

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from where you were young, released April 1, 2012

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Alec Betterley New York

Alec Betterley is an upstate NY-based songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and music therapist. He was a founding member of the groups My Friend Other & Toys and Tiny Instruments, and supports other artists on keys when he can find the time amidst a busy schedule of corralling three youngsters. ... more

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