The title track from my proper debut solo album, PHASES, which takes its name from this very song. Longtime friend and musical collaborator, Gary Fitch, helped me realize this project, which had been in the works for many years. A crowning achievement, in my book. My dad even appears on the album cover. I’m sure he would have been pleased.
lyrics
And when my body fails me
I will cry no more
Take my tears and give me
Life forevermore
It's just a phase
We must all go through
And when you think of me, child
I'll come back to you
These are the things
Handed down by God
And I'll be there to greet you
And things won't seem so hard
With these phases and changes
Phases and changes
I'm only here for you
But I could never stay
A hero to guide you
But now you must find your own way
It's just a phase
We must all go through
And when you think of me, child
I'll come back to you
These are the things
Handed down by God
And I'll be there to greet you
And things won't seem so hard
With these phases and changes
Phases and changes
Phases and changes
Phases and changes
credits
from Seven Phases Of Change EP,
released April 1, 2023
Dave Rayburn - vocals
Gary Fitch - acoustic guitar, bass guitar, piano
Terry Barr - drums
Jesse Cripps - electric guitar
Recorded at The Sugar Shack in Fullerton, California
Additional recording at The Lillie Pad in Fullerton, California
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