My inspiration for writing This is True actually came about from friendships over the years… There is obviously a lot more going on in these friendships than one reads in the lyrics, but they present the general gist of the strong bond between these friendships.
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The first time I went to my friend all worried out that day
I told him ‘bout my troubles that just wouldn’t go away
I said to him, I’m troubled mate, all worried in the head
But lots of people feel that way so this is what he said:
This is true…
Don’t worry about it…
These things seem to happen all the time
This is true…
Don’t worry about it…
Do something else instead and get it all out of your mind
Well I could see the sense in that so that’s just what I’ll do
I knew I could count on my friend, all that he said is true
I went home and did something else
Just anything I could find
And soon I drove those worrying thoughts right out of my mind
This is True…
After that it seemed a while before I worried again
When I did I simply went and told all to my friend
I said to him, I’m troubled mate, all worried in the head
But lots of people feel that way so this is what he said
This is True…
Well I could see the sense in that so that’s just what I’ll do
I knew I could count on my friend all that he said is true
I went home and did something else
Just anything I could find
And soon I drove those worrying thoughts right out of my mind
This is True…
Many years have come and gone and some things never change
A different place, another friend, but things are rearranged
She says to me I’m worried Kev, all worried in the head
But words of wisdom never die so here’s what I said:
This is true…
She looks at me and then she said, Hey, that makes sense to me
I always knew that you would be a real good friend for me
She went home and did something else
Anything she could find
And soon she drove those worrying thoughts right out of her mind
This is true…
So now my friends I hope you’ve realized what I’m trying to say
Don’t just go on worrying, there is another way
I share these words of wisdom that I first learned from my friend
Lots of people feel that way
Get over it!
The end.
Thanks for listening to it, Cynthia. Happy to hear you like it. 🙂
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I love this! This is wonderful, Kev. Wise, wonderful and charming too. Congrats and thank you for sharing.
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🙂
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Makes me happy to hear that. 🙂
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Very folksy. I love it! 😉
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Thank you so very much, da-AL 🙂
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Thank you, Gunjan! 🙂
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Thank you. So happy you enjoyed it. 🙂
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Thank you my friend. 🙂
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Thank you, Jacquie. My inspiration for this song came from friendships and experiences over the years.
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You’re very kind. I take particular pride in your mention on the lyrics. 🙂
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Absolutely touching – love it! What a nice voice you have 🙂
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Wow! It’s so wonderful! Great lyrics, music, voice and of course friendship🌸🙏🌸
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Such a pretty song with a sweet message. 🙂
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nice
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Enjoyed this, Kevin, and it has a great message to share, as well 🙂
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I really enjoyed your video, Kevin. You both have lovely singing voices and the lyrics are great too.
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Thank you ever so much! 🙂
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Just listened to this and must say I really enjoyed it!
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