Track 05
Isn’t it Strange
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Isn’t it Strange
a folk song with a 'poppish' chorus featuring Steve Franks on lead guitar
This started off as an acoustic guitar piece but developed its 'poppish' credentials with the bass and lead, especially in the chorus.
words and music by Martin Stirrup 2016
C hammer F C2 C
Isn’t it strange the way things go
C hammer F C2 C
Wanting to change is all you know
C hammer F C2 C C hammer G
But fear of danger letting go is holding you back
Thinking through possibilities
Fearing the loss of liberty
All that once was is flowing free, changing your track
Am G Em F Am G Em
But you know I love you, beyond my control
Am G Em F G G7
And if you go I’ll follow, however the dice may roll
Keeping a track of passing days
Never look back for all they say
Slipping through cracks is not your way this time
Holding your head above the fray
Weaving the thread another way
Breaking new bread no need to stay in line
Repeat chorus
Dm G C Dm C
I’ve got a strong heart, it will not break
Dm G C G G7
But don’t play the wrong part, if just for your own sake
Looking to see it all pull through
Hoping to be the one for you
Like a tall tree I’m growing true in love
Certain of it all, our day will come
When you call you know I’ll run
Even if you fall I’ll lift you up to the sun above.
featuring Steve Franks on lead guitar