If I Could Go Back In Time

1 week ago by @jamesstaubes

If I Could Go Back In Time

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Liner Notes

Every FAWM, I like to do at least one ukulele tune. These chords were originally written for a savasana in my yoga class, but it was asking for words. As soon as I sat down to write, the opening line—"If I could go back in time"—came out instantly.

I recorded this in one take—flaws and all—because getting through it start to finish was the real challenge. The first time I made it all the way, I decided that was the one. Also, I know the mic was a little too close, so it’s in your face with lots of plosives—but hey, that’s part of the rawness. 😀
#ukulele #guywithukulele #acousticonetake #acoustic #fuc

Lyrics

Verse 1
If I could go back in time
This is what I’d do
I’d practice jazz piano
And study, “Kind of Blue”

Go all in on music
Give it all I’ve got
Find a way to make it
And have amazing chops

Chorus
Life is halfway over
Looking back I see
That I am the owner
Of my current scene

I am optimistic
I can use what’s left
With the time I’m gifted
To create and connect

Verse 2
If I could go back in time
This is what I’d say
“You’re a manifester,”
“So use your mind to make”

“Anything you vision,”
“And know it can come true,”
“Never ever listen,”
“To haters and the fools”

Verse 3
If I could go back in time
This is what I’d do
I’d tell my inner child
I’m in love with you

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