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A Darker Shade of Blue Revised

A darker shade of blue (revised October 22,2020) I came home from work today, and saw the note you left It took me by surprise, couldn't imagine what it said You said you needed time and space... to figure some things out I think there's prob'ly more to this... you left me here with my doubts Bridge Looks like...I'll keep on living without you Looks like...there's nothing more to say Looks like...I'll just stay home without you Cause with this latest news... My sadness takes on a deeper hue... I'm a darker shade of blue You called me up the other day and said our daughter's doing fine... She started her new school today she'll call when she has time Chorus I guess I'm happy for you yeah...so happy for you You're trying to find a new life and I don't know what to do... but, I think you might come back to me or, maybe you don't want to... Now, I'm a darker shade of blue I'm a darker shade of blue So much time has passed by but, I still feel the same My life ended long ago the day you walked away You called me on the phone today said you've found your one true love I guess I was just dreaming cause, I thought I was the one. Bridge Looks like...I'll keep on living without you Looks like...there's nothing more to say Looks like...I'll just stay home without you Cause with this latest news... My sadness takes on a deeper hue... I'm a darker shade of blue Chorus I'm so happy for you really...happy for you You finally found your new life and I know that it's true now I know you won't come back to me Cause, you really don't want to... now, I'm a darker shade of blue I'm a darker shade of blue Now I see you won't come back to me Cause, you really don't want to... Now, I'm a darker shade of blue. I'm a darker shade of blue (repeat two more times) (fade to zero) John Derek Hamilton Original write February 06, 2017 revised October 22,2020

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Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 11/11/2020 8:11:00 AM

GrEaT song, John!!! My life is summed up in your song. But, you gave expression to my sadness, better than I ever could. This is truly a deeply, heartfelt piece of poetic art. Love and more love always.

John Hamilton
Date: 11/11/2020 8:55:00 AM

Thanks Freddie sorry if this hits home for you I know many a man in this situation and I know how they feel. I appreciate your generous words of support, thanks again!

Aditi Mishra

Date: 11/4/2020 11:44:00 PM

This one consumes so many emotions yet remains balanced in a universe of its own. Such a liberating one it is that the load gets lifted off easily. That attitude of letting go is clearly visible. Beautiful :)

John Hamilton
Date: 11/5/2020 9:34:00 AM

Thanks Aditi, I'm glad you visited today and left your kind review of two of my songs, I'm thankful for your words of support!

Silent One

Date: 10/24/2020 9:29:00 AM

Hints of sadness, but also an attempt to show happiness, maybe sarcasm, in this song of yours.. I like the flow and the chorus...

John Hamilton
Date: 10/24/2020 6:41:00 PM

Now you got it, it is a sarcastic happiness!

John Hamilton
Date: 10/24/2020 11:57:00 AM

Thanks SO, I thinks the sadness is more than hinted at, but...happiness...no, maybe you misunderstood the chorus, he's not really happy for her, he's miserable without her, he's trying to be supportive but happiness...no..

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/24/2020 7:05:00 AM

Hi John, You’re such a good songwriter. The lyrics you wrote are universal, we all have experienced heartbreak. I love country music, I could most definitely hear these lyrics as a country song. Have a wonderful day and weekend:-) Alexis

John Hamilton
Date: 10/24/2020 11:54:00 AM

Thanks Alexis I do appreciate all your support, this would make a great country song, I've got to find a country music composer but it takes time!

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/23/2020 7:05:00 AM

Lost love is a popular subject. I did not read the original but the lyric as it is written now is very unquestionable the type of lyric one can expect from a professional like you. ~~

John Hamilton
Date: 10/23/2020 9:10:00 AM

Wow thank you Victor for the kind visit and generous compliment, I'm pleased you enjoyed it!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/22/2020 12:22:00 PM

You painted a scene and a story that takes place more often than we care to admit. Heartbreak is so hard--your lyrics resonate in darker shade of blue--just as you intended, John.

John Hamilton
Date: 10/22/2020 2:16:00 PM

Thanks Vijay glad you like it, I appreciate your support!

Heidi Sands

Date: 10/22/2020 10:43:00 AM

I could feel the sadness in this. So well written! I hope all is well :)

John Hamilton
Date: 10/22/2020 11:25:00 AM

Thanks Heidi yes all is well it's just a song, thanks for your kind concern and visit today!

Susan Ashley

Date: 10/22/2020 10:35:00 AM

Aw, this is such a sad resonating song of lost love, John. Nobody does it better than you, my friend. Your lyrics pluck the heartstrings with melancholy finesse: "You called me on the phone today/said you've found your one true love/I guess I was just dreaming/cause, I thought I was the one." Sweet soulful suffering. I would love to hear this set to music! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

John Hamilton
Date: 10/22/2020 11:24:00 AM

Thanks Susan, glad you passed by today, I too would like to record this one, these things take time, thanks for your kind words!

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 10/22/2020 10:24:00 AM

Hello John Hamilton, a beautiful song. It is sad it made my eyes tear. enjoy your day my f

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 10/23/2020 10:48:00 AM

Hello John Hamilton, yes the sad lyrics do work. Have a nice day my friend.

John Hamilton
Date: 10/22/2020 11:23:00 AM

Thanks Darlene sorry for the tear but it shows the sad lyrics worked, have a nice day!