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Stranger Things Have Happened

Stranger things have happened Lightening strikes a man twice, and he lives to tell Said he never thought twice, about the tolling bells Refrain Oh yeah, Oh yeah, Stranger things have happened The world watched as a child, was pulled out... alive Three days under the rubble, with no way ...to survive Refrain Oh yeah, Oh yeah, Stranger things have happened Chorus I know you told me, last year, you were still in love with him And the odds of you coming, back are... pretty slim but...I believe... still...I believe (because) stranger things have happened I've seen a man free fall, back to earth from space He came back without a scratch, and a smile on his face Refrain Oh yeah, Oh yeah, Stranger things have happened Chorus I know you told me, last year, you were still in love with him And the odds of you coming, back are pretty slim but...I believe... still...I believe because, stranger things have happened Oh yeah, Oh yeah, Stranger things have happened Oh yeah, Oh yeah, Stranger things have happened (repeat and fade) John Derek Hamilton November 26,2020

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Brandy Nicole

Date: 12/11/2020 9:15:00 PM

"A child was pulled out alive- three days under the rubble, with no way to survive" Oh my !! Stranger things have happened, but to think of such a moment. It is truly amazing. A wonderful moment indeed. You have created a Masterpiece. ~ Brandy

John Hamilton
Date: 12/12/2020 2:54:00 PM

Thanks Brandy I'm glad you enjoyed it enough to comment, nice to have you pass by my page today!

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/2/2020 3:05:00 PM

WoW! John, I hope I don't sound redundant, but I don't know what else to say. You are an amazing songwriter and I hope to hear your songs playing on the radio one day. The verses and chorus all worked well together and the finished result was a great song.

Alexis Y.
Date: 12/2/2020 3:42:00 PM

That is amazing news. I'm so happy for you:-) Alexis

John Hamilton
Date: 12/2/2020 3:10:00 PM

Thanks Lexi, no it's not redundant it's ...nice to have someone in your corner. I was having a bad day so your comment really picked me up! I do have two songs now that just might make the radio, if not in a movie screenplay.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 12/2/2020 7:16:00 AM

A very important song that needs to be remembered. I know little of tragic events in USA, Malta is so far away, but I've seen survivors from the numerous earthquakes in Italy still suffering from all the damage. Your song writing will never falter. It astounds always. ~~

John Hamilton
Date: 12/2/2020 8:05:00 AM

Thanks a lot Victor for your kind visit and generous words, I do appreciate it!

Charlie Smith

Date: 12/1/2020 12:50:00 PM

Terrific theme john, well done my friend...

John Hamilton
Date: 12/1/2020 1:13:00 PM

Thanks Charlie I appreciate the kind visit today!

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 12/1/2020 11:54:00 AM

...pulled out of the rubble with no way to survive ...that is an awesome image through its awful meaning.

John Hamilton
Date: 12/1/2020 1:13:00 PM

Thanks Kai for your kind visit! Sometimes these earthquake rescues are amazing how someone can survive, if that can happen, then she can come back, cause stranger things have happened!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/29/2020 6:27:00 PM

this is really cool, John. Indeed, stranger things have happened, so there is always hope of love. I heard once of a person who fell from the sky (parachute did not open) and they only had to have repair done on the face or something. So odd, huh?? Life sure can be amazing. thanks again for my win in your just judged contest.

John Hamilton
Date: 11/30/2020 7:57:00 AM

Thanks Andrea, I was thinking about Felix Baumgartner when he jumped from the space station, took twenty minutes to reach ground, he fell from space and broke all the free fall records, and...lived to tell amazing! Your sonnet was amazing!

Sandra Adams

Date: 11/27/2020 8:24:00 PM

one sided love sucks, but it makes for good sad songs, which to me always appeal to more people...i like this one, reminds me of the song against all odds, the wanting what was gone... good write, you are on a roll... my muse is still sputtering to sing, a poem here or there, but hopefully she comes back full strength again soon! hugs

John Hamilton
Date: 11/28/2020 9:59:00 AM

Thanks Sandy actually when I was writing this I said to myself this reminds me of a popular song, and now you tell me what I didn't remember. Indeed Against all odds is the feel I was going for in this one. Glad you liked it enough to comment!

Silent One

Date: 11/27/2020 6:24:00 AM

I can feel the angst and heartache in wanting someone who is in love with someone else... Great lyrics John.

John Hamilton
Date: 11/27/2020 8:34:00 AM

Thanks so, I appreciate your constant support!

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 11/27/2020 12:21:00 AM

A really cool song, John. Esp liked the theme of 'Miracles," ala Jefferson Starship, as it pertains to "fading-to-black" love getting hope rekindled. But your lyrical chops are excellent as per usual. Enjoy the holidays, Mr. Songmeister. Love and peace forever.

John Hamilton
Date: 11/27/2020 8:36:00 AM

Yeah miracles is a good comp for the feel and intent of this song. Thanks for your always cool comments Freddie I will check out your song!

Freddie Robinson Jr.
Date: 11/27/2020 12:25:00 AM

Btw ... I would really appreciate your comments on my send-up parody of Sade's "Smooth Operator." The poem is entitled, "Uncouth Operator." Posted 11-10-20. Just wanna put a warm smile on your face for the coming cold season, dear friend. Love and more always.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 11/26/2020 3:16:00 PM

Yes--indeed-- stranger things have happened. I like the way the upbeat tone in chorus gives hope to love. Life is full of hope in your wonderful lyrics, John.

John Hamilton
Date: 11/26/2020 6:33:00 PM

Thanks Vijay I'm glad you see the hope although very slim, poor guy doesn't want to lose hope, he's looking for reasons to keep hoping she comes back!

Elaine George

Date: 11/26/2020 2:26:00 PM

Yes! I can hear someone on the Voice singing this.. A true gem, John.

John Hamilton
Date: 11/26/2020 2:40:00 PM

Oh you watch the voice too? Great show! Thanks for the kind visit and compliment!