John Hamilton Poet Lyric

Too Good To Ever Last

Too good - to ever last    suggested bpm 80

Vs1
When we first met, I never thought
that you could ever love me...
You were the brightest star shining
so high up above me...


Bridge 
I loved the way you stared, with your sparkling eyes...
I loved the way you laughed, out loud until you cried...
I loved the way you moved, with such grace and finesse...
I loved the words you used, the way you'd catch your breath...


Chorus
Guess it was too good... to ever last
I knew the end was coming... but not so fast
I thought the good times... just might be enough...
I guess you got tired ...of my simple love


Vs2
I remember when you said our first kiss
gave you the shivers...
And every time that we made love,
I'd watch you gently quiver


Bridge 
I loved the way you stared, with your sparkling eyes...
I loved the way you laughed, out loud until you cried...
I loved the way you moved, with such grace and finesse...
I loved the words you used, the way you'd catch your breath..


Chorus
Guess it was too good... to ever last
I knew the end was coming, but not so fast
I thought the good times, just might be enough...
I guess you got tired ...of my simple love


Postlude
Now in the heart of the night,
nightmares fade from view
Sometimes when I find peace of mind
I still... dream of you

When we first met, 
I never thought that you ...
could ever love me...


December 4,2019
John Hamilton

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Silent One November 15, 2020 at 3:27 PM Thanks for pointing this out to me. I really appreciate it and will be able to put something together John Hamilton November 15, 2020 at 7:28 PM Great SO glad to help!

M.P. Shaudd July 14, 2020 at 4:43 PM John, I like this one as well. I tend to write mostly lost love, heartbreak, drinking songs myself. Just now starting to write some more upbeat ones. John Hamilton July 14, 2020 at 10:09 PM Thanks Mike some upbeat music is always nice for a change of pace, this one is another heartbreaker!

Gregory Richard Barden March 19, 2020 at 5:05 PM This is very nice, John, and a melody came right away ... love the flow and phrasing and melancholy message, of course ... "Nothing At All" speaks to me louder, but I have atypical taste - both are quality writes, my friend. I'll be writing more lyrics soon as I switch back to music full-time. (I'm lucky to get one comment in 40-to-80 hits). Great stuff here, another fave! John Hamilton March 20, 2020 at 3:35 PM Hi Greg Glad you passed by today. This is one of my faves as well, thanks for the positive review and especially the fave...that means a lot to me!

Funom Makama January 10, 2020 at 11:17 AM Delicious lines, your imagery and creativity are royal sisters. Nice reading from the pen of your mind. Happy 2020. John Hamilton January 10, 2020 at 12:09 PM Thanks Funom.

Keith O.J. Hunt January 1, 2020 at 12:37 PM Great lyric in defense of love in all its glory;-) John Hamilton January 1, 2020 at 1:39 PM Thanks Keith, I'm very pleased you liked it, thanks for your kind visit and comment!

Freddie Robinson Jr. December 23, 2019 at 3:04 PM Beautiful sadness, John! Your songwriting skills are God-given heaven sent! From one songwriter to another, you're so much braver than me (to freely post your soul treasured poetic artwork.) My lyric poems are what I creatively value the most in all my quill archives. LOVE this poem! Love and happy holidays. John Hamilton December 23, 2019 at 5:57 PM Thanks Freddie I kept my lyrics to myself and then back in 2012 almost died from heart attack decided to post to the world so in case something happens at least I'll leave something behind. Thanks so much for your support!

Brenda Chiri December 21, 2019 at 8:16 AM The title called to me and I'm so glad it did! Poems like these are a fav for me though I try to steer clear of writing them! Seems when I was here before that's about all I wrote! Decided this time around I'd try my luck at love poetry! But I guess people get tired of reading them too...oh well! John this was another amazing poem! A fav!;) John Hamilton December 21, 2019 at 12:37 PM Thanks so much Brenda for the enthusiastic comments and especially the fave, this one seems to speak to a lot of people! Thanks so much for visiting so many of my songs and poems today!

Quoth Theraven December 17, 2019 at 12:02 AM John, I liked it from start to finish. But loved it even more from finish to start. -Richard John Hamilton December 17, 2019 at 9:44 AM Hey thanks Richard for the kind visit and positive comment, glad you came by today and liked it. Welcome to my page anytime!

Brandy Nicole December 8, 2019 at 11:13 PM My heart flutters, while listening to love songs. The tender melody of such emotions. You seem to move me with your words of love, that sweet ache, the sadness within. I am captivated!! Even though this song can bring a tear in my eyes. I want to stay in the melody. Feel these emotions wrapping around me. I wish to place this in my favorites. It belongs there. ~ Brandy John Hamilton December 9, 2019 at 9:51 AM Wow Brandy I am thrilled you like this one so much, looks like this one touches deeply for most who read it. I'm thankful for your generous words and especially for the fave. I appreciate your supportive words!

Ann Foster December 8, 2019 at 9:08 PM Lovely... perfect, or as near as can be, to this side of heaven. Lovely words... just lovely... x3. Ann John Hamilton December 8, 2019 at 9:27 PM Thanks Ann for your kind words and visit. Welcome to my page!

Andrea Dietrich December 8, 2019 at 3:01 PM It's so sad when many loves turn to ash and those wonderful things disappear. Perfect song for that message, John. The postlude is superb!! John Hamilton December 8, 2019 at 3:06 PM Thanks Andrea so true, sad that so many relate, but I guess it's good when you find a good heartbreak song, good to cry it out and then move on...glad you liked it and left a nice comment!

Paul Callus December 8, 2019 at 1:44 PM Lovely lyrics, John, and I can imagine most females reading with misty eyes! Regards // paul John Hamilton December 8, 2019 at 3:05 PM Maybe so Paul, maybe so..thanks for your kind visit and positive review!

Richard Lamoureux December 8, 2019 at 10:35 AM this could be a hit. Well done John. John Hamilton December 8, 2019 at 1:11 PM Wish it to be true Rick, you never know, it's so hard to get a song produced these days, glad you came by with your positive review!

Vladislav Raven December 6, 2019 at 5:40 PM Hi John, this is such an excellent lyric. Now, this is the kind of song I would have loved to sing, in my younger days, the words have such strong meaning. This would be a song worth the singing John. I love the emotional content. This is most definitely a vocal Fav. Have a wonderful Saturday, when it comes. Your friend always....Mike. John Hamilton December 6, 2019 at 6:21 PM Thanks Mike you always give the best comments, thanks so much for the visit and compliment!

Joseph May December 5, 2019 at 7:47 AM Beautiful lyrics John, I would love to hear this to music..Well done.. John Hamilton December 5, 2019 at 9:08 AM Thanks so much Joseph, you and me both, I have a melody in mind but it does take time, thanks for your vote of confidence!

Midnight Aurora December 4, 2019 at 3:59 PM This one got me John. Guess we've all been there. If I read this again it would make me cry..so I'm not gonna. I'll save it for when I need one...lol John Hamilton December 4, 2019 at 4:05 PM Thanks MA, I'm glad this one touched your emotions, makes me feel like I did something right with this one. I always enjoy your visits and honest evaluation of what I do.

Vijay Pandit December 4, 2019 at 1:54 PM Always a sad ending after --"when it is too good to be true"--but there are precious moments even when love doesn't last, as you so aptly describe--lovely song, John. John Hamilton December 4, 2019 at 4:03 PM Thanks Vijay, I enjoyed your analysis of the song I think it is spot on, glad you enjoyed this one!

Sandra Adams December 4, 2019 at 1:19 PM Oh this one touches deep John. I think many of us can relate. Love often starts out so wonderful but most people can’t keep it alive so it dies... your muse has been on a roll lately. This is another amazing write :). Hugs John Hamilton December 4, 2019 at 1:37 PM Thanks Sandy, you know how it goes some days the muse sings other days it's a dirge, but I like it when they come more frequently, although generally I average 8 or 9 songs a month. I'm glad you liked this one as well!

Lin Lane December 4, 2019 at 11:29 AM Oh, J.D. You sent my heart lurching into the past. "Now in the heart of the night, nightmares fade from view And sometimes when I find peace, I still... dream of you." This is my plight on many a night when thoughts come unbidden to my mind. Lyrics to fave and remember from your skilled hand. Lin Lane December 4, 2019 at 12:07 PM With sincere thanks, for now I'm flattered by your thoughts. John Hamilton December 4, 2019 at 11:35 AM Wow Lin I'm flattered by your generous comment, I did enjoy how this one flowed so easily. I'm thrilled you liked it enough to comment and especially the fave. I loved your poetic comment "sent my heart lurching into the past" you are indeed a wordsmith! Thanks for the kind visit!

Heidi Sands December 4, 2019 at 9:57 AM Very well written. I hear a Cello with this, or violins. Sad, and expressive. :) John Hamilton December 4, 2019 at 11:33 AM Thanks Heidi, sad and expressive would go well with cellos and violins, I like the way you heard this!

Chris Green December 4, 2019 at 9:31 AM I hear this in a hard, uptempo rhythm with sorrow sounding guitars crying to each other. Really cool my friend. John Hamilton December 4, 2019 at 11:32 AM I like how you hear this Chris, that's how I imagine it as well, "while my guitar gently weeps". Thanks for your great comment!