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By the River's Blue

from By the River's Blue (album) by Brian Campbell

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lyrics

BY THE RIVER’S BLUE

It’s so nice, bein’ here with you
hand in hand by the river’s blue
the leaves are changing, and we are too
our lives are whirling, but shimmering through

Could this be our moment of bliss
this the time we’re gonna miss
ooh, this is our moment of bliss
come on, let’s savour what we’re sure to miss

Glints in water, orange and green
dabs of red from a Monet’s brush
flashes of darkness, a swirling dream
geese flying south – ah, what a rush!

Could this be our moment of bliss
these, the times we’re gonna miss
ooh, this our moment of bliss
ooh, let’s savour what we’re sure to miss...

Could this be our moment of bliss
rhis the time we’re gonna miss
ooh, this is our moment of bliss
ooh, let’s savour what we’re sure to miss

It’s so nice bein’ here with you
hand in hand by the river’s blue
the leaves are changing, and we are too
our lives are whirling, but shimmering through

Could this be our moment of bliss
this the time we’re gonna miss
ooh, this is our moment of bliss
ooh, let’s savour what we’re sure to miss

ooh, let’s savour what we’re sure to miss
ooh, this moment of bliss
ooh, this moment of bliss

credits

from By the River's Blue (album), released July 13, 2022
Brian Campbell: music, lyrics, vocals, guitar
Leesa Mackey: back vocals
Martin Bennett: arrangements, virtual instruments, recording, mix, master
at Studio Loco, Montreal

Listener comments:

Upbeat for sure!!
- Jan J., Montreal

You rock!!
- Ethel M., Montreal

The River's Blue is definitely a great song for dancing, and it reminds me of the autumn fairs. Is that pianica solo in the middle??? It suits so well the rest, great choice of instrument!
- Kaoru M., Montreal

Very cool tune! Congrats, Brian!
- John Jordan, singer-songwriter, saxophonist, Osmosis/Me, Mom & Morgantaler, Montreal

I like the orchestration, the breaks and blending of instruments and the rhythms. Good work!
- Zav L., Montreal

What a lovely, happy song. It's almost eleven and I'm exhausted, but when I heard your song, it was like sipping and savoring a really good Cappuccino. I hope it doesn't keep me up late. Thanks for another good one.
- Michael C., Toronto

Hey It's a great song! I like the humour that the music lends to the lyrics. It's really a great title for the album, draws you in. Lullaby for my Love, [posited as the previous album title] feels intimate, as if I'm not supposed to really be there. It also would make me worried that it veers towards sappiness, rather than intelligence. And I know your work is also about the latter! Not everyone can be counted on for that. 🙂
- Leila M., Montreal

A lovely gift of fall. Thank you!
Suzanne S., Montreal

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Brian Campbell Montreal, Québec

Brian Campbell is a song-poet, dexterous finger-stylist, and impassioned, heart-felt singer. A widely published poet, Campbell has several critically acclaimed collections to his name. On stage he is relaxed and natural, an entertaining storyteller who spellbinds with his songs. He performs regularly, mostly in the Montreal area. To learn more about him, see campbellmuse.com ... more

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