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Forgive and Forget
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An outstanding debut on lyrics from another talented Sister of mine. Thanks Eileen!
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singer/songwriter/guitarist/solo act. Seamlessly melding country, blues, and folk
Jamey Darnold is a singer/songwriter/guitarist/ solo act originally from the banks of the Mississippi river town of Burlington, Ia. He has released to his credit 13 full length albums that seamlessly meld country, blues, and folk styles spanning from 2004's "Burlington Bound.. a railroad town" to 2023's "The Running River". He is influenced by up and coming Americana artist such as "Jason Isbell" to the folk rock classics of "The Eagles", and Neil Young. His strongest assets are in the singing and songwriting styles portrayed. Life's lessons endured by what makes the American dream real. The byproducts from growing up in rural Iowa and then leaving... to experience life without boundary's on America's endless trail of concrete. Now residing in rural Kane county Illinois and armed with only guitar and harmonica. He can hold audiences "young and old" and will invite you to listen, enjoy, and to reflect on all His multi-generational/ genre music styles.
Song Info
Genre
Country • Alternative Country
Charts
Peak #26
Peak in subgenre #4
Author
E.Tate
Rights
Darn old Dungeon 2009
Uploaded
December 26, 2009
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MP3 5.0 MB • 128 kbps • 5:24
Story behind the song
A true story that takes the listener on a road trip with my Sister, myself and aging Father. He had already lost a Sister and Brother to old age. He decides it's time to visit His ailing Sister. After years of thick headed arguments they finally decided to forgive and forget.
Lyrics
FORGIVE AND FORGET packed his clothes;to travel His destiny would soon unravel He closed his eyes and he could see A highway burned in memory To say goodbye was now familiar First his brothers; now his sister Braving the snow and then the rain only two of them remain Family pictures, joy and laughter memories for ever after Little presents to exchange can only erase the memories of pain just forgive and forget forgivea€¦..... and forget Not alone in this endeavor Never doubting what-so-ever Bravely facing all her fears Is his wife of all these years Holding onto one another Now dependent on each other Try to think of what to say Standing at the entryway Family pictures, joy and laughter memories for ever after Little presents to exchange can only Erase the memories of pain just forgive and forget forgivea€¦..... and forget Stumbles to her day bed Held her face and kissed her head Said a€œI love youa€ and "by the way" I still have one thing yet to say just forgive and forget forgivea€¦..... and forget just to forgive and forget The journey home, skies were brighter Heavy hearts that felt much lighter spirits lifted like the rain Free of years of guilt and blame Family pictures, joy and laughter memories for ever after Little presents for us to exchange can only Erase the memories of pain just forgive and forget forgivea€¦..... and forget
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Tony DeLecce
Dec 01, 2021
Wow. What a track. Such a story and one Too common. Glad they got to forgive and forget before it was too late. Life is too short. Great songwriting
ms 007
Oct 16, 2011
The Best Songs are Always from the Hearts & Self evident Truths of mankind...Pat yourselves on the back for this Lovely Touching Song Jamey & Eileen...Great Title BTW L&P Debra aka ms 007 :)
Jean-Francois Champoux
Mar 17, 2010
love the mood, the guitars interaction, and the singing. Love it !
gabe stenziano
Feb 20, 2010
nice work on this emotional song. liked the guitar work as well as the soft vocal. gabe
Roger John
Jan 05, 2010
Great song. Well delivered. Simple beautiful truthful. And A perfect message we could all use and make our lifes better from.
Rosie Clare
Jan 04, 2010
This song is so special!! I love everything about it.......but you know how much I love ALL your music! Eileen did such a great job with the lyrics, writing them as soon as she got home with the 'feeling' of the day still fresh in her heart. Beautifully put to your music Jamey!! The mandolin has been such a great addition to your sound. Randy's surgery took so much of my time that I am just now getting caught back up with Soundclick!! It's fun to come back and see all the new additions folks have added. Thank you SO much for mailing me a copy of Blue North!! It's another WONDERFUL Jamey Darnold CD!!! Love you, #7 Rosie Clare
Wade Farlowe
Dec 27, 2009
Howdy Jamey, "Forgive and Forget"....a beautiful track with your voice prominently delivering the story so well and the steady pace of your guitar, backed by subtle mandolin accents..... this is a pleasant listen, taking my attention deeply into the story..... superbly performed!!!!! Each little nuance, each little detail, and each note, softly becomes part of the pictures, painted with these uniquely descriptive lyrics!!!!! So, superbly written that I thought that you had written it, until I read the name..... Excellent work Jamey, this is the kind of work that draws a listener into the world that you paint with your vocals & your musical talents!!!!!!!! Respect & Admiration, Wade