Name: Sunset Song
Duration: P00H03M34S
Description: Sunset Song is about life, death, and pleasure in a time when all moments seem fleeting.

Sunset Song

from It Was a Privilege to Know You When You Were Shorter by Jonathan Townley

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Sunset Song is about life, death, and pleasure in a time when all moments seem fleeting.

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Sunset Song:

When I die, I hope that I can see the sunset one more time
Can see the colors melt and fade away
When I die, I hope that I can see the moon rise one more time
Can see can see that friendly face on its way

One more chance to feel done
One more night has begun

One more starry sky above
To see with the ones I love
One more setting of the sun

When I die, I hope that I can see a shooting star one time
Just like me a flash then fade away
When I die, I hope that I can see the water still one time
A broken branch before it’s blown away

One more chance to feel done
One more night has begun

One more starry sky above
To see with the ones I love
One more setting of the sun

But most of all. when I die, I know that you’ll be by my side
Even if you’re somehow far away
Most of all, when I die, I know that you’ll be by my side
You’ll be there to see me on my way

One more chance to feel done
One more night begun

One more starry sky above
To see with the ones I love
One more setting of the sun

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from It Was a Privilege to Know You When You Were Shorter, released October 23, 2020
Music and lyrics: Jonathan Townley
Sound engineer: Neil Harvey

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Jonathan Townley Kalamazoo, Michigan

Jonathan is a journalist and songwriter.He blends storytelling and gentle acoustic guitar with a casual performance style. Check out his Instagram @jonathan.townley for more music updates.

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