Shadows in the Strings

[Verse] In the smoky haze, he takes the stage A bass guitar in his hands, his heart filled with rage Life's bitter lessons etched upon his face He's seen it all, the highs and the disgrace In the neon lights, he plays the night away His fingers dancing on the strings, secrets they convey A solitary figure in this lonely old town Haunted by memories that always bring him down [Verse 2] He's been with the greats, legends of the past But love's eluded him, a spell he couldn't cast Each note he plays, carries his pain Dark melodies echo through the pouring rain [Chorus] In the bluesy night His guitar sings (sings) Telling stories of lost and broken things (ooh-yeah) Through every strum A lifetime unfolds In the depths of his soul The music takes hold [Verse] In the dim-lit bars He finds his solace Pouring his heart out in every chorus The crowd sways to the rhythm of his beats Feeling his anguish with every single tweet (ooh-yeah) [Chorus] In the bluesy night His guitar sings (sings) Telling stories of lost and broken things (ooh-yeah) Through every strum A lifetime unfolds In the depths of his soul The music takes hold Lyrics [Verse] In a broken home Where love was lost Growing up in darkness Paying the cost No laughter No joy Just a heartache inside A childhood of loneliness A soul that cried [Chorus] Oh These lonely blues They won't let me be A lifetime of longing For someone to see Through the cracks and the tears This heartache remains In a broken family The loneliness remains [Verse2] There's a love that belongs to eternity A light that shines through the darkest night (oh-yeah) Memories of laughter replayed in my mind You're like a star that's forever bright [Verse] A father's love A mountain so tall (oh-oh) Endless care that never fades away Your presence Always close when I call Even when apart Love transcends time and space [Chorus] You're the angel in my life Shining so bright Guiding me through every day and every night In the wind I hear your gentle voice Forever in my heart You're the one I rejoice [Verse2] There's a love that belongs to eternity A light that shines through the darkest night (oh-yeah) Memories of laughter replayed in my mind You're like a star that's forever bright [Verse] A father's love A mountain so tall (oh-oh) Endless care that never fades away Your presence Always close when I call Even when apart Love transcends time and space [Chorus] You're the angel in my life Shining so bright Guiding me through every day and every night In the wind I hear your gentle voice Forever in my heart You're the one I rejoice [Bridge] Sorry my life This good time to say goodbye [Outro]