Bystander Blues

by Vince DiGioia

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This is my first single release. This song was written in 2012 and has since been played in front of hundreds of people, where it quickly became a fan-favorite. "Bystander Blues" has been performed alongside me by several musicians - close friends of mine - and has seen many different iterations.

What you find here is the final iteration of this song. I hope you enjoy it and appreciate it for what it is.

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lyrics

It was a late September evening,
Before I jetted off to space
I guess I didn't think it'd kill you
I thought I'd let you run the place

So get back lady
Move on swiftly, come on home
Where your bed is warm
Be calm, nothing is wrong

Three months later, you are dreadful
You broke your chair, you wrecked your nest
I'd like to say we idly stood by
But I gave one small glance at best

So get back lady
Move on swiftly, come on home
Where your bed is warm
Be calm, nothing is wrong

I guess I'd choose
To sit back watching as you take on
All the big, bad news
Bystander blues
I can't help thinking
That I should have taken
Some of that blues for you

Remember when we'd talk 'til morning,
Or did I make that up myself?
It's tough to play up all the good times
You see the light, well, I need help

So get back lady
Move on swiftly, come on home
Where your bed is warm
Be calm, nothing is wrong

I guess I'd choose
To sit back laughing as you're dealt out
All the hands you lose
Bystander blues
I can't stop thinking that I should have
Put out both my hands for you

Now we're only public people,
Some pleasantries a laugh or two
But in those public times you're happy
I hope you are in private, too

So get back lady
Move on swiftly, come on home
Where your dinner's warm
Be calm, nothing is wrong

I guess I'd choose
To sit back watching as you take on
All the big, bad news
Bystander blues
I can't stop thinking
That I should have taken
Some of that blues for you

credits

released June 15, 2019
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Words and music by Vince DiGioia & Vincent Randazzo
Produced & mixed by Vince DiGioia

℗ 2019 Vagabonde Entertainment

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Vince DiGioia Vicenza, Italy

My name is Vince. I've been playing guitar for 13 years and it's my passion. This is my music. I hope you enjoy it.

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