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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Black Box Recorder
Black Box Recorder
Performer
Sarah Nixey
Sarah Nixey
Performer
Luke Haines
Luke Haines
Band
John Moore
John Moore
Band
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Jacques Brel
Jacques Brel
Songwriter
Rod McKuen
Rod McKuen
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Black Box Recorder
Black Box Recorder
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Goodbye to you, my trusted friend
We've known each other since we were nine or ten
Together we've climbed hills and trees
Learned of love and ABC's
Skinned our hearts and skinned our knees
[Verse 2]
Goodbye, my friend, it's hard to die
When all the birds are singing in the sky
Now, that the spring is in the air
Pretty boys are everywhere
Think of me, and I'll be there
[Verse 3]
Goodbye, Papa, please pray for me
I was the black sheep of the family
You tried to teach me right from wrong
Too much wine and too much song
Wonder how I got along
[Verse 4]
Goodbye, Papa, it's hard to die
When all the birds are singing in the sky
Now, that the spring is in the air
Little children everywhere
When you see them, I'll be there
[Verse 5]
Goodbye, Michelle, my precious one
You gave me love and helped me find the sun
Every time that I was done
You would always come around
Get my feet back on the ground
[Verse 6]
Goodbye, Michelle, it's hard to die
When all the birds are singing in the sky
Now, that the spring is in the air
With the flowers everywhere
Wish that we could both be there
[Verse 7]
We had joy, we had fun
We had seasons in the sun
But the hills that we climbed
Were just seasons out of time
[Verse 8]
We had joy, we had fun
We had seasons in the sun
But the stars we could reach
Were just starfish on the beach
Written by: Jacques Brel, Rod McKuen
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