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When Times Were Good (album mix)

from Never Grow Old by The Rivergods

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WHEN TIMES WERE GOOD
Words/music by Ben Parent © 2014

When times were good
Your parents threw great parties
It was beach houses and Mercedes
Times were good

When times were good
The champagne came in buckets
It was tennis skirts and truffles
Times were good

But don’t sweat it, baby
Good fortunes come and go
You learn to pick the crumbs up
Off the ground

You won’t regret it, baby
It’s not that lonely at the bottom
You learn to get along with everyone

When times were good
Your head was in a vacuum
It was English cigarettes
and mushrooms
Times were good

When times were good
You didn’t have to chase her
She was happy to be erased
On your car hood

But don’t sweat it, baby
You’ll have to be less lazy
You’ll learn to get along now
On your own

You won’t regret it, baby
It’s not that lonely at the bottom
You just learn to get along with everyone

When times were good
You walked on golden sidewalks
It was mirrored walls, and small talk
Times were good

When times were good
They called your name out
in the street
You were the one to beat
Times were good

Don’t sweat it, baby
You’re in a space called maybe
So you don’t if you’re here or there (or anywhere)

You won’t regret it, baby
It’s not that lonely at the bottom
You just learn to get along with everyone

When will the times be good again?
When will the times be good again?
When will the times be good again?
When will the times be good again?

credits

from Never Grow Old, released January 25, 2014
Recorded at Stonewall Studios, North Stonington, CT 2013
Tracked, mixed and mastered by “Master” Dennis Walley

Produced by Dennis Walley & Ben Parent

Ben Parent: lead, rhythm and acoustic guitars, harmonica, vocals
Nancy Parent: acoustic guitar, vocals
Dan Spano: organ, accordion
Mike Palazzolo: bass
Trevor Chandonnait: drum kit

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The Rivergods New London, Connecticut

The Rivergods are an original band based in southeastern CT that has played its own heartfelt harmony-rich folky/rootsy/rockish music (and occasionally others) since 1997. The Rivergods are fronted by husband/wife songwriters, Ben and Nancy Parent, and the band includes some of the finest, most talented players in the region. We have several albums out… available right here on Bandcamp! Enjoy. ... more

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