Words & Music composed by Loren Bagelman, IshdafishMusic Canada; Except for Walking Shoes, Music co-written with Rick “Papa Dawg” Halisheff. All songs & instrumentals © 2020 IshdafishMusic and Registered with Canadian Library & Archives, SOCAN/SODRAC & BMI.
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IT TAKES TIME is an eclectic mix of Folk – Rock and Blues. The songs are about patience, kindness and co-operation. They each have a straight ahead message; be clear about your objectives, don’t be afraid to choose the road less traveled, be accountable, be kind and keep moving forward. Of the 4 tracks, 3 are Songs and 1 is an Instrumental.
Lyrics
Walking Shoes
I woke up this morning a stranger in a strange land More or less I must admit, I’m a solitary man I’m a dreamer by nature and I’ve come to live with that So please excuse my self-indulgence as I point out where I’m at
Walking Shoes, I own a pair of walking shoes This road I walk’s less traveled Yet it’s the path I’ve come to choose
I’m standing at the crossroads of where I’m bound and where I’ve been I won’t sell my soul for a dollar yet, I’d walk a mile to lend a helping hand I wear my heart upon my sleeve and I live from day to day Yes I am a man with an objective that I know I’ll reach some day
Walking Shoes, I own a pair of walking shoes This road I walk’s less traveled Yet it’s the path I’ve come to choose
I’ve got no time or inclination to sit around and complain About the bridges that I know I’ve burnt, or those I choose to blame There are those that go ahead and carve their path And there are those that are left behind
Yes, it’s all pre - determined by the choices that you choose Yes, it’s all pre – determined by the choices that you choose
Chorus
It Takes Time
I would like to share a thought that I’ve been thinking For I’ve been thinking about this world we share Should I dig a little deeper to make things better? Or mind my own business and stand my ground Should I mind my own business and stand my ground
There are lessons that we all learn from others, yes, it’s true That it takes time, and times are changing, rise above If things, they came easy we might not appreciate It takes time, and times are changing, rise above
I read a book about Mandela He had this focus since the start of time He wrote a note on his wall to remember Don’t let your struggles defeat you, You’ve got to rise above and see things through
There are lessons that we all learn from others, yes, it’s true That it takes time, and times are changing, rise above If things, they came easy we might not appreciate That it takes time, and times are changing, rise above
I had a dream last night that I remember We all awoke under a bright blue light And like minded people began to gather Chanting, “Let’s make this world a better place” “Let’s make this world a better place”
There are lessons that we all learn from others, yes, it’s true That it takes time, and times are changing, rise above If things, they came easy we might not appreciate That it takes time, and times are changing, rise above That it takes time, and times are changing, rise above
I Wear Different Coloured Shades
I woke up this morning feeling somewhat blue I’m confused it seems by a dream I had And I don’t know what to do
I’ve got the blues, I’m feeling so blue I wear different colored shades when I’ve got the blues
There are those that live their life with passion There are those that are always on the take And there are those that never learn their lessons From any of their mistakes
I’ve got the blues, I’m feeling so blue I wear different colored shades when I’ve got the blues
Well you question me in anger Yet I’ve been open, honest and polite And you want more than I can share We both know that ain’t right
I’ve got the blues, I’m feeling so blue I wear different colored shades when I’ve got the blues