Written and performed by John Bahler. These simple and repetitive lyrics capture a haunting and all-consuming emotion. The chord structure is simple, but the vocal harmony is complex, full of 6's, 7's, 9's, flatted 6's, and one nice 4 that drive the mood of the song.
The recording is not quite as professional on this one, but I could listen to it all day.
lyrics
I've walked these trails for you, my love.
I've whispered, I've whispered for you.
I've whispered, I've whispered for you.
Love isn't always just a walk through the daisies.
So many times I find me here among the hills.
And do the trees believe I'm going crazy
when they hear the things I say to myself.
I've walked these trails for you, my love.
I've whispered, I've whispered for you.
I've whispered, I've whispered for you.
How can I rest
when the woman I love is stuck in my head?
How can I
find a moment of quiet?
You make me weak,
so my muttering mind's beginning to speak
in my woods,
but it don't do me no good.
I've walked these trails for you, my love.
I've whispered, I've whispered for you.
I've whispered, I've whispered for you.
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