THREE DAYS TO LIVE
Dan_Robinson R.
Genre: Country
Tempo: Mid_Tempo
Additional Notes:
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Backstory:
I really liked the idea of the story when Ken shared it with me. I was fortunate he invited me in on the co-write. The first thing you think of when the hook is "Three Days to Live" is that it is going to be a tearjerker. However, it is really a sing-a-long type song that makes you think about how you live your life.
Neither Ken or I had the idea of an "Americana" feel for the music, but the professional evaluations suggested it as a possibility. Ken contacted his professor friend at Duquesne University, John Marcinizyn. John did a great job with the music---making the melody blend real well with the lyrics.
Lyrics:
Three Days to Live
Ken Matejka & Dan Robinson
Chorus
Three days to live, that’s all we’ve got
Two mean something, but the third one means a lot
Time’s a wastin’, don’t let it slip away
We’ve only got three days to live
Yesterday, tomorrow and today
Verse 1
Some folks live in yesterday
Rememberin’ the good ‘ol days
The past is a familiar place
You know so well what you face
Have a few beers, shed some tears
But don’t keep starin’ in old mirrors
(Repeat Chorus)
Verse 2
Tomorrow’s where some folks stay
Dreamin’ ‘bout a better day
Writin’ songs, pickin’ guitars
Hitchhikin’ on shootin’ stars
Reachin’ for that big brass ring
But grabbin’ it’s no sure thing
(Repeat Chorus)
Verse 3
Some folks live life for today
Smellin’ roses, makin’ hay
Laughin’ out loud all the way
Grateful for another day
Lovin’ life and livin’ love
They know today is a gift from above
Bridge
Give yesterday it’s due
Let tomorrow shine on through
But hold onto today for you
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Three days to live, that’s all we’ve got
Three days to live
Three days to live, that’s all we’ve got
Three days to live