Hi, all:

Here’s another offering, this one a first time collaboration with Carroll Kiphen. I had stumbled across Carroll’s lyrics for this song, originally titled “Crimson Red” and really liked them . . . Carroll graciously allowed me to give it a whirl and here’s the end result. As always, feedback and suggestions are welcome. I hope you enjoy it!

Here’s the song:

LAY ME DOWN

Here are the lyrics:

The sun bled like a wounded beast
lying down to die;
surrendering to the night,
to stars and the candlelight.
I’ll sail until this ship goes down
into the stormy sea;
and resolutely close my eyes
while God and I make peace.

Lay me down; lay me down
upon this burning bed.
Lay me down, lay me down
on sheets of crimson red.

Please kiss my lips just one more time;
sing me your lullaby.
Hush, sweet lover, please don’t cry,
just let me say goodbye.
Let’s have no regrets, no sorrow,
no more tears tonight.
Transgressions not withstanding,
I’ve made a mess of my life.

Lay me down; lay me down
upon this burning bed.
Lay me down, lay me down
on sheets of crimson red.

I’ve let you down;
shattered your dreams—
I broke your heart,
it’s such a tragedy.
Painted my part:
it’s my work of art.

Lay me down; lay me down
upon this burning bed.
Lay me down, lay me down
on sheets of crimson red.

And here’s the band:

RealTracks: 995:Bass, Electric, HardRockLA Ev 120
RealTracks: 2757:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm RockHeavy8thsCraig Ev 120
RealTracks: 879:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm NorthernRockGrittyQuarters Sw16 075
RealTracks: 3181:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm AcRockDriving8thsQuinn Ev 100
RealTracks: 2586:Guitar, Electric, Soloist PunkMurray Ev 165
RealTracks: 3207:Pedal Steel, Background RockGrittyEddy Ev 120
RealDrums: RockModernRnB^01-a:Snare, Closed HiHat , b:Snare, Crash Ride