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Hi all, this is my 4th BIAB song and if you've listened to any of my other 3 songs this one is very different.

This started as an exercise on a songwriting retreat last year, the task was to write acapella with the subject being "the last time....".

I had had the phrase 'a permanent reaction to a temporary phase' in my mind for some time and it seemed the perfect time to use it.

Lyrically it's gone through a few re-writes but I think it's finally finished, though I still can't quite decide on the title.

Lyric video at: https://www.djhsongs.co.uk/osl-lastgoodbye


THE LAST GOODBYE / A PERMANENT REACTION

As the light starts to fade
To the darkest of shades
Like shadows we fall into the gloom
All of your friends
Share memories that won't end
And answers we can only assume

Lost and adrift in this life you had lived
I guess you weren't made for these times

Chorus
Such a permanent reaction to a temporary phase
Not something on which you should rely
For all of your pain if we could take it away
Stop the last time that you said goodbye

The last time we spoke
I sensed there was hope
When you said you would see me around
And you promised to call
If you felt it was all
Too much and you needed to be found

But lost and adrift in this life you had lived
I guess you weren't made for these times

Chorus
Such a permanent reaction to a temporary phase
Not something on which you should rely
For all of your pain if we could take it away
To stop the last time that you said goodbye

Now that you're gone
Can you see you were wrong
As we gather for our final goodbye
For the love that you craved
From the cradle to the grave
It was here for you all the time

Chorus
Such a permanent reaction to a temporary phase
Not something on which you should rely
For all of your pain if we could take it away
Stop the last time that you said goodbye

The last time that you said goodbye



Style is _CELLOW2.STY (Dual Cello Waltz)

RealTracks in style: ~1121:Bass, Acoustic, CountryWaltz Sw 085
RealTracks in style: 831:Piano, Acoustic, Solo-Accompaniment Pop BouncyWaltz Sw 085
RealTracks in style: 2557:Cello, Background SlowWaltz Sw 085
RealTracks in style: 2557:Cello, Background SlowWaltz Sw 085
RealDrums [in style:NashvilleWaltzSw^6-a:HiHat , b:Sidestick, Hihat

I did use some other additional guitar RealTracks as well.

Thanks for listening, and thanks to BIAB for creating the wonderful music!

David