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#870813 12/01/25 02:36 AM
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I wrote this song last week. It's about a person who knows he's (or she's) about to die....and is okay with it. Since I'm 80, I think about this stuff although I don't dwell on it at all. It's hard not to think of your mortality. But, the person in this song is okay with leaving it all behind. I added the solo and added some guitar, sang all vocals.


IT'S TIME TO GO , BUT I DON'T MIND AT ALL
BEEN AROUND A LONG, LONG TIME AND THIS IS IT
NOW YOU MAY THINK I'M SAD TO LEAVE IT ALL BEHIND
BUT I'M OKAY, IT'S DONE, IT'S OVER, TIME TO QUIT

LIVING A LONG TIME SOUNDS GOOD , BUT IT'S HARD
ALONG THE WAY I LOST A LOT OF THINGS AND A LOT OF FRIENDS
I'M TIRED OF GET STUCK WITH NEEDLES, NOT MY FAVORITE THING
AND PROCEDURES, SEEMS THEY NEVER END

SO THEY SAY I'M DONE, IT'S OVER, IT'S OKAY I'M SO TIRED
THIS BODY'S RUN IT'S COURSE, THERE'S NOTHING THEY CAN DO
THEY'VE KEPT THIS OLD CAR RUNNING DOWN THE ROAD, MILE AFTER MILE
TIME TO TRADE ME IN, TIME FOR SOMETHING NEW

SO IT'S GETTING TIME TO GO, TIME TO SAY GOODBYE
DOCTORS TRIED THEIR BEST, BUT THEY SAY I'M CHECKING OUT
NOW I DON'T KNOW IF THERE'S A HEAVEN OR HELL BUT I GUESS I'LL FIND OUT SOON
OR MAYBE THERE'S JUST NOTHING....I'VE ALWAYS HAD MY DOUBTS

BUT I HAVE NO REGRETS CAUSE LIFE'S BEEN GOOD TO ME
YOU WON'T HEAR NO COMPLAINTS FROM ME AT ALL
I'VE BEEN LUCKY, HAD A GOOD TIME, ENJOYED THE SHOW+
BUT NOW IT'S OVER, THE CURTAIN HAS TO FALL

SOLO

SO THEY SAY IT'S GETTING TIME TO GO, TIME TO SAY GOODBYE
THE DOCTORS TRIED THEIR BEST, BUT THEY SAY I'M CHECKING OUT
NOW I DON'T KNOW IF THERE'S A HEAVEN OR HELL BUT I GUESS I'LL FIND OUT SOON
OR MAYBE THERE'S JUST NOTHING....I'VE ALWAYS HAD MY DOUBTS

BUT THE PARTY HAD TO END SOMETIME, IT CAN'T GO ON AND ON
AND I GOTTA GO, MY GOOD TIMES ARE ALL THROUGH
SO I'LL SAY GOOD BYE, IT'S ALRIGHT...LIFE'LL GOES ON
IT'LL GO ON WITHOUT ME, BUT NOW IT'S ALL UP TO YOU

IT'S YOUR WORLD NOW, IT'S ALL UP TO YOU***** Song Summary *************
Title: IT'S TIME TO GO
File:IT'S TIME TO GO.MGU
Key=C , Tempo 120, Length (m:s)=4:38
4 bar intro, 132 bar chorus, from bar 5 to bar 136. Repeat x1 chorus
No Melody
Soloist track has 515 notes, Soloist harmony is < no harmony >(0)
Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0,
Soloist is saved with the song : Synth, Arp, SMSubtleChords (4441)
Style is _JJSHUFL.STY (Laid Back Country Shuffle w/ Aco)

RealTracks in style: ~539:Bass, Electric, Pop Sw 120
RealTracks in style: 2124:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm CountryShuffleJohn Sw 120
RealTracks in style: ~372:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Hank Sw 120
RealDrums in style:NashvilleBrushesClassicShuffle: a: Sidestick, Brushes b: Brushes,

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Sol,

Excellent classic country sound. Great song and a great vocal - clear / crisp mix.

Nicely done!

Bob

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Hi Sol!
Good vocals, guitar solo and fills, and a classic melody.
I had a chuckle at the line “I’m tired of getting stuck with needles” to which I’d reply “Don’t go getting injections NEEDLESsly”.
Good song and well considered reflections on aging.
Andrew

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The song theme isn't necessarily easy, but there's a serenity in the voice and the lyrics. It's well-crafted and well-sung. I take my hat off to the maestro.
Laurent

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Hi, Sol.

Really nice work. Pleasant vocals, good write, upbeat arrangement.

A bit ironically upbeat, I might add. smile


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Originally Posted by dcuny
Hi, Sol.

Really nice work. Pleasant vocals, good write, upbeat arrangement.

A bit ironically upbeat, I might add. smile
Thank you


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Originally Posted by laurent4114
The song theme isn't necessarily easy, but there's a serenity in the voice and the lyrics. It's well-crafted and well-sung. I take my hat off to the maestro.
Laurent
Thank you


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Andrew Dee #871053 12/02/25 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Andrew Dee
Hi Sol!
Good vocals, guitar solo and fills, and a classic melody.
I had a chuckle at the line “I’m tired of getting stuck with needles” to which I’d reply “Don’t go getting injections NEEDLESsly”.
Good song and well considered reflections on aging.
Andrew
Thank you


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rsdean #871054 12/02/25 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by rsdean
Sol,

Excellent classic country sound. Great song and a great vocal - clear / crisp mix.

Nicely done!

Bob
Thank you


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Sol, a classic 1960's country song. Great vocal and a positive end of life story. Super backing tracks and solo. I can relate to those needle lines, brilliant work on the lyrics; I'll be 80 next year.
Great work on this one.


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