Phil posted a guitar/vocal version of this a few months ago. Since then, as we all know, he has upgraded his equipment and ventured into the heady heights of technosity! So now I'm am very pleased and proud to offer you his spanking new bells and whistles version of The Wise Old Man!
A few words from Phil...
"Rob (RJC) and Sid (Chiggers) were both a huge help in walking me through the technical button pushing which I'm (very) slowly coming to understand. It's their generosity of spirit and knowledge that help make the ramp such a wonderful platform for writers, musicians and technophobes!"
The Wise Old Man
Lyrics by Beeswing
Music by UnclePhil
You say you want to understand
You want to know what’s real
You say you’re blind and you are feeling your way
You want to find the key
To all your crazy dreams
But black and white just seem to turn to grey
Go and find the wise old man
Go down to the beach
He’ll be there out of reach of the tide
But be aware you cannot hide the truth
Though you may think that youth is on your side
If you can tell it all
If you can tell your story
Open up your soul to him
Embrace him and invite him in
He may take you by the hand
And draw your future in the sand
If you only listen to the wise old man
He won’t wave a magic wand
To make your dreams come true
So don’t look for something new in his eyes
But if you’re lucky you can bide a while
Inside his knowing smile as old as time
Go and find the wise old man
Go down to the beach
He’ll be there just out of reach of the tide
But be aware you cannot hide the truth
Though you may think that youth is on your side
If you can tell it all
If you can tell your story
Open up your soul to him
Embrace him and invite him in
He may take you by the hand
And draw your future in the sand
If you only listen to the wise old man