This was my first demo when I moved to Nashville in 2006...It was exciting to actually be involved as the demo was being recorded...The demo originally only had piano and Mikes vocals....I was never completely satisfied,so when Brad Miller and I became friends and co-writers I sent him the track and he offered to add all the other instrumentation you hear..including the great steel work by Brad's dad Terry, who I admire as much as my good bud Brad...I think you will agree that Brad did a great job...
This is a simple lyric,but the melody and emotive vocal by Mike have made this a favorite with most who hear it...I hope you enjoy!!
Brenda Anderson/BMI/copyright 2006
Mike Lusk (Vocals
Instrumentation (Ace of Diamonds Studio..Brad Miller
Steel Guitar...Terry Miller
Piano (Jamey Whiting
Verse)
We started out as best friends/with all the best intentions
Trying not to think about how it all might end
Maybe it was wishful thinkin' /that I could pretend
Your eyes would never ask me for an open invitation
CHORUS
IF I LET YOU IN
CAN YOU ERASE EVERYWHERE MY HEART AS BEEN
AND REPLACE THE BROKEN PIECES WITHIN
IF I LET YOU IN
CAN YOU TEACH MY HEART HOW TO LOVE AGAIN
IF I LET YOU IN
Verse)
We both tried so hard to resist temptation
But love has a funny way of coming back around
It sneaks right up behind you without making a sound
As it wraps its arms around you there still remains one question
CHORUS)REPEAT
Bridge
Tonite when we kissed/I felt everything I missed
I just need you to reassure me
CHORUS) REPEAT