General info: Vocals + piano
On a scale of I - V this arrangement is level I: very easy
Voices: SATB (incl. piano)
Performed by Mike and the Mechanics
Arranged by Hinke Jelsma
VocalTracks: VocalTracks (sung learning tracks) are not available
Our standard practice MP3 package consists of a professional backtrack recording: You can, like all the other choir-combo arrangements from our catalogue, perform this arrangement without a pianist or band.
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PDF: SATB with piano
PDF: Piano
MP3: Practice MP3's of all separate voices (MIDI sounds, not vocal)
All material is put together with the utmost care and is ready for use
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Every generation blames the one before
And all of their frustrations come beating on your door
I know that I'm a prisoner to all my Father held so dear
I know that I'm a hostage to all his hopes and fears
Wish I could have told him in the living years
Ooh, crumpled bits of paper filled with imperfect thought
Stilted conversations, I'm afraid that's all we've got
You say you just don't see it, he says, "It's perfect sense"
You just can't get agreement in this present tense
We all talk a different language, talking in defense
Say it loud, say it clear
You can listen as well as you hear
It's too late when we die
To admit we don't see eye to eye
So, we open up a quarrel between the present and the past
We only sacrifice the future, it's the bitterness that lasts
So, don't yield to the fortunes you sometimes see as fate
It may have a new perspective on a different day
And if you don't give up, and don't give in, you may just be okay
Say it loud, say it clear
You can listen as well as you hear
It's too late when we die
To admit we don't see eye to eye
Well, I wasn't there that morning when my Father passed away
I didn't get to tell him all the things I had to say
I think I caught his spirit later that same year
I'm sure I heard his echo in my baby's new born tears
I just wish I could have told him in the living years
Say it loud, say it clear
You can listen as well as you hear
It's too late when we die
To admit we don't see eye to eye
Say it, say it, say it loud, say it, say it clear
I just wish I could've told him
Say it loud, say it loud
Don't hold back...
The Living Years
Mike and the Mechanics
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General info: Vocals + piano
On a scale of I - V this arrangement is level I: very easy
Voices: SATB (incl. piano)
Performed by Mike and the Mechanics
Arranged by Hinke Jelsma
VocalTracks: VocalTracks (sung learning tracks) are not available
Our standard practice MP3 package consists of a professional backtrack recording: You can, like all the other choir-combo arrangements from our catalogue, perform this arrangement without a pianist or band.
After payment is received, all packages will be sent to your e-mail address immediately!
What do I receive after my purchase?
PDF: SATB with piano
PDF: Piano
MP3: Practice MP3's of all separate voices (MIDI sounds, not vocal)
All material is put together with the utmost care and is ready for use
Rates & Royalties
With a purchase you provide our team with income (including arrangers). We are obliged to pay a part of the amount as royalties to the artist. Be honest with the choice of your group size. All prices incl. VAT apply to the standard PDF + MP3 package. The total price is based on the maximum group size.Lyrics
Every generation blames the one before
And all of their frustrations come beating on your door
I know that I'm a prisoner to all my Father held so dear
I know that I'm a hostage to all his hopes and fears
Wish I could have told him in the living years
Ooh, crumpled bits of paper filled with imperfect thought
Stilted conversations, I'm afraid that's all we've got
You say you just don't see it, he says, "It's perfect sense"
You just can't get agreement in this present tense
We all talk a different language, talking in defense
Say it loud, say it clear
You can listen as well as you hear
It's too late when we die
To admit we don't see eye to eye
So, we open up a quarrel between the present and the past
We only sacrifice the future, it's the bitterness that lasts
So, don't yield to the fortunes you sometimes see as fate
It may have a new perspective on a different day
And if you don't give up, and don't give in, you may just be okay
Say it loud, say it clear
You can listen as well as you hear
It's too late when we die
To admit we don't see eye to eye
Well, I wasn't there that morning when my Father passed away
I didn't get to tell him all the things I had to say
I think I caught his spirit later that same year
I'm sure I heard his echo in my baby's new born tears
I just wish I could have told him in the living years
Say it loud, say it clear
You can listen as well as you hear
It's too late when we die
To admit we don't see eye to eye
Say it, say it, say it loud, say it, say it clear
I just wish I could've told him
Say it loud, say it loud
Don't hold back...
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