Farewell to the Flowers

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Genre: Acoustic

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There comes a time when we all have to say farewell to the flowers

Music & Lyrics by Julian Sims

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Farewell to the flowers
farewell to the trees
Farewell to the birds
Farewell to the bees

I have come to say goodbye
I am singing my last rhyme
Hold my hand
Remember all the love we shared
Farewell to that
Goodbye this time

Though these arms no longer hold you
And these eyes can all but see
I will stay forever folded
In annals of our history

Dry your eyes
Don't shed no tear
I leave you now
My conscience clear
My parting's sweet
My memories belong
To this farewell
My dying song

Farewell to the flowers
Pass my coat
Where's my hat?
Farewell to tears and laughter
Fare-thee-well to all that

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Hits: 2630
Comments: 24
Fans: 24
Plays: 134
Downloads: 58

Uploaded: Nov 01, 2014 - 07:25:22 PM
Last Updated: Nov 02, 2014 - 09:54:12 AM Last Played: Feb 17, 2019 - 03:43:26 PM

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KCsGROOVE	KCsGROOVE said 1574 days ago (November 2nd, 2014)
	farewell Hey Julian, good to see you back, has been a long time wonderful vocals good song enjoyed! KC Check out my latest song called WANDERLUST

alackbass	alackbass said 1574 days ago (November 2nd, 2014)
	Farewell to the Flowers So good to hear something new from you. Well written tune. Great vocal and nice harmonies. Lovely playing and an excellent solo. I hope the lyrics are in some way figurative and not literal. I hate goodbyes so I'll just say "see you later my friend." Check out my latest song called Mean Miss Teacher

lengold	lengold said 1574 days ago (November 2nd, 2014)
	Gorgeous song... Really loved it and downloaded. Quite a surprise, what was the inspiration? Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Decent Girl

magnatone	magnatone said 1574 days ago (November 2nd, 2014)
	Farewell to the Flowers omg - it's so great to hear something new from you. This is beautiful and an instant download. THANK YOU!!! Check out my latest song called Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen) and Variations

davajonah	davajonah said 1574 days ago (November 2nd, 2014)
	Farewell What a lovely song. It has an almost calypso feel. Nice lyrics, well played and recorded. Altogether very nice! Check out my latest song called Lost and Found

Charday	Charday said 1573 days ago (November 3rd, 2014)
	Hey Bro! glad to see you back making music, you have such a beautiful way about your compositions, you inspire me! Jdholliday Check out my latest song called Payin' The Piper w/Awigze

jiguma	jiguma said 1573 days ago (November 3rd, 2014)
	Nice to see a new song from you Julian A very enjoyable performance - I keep waiting for the gospel choir to join in :) Looking forward to hearing your next. Cheers from Oz, Neil Check out my latest song called We End Up Being All The Same (42)

FEEL	FEEL said 1572 days ago (November 4th, 2014)
	Nice recording The mix sounds great and a fine composition. I like the melody and the accompaniment. Vocals and harmonies are strong. Check out my latest song called A Second Life with Scott Carmicheal

MacFerret	MacFerret said 1572 days ago (November 5th, 2014)
	Lovely Lovely vocal. Very moving lyrics and an anthemic quality. Top stuff. Check out my latest song called Sad Ronnie

Moviz	Moviz said 1571 days ago (November 5th, 2014)
	Got a Happy feel even though the lyrics have such a nostalgic feel about them.....love the clarity and those beautiful harmonies.....the song has a sort of 'New Seekers' vibe to it don't you think? voice is sounding great Julian, regards M Check out my latest song called We'll Meet Again

DWL	DWL said 1571 days ago (November 5th, 2014)
	As Neil said where's the gospel choir? Lovely work Julian. The tune belies the melancholy in the lyrics (or at least it does for me). Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Fascist in my Soup

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 1570 days ago (November 6th, 2014)
	Farewell to the Flowers The acoustic opening made me wonder whether you are still playing the guitar parts with a missing string... :-) Trademark vocals - clear and pure. Gospel folk from Hackney. Who'd have thunk? Great to hear a new one from you, Julian. Take care, Peter. Check out my latest song called The Parting Of The Ways

Philip18	Philip18 said 1569 days ago (November 7th, 2014)
	Farewell to the Flowers I like the warm guitar and the velvet vocal. Bouncy solo works well. Harmonies add richness. Interesting juxtaposition of sad lyrics with a happy sort of style. As always, excellent work, Julian! Check out my latest song called Refuge

alley-oop	alley-oop said 1568 days ago (November 8th, 2014)
	Beautiful I love this song. Check out my latest song called rain

bud	bud said 1568 days ago (November 8th, 2014)
	Beautiful song - timeless your vocal is so good - really perfect for the style and subject. Nice that you kept the arrangement as spare as you did. Nice how you save the harmony for after the break. Wonderful. Check out my latest song called mixer 2

richard13	richard13 said 1566 days ago (November 10th, 2014)
	Damn fine work J What everybody else said: nice song, good lyrics, beautiful delivery, etc. It all works well together. Lovely post Julian and it is good to hear you back again. Check out my latest song called one last night with you

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MotherofMeursault said 1566 days ago (November 10th, 2014)

Your vocal
is strong and fine; and I really love the emotional richness of your upbeat melody, straight-ahead delivery and mournful, clever lyrics. Harmonies at 2:58 were unexpected and tore me apart.... marvelous stuff!
On an unrelated note: I got a narrow, sporty kayak this summer, and can't even put its exoskeletal loveliness into the water without silently blessing your name!

Much love to you, Julian,

MoM

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paul f. page said 1564 days ago (November 12th, 2014)

All the above...and...
...
1) the accompaniment (especially the extremely well-balanced bass) is perfect for this song and played with agility and precision. Just delightful. Nice solo bridge.
2) the musical form is especially pleasing because it is simple, not overly repetitive, and is easy to remember — almost like a hymn or a folk song. Excellent choice for the conveyance of this straight-forward lyrical message.
3) Your voice is so clear and pleasant to listen to.
Very very nice song, indeed. Congratulations on every aspect of its creation.

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CharlyDeeCynthius	CharlyDeeCynthius said 1554 days ago (November 22nd, 2014)
	Belcanto Gran bel pezzo l'ho molto apprezzato...ti faccio i miei sinceri complimenti!!! Check out my latest song called Charlie 1 Music_Jingle

Bob Rodgers	Bob Rodgers said 1553 days ago (November 23rd, 2014)
	Good to hear a new one Julian, this is superb! Great writing, vocals and harmonies, a wonderful recording, very much enjoyed! Bob Check out my latest song called The Lonely Man

Little_Hooligan	Little_Hooligan said 1503 days ago (January 12th, 2015)
	Long Time No Hear Julian.. Just returned from a long absence and you were my first listening spot and you sound as terrific as ever. This made for a timeless, folk influenced composition. Your gorgeous voice is crystal clear as well as your playing. Superb harmonies on the 2nd half..just in the right place.. Nice ending Check out my latest song called Worry Is a Pile Of Noise

Bob6stringer

Bob6stringer said 1392 days ago (May 3rd, 2015)

Sweet and clear
Clicking the AirPlay icon > Apple TV > Rotel areamp > high-end speakers > > Ears > Brain...

Yes, wow. poetry so concise, message simple and clear, vocals perfectly clean and just right on. A pleasure to be given this musical gift. If I ever have to deal with a breakup this is a good tune to listen to...to pretend I'm the one doing it, and that I'm okay with the parting!

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Hickling_Stan	Hickling_Stan said 1069 days ago (March 21st, 2016)
	Catching up One I have previously missed. jaunty tune with poignant lyrics....trademark hackney perhaps. A download for the collection thanks Check out my latest song called It's Only Love that matters

tmcfate

tmcfate said 713 days ago (March 12th, 2017)

hi
Just to let you know, I do listen to your work. Just bad at commenting.I think you have one of the best voices at macjams. This song feels so effortless. the picking and melody has impeccable timing. I listened twice.When I find someone that clearly has some recording and mixing skills I always want to know mic placement and reverb settings. Crazy. Thanks for the nudge.

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Location: London United Kingdom

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