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Book of Life

from Book of Life by The Innocent Bystanders

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Ben wrote this one as a memorial for Chris Saunders, the Bystanders original bass player and so much more. The Bystanders would not have existed without Chris, and it seems fitting that the song written for him would be the title song of our first album.

lyrics

All the light that you bring
When you laugh, when you sing
You were the one
Gift of song, gift of gab
Gift of everything you had
You were the one
There’s a space left for you
Won’t be filled by someone new
Liverpudlian indeed;
You passion; your creed
And the love is here to stay,
We’re in gear . . .
You’ve gone away too soon.
When you sing it, you bring it
When you ax it, you swing it
You were the one
Whether out in the field
Or forming PR shields
You were the one
You were blessed from the birth
With a hot head of mirth
Now that you’ve gone
We’ll live by your song
And I feel you (by my side)
I feel you (by my side)
I feel you (by my side)
I feel . . . . You’ve gone away too soon
You’ve gone away too soon
Whether you sit or you stand
You project, you command
Seeking comfort in your voice
We are here and you are there
And there’s no one to compare
You left us with such poise
When you sing it, you bring it
When you ax it, you swing it
You were the one.
Dominicano Americano
Worldly sage, se fue temprano
You were the one.
Gift of song, gift of gab
Gift of everything you had;
There’s a space left for you,
Won’t be filled by someone new
You are sealed . . . Book of Life
You are sealed . . . Book of Life

credits

from Book of Life, released December 7, 2021
Vocals: Ben Nieberg
Drums: Steve Berenson
Acoustic Guitar: Ben Nieberg
Electric Guitars: Steve Semeraro
Bass Guitar: Donny Samporna
Saxophone: Jessica LaFave
Piano: Kaimi Wenger

Words & Music: Ben Nieberg
Single Cover Photograph by
Graphic Design by
Recorded & Mixed by Ben Moore at Singing Serpent Studios
Mastered by John Golden
Produced by Ben Moore & The Innocent Bystanders

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