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Four In The Morning

from Lifesongs by Todd Patnaude

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This song is about 2 prisoners and one escapes. The other prisoner is still in jail for many years for his crimes, but wonders how his cell mate is doing in the world. The prisoner still held captive let's us know, when he is released, he will never tell anyone about his cellmate's escape. It mimics the story line of "The Shawshank Redemption" movie.

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Four in the Morning


Verse 1


It’s four in the morning,
and no I do not know where he has gone

We waited all night, then decided,
that his time had come to move along



Pre-Chorus 1


He could be headin’ down South,
like he told me he’d always dreamed of

To settle down somewhere with some sweet Southern Belle
You know you never can be sure of a man who dreams up
so much



Chorus 1

And I’ll never tell



Verse 2


He’s more than my best friend,
Cuz, he’s the only friend I’ve ever known

He told me he knew, away that we could break away,
From this awful place, and start all over again


Pre-Chorus 2


So if you tell me, just confess,
or you’ll throw away the keys

I will tell you over and over again
you know you might as well just know
right from the get go



Chorus 2

And I’ll never tell



Bridge


I know he'll always be living free
So will that small part of him in me
Though we may share the same sun’s rays
I sit in my hole and count the days



Verse 3


This story’s been told, one too many times
I’ll put the past behind, and I will walk the line

Then when they say, I can walk away
I will seize the day, and try to make things right



Pre-Chorus 3


So if half the things he told me, turn out true
I figure I will see him sometime, maybe soon

When I see him,
he can tell me
in the light of the moon



Chorus 3

And I’ll never tell

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from Lifesongs, track released April 5, 2020
Wayne Becker: Producer and co-creator of drum parts with the artist
Craig Kostelnik: keyboards

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Todd Patnaude Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Life Songs is Todd's first breakout solo album. He has been crafting many of the songs on this album for the past 4+ years. The album was created from a culmination of musical experiences over the years. The songs weave a tapestry of musical forms from the hard driving escapism of Freedom Rider to the fun, pop-infused sounds of Summer Dreams. ... more

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