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I was a child in the '60s 
So unsure of my direction 
I would follow where my friends and family would lead 
I was strengthened 
When I first heard the music 
Sparked by inspiration 
I was scarred by the pain 
Of constant departures 
I was wounded severely 
At an early age 
But my hopes hung high 
On the thought of the future 
I was happy to watch 

The time go by 
Eye to eye 
Watching the time go by 
Watching the time go by 
Day for night 
Watching the time go by 

And then the world changed 
There was hope in the distance 
Til it raced up around us 
And proceeded to shine 
Like the moonlight 
Full of reckless abandon 
We would reach for the stars 
'Cause there was room at the top 
And food on the table 
We were doing quite well 
At such an early stage 
There was no need to stop 
Nor were we able 
And no one could see 

The time go by 
Eye to eye 
Watching the time go by 
Watching the time go by 
Day for night 
Watching the time go by 

There are moments I regret more than the rest 
There are days I can't recall at all 
Looking back now, there's not much that I would change 
I am happy to watch 

The time go by 
Eye to eye 
Watching the time go by 
Watching the time go by 
Eye to eye 
Watching the time go by 

Watching the time go by 
Day for night 
Watching the time go by 
Watching the time go by 
Why, oh why 
Watching the time go by

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from Keeping the Light on - The Best of Gerry Beckley, released March 26, 2021
Written by Gerry Beckley ©1999

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Gerry Beckley Los Angeles, California

Gerry Beckley, co-founder and member of the legendary rock group America for 50 years, is a superb singer/songwriter, and a master of popular composition. Whether as the lead vocalist or in harmony on his group’s classic singles or on solo projects, there’s something in Beckley’s work that skews toward the edge. Nothing exemplifies this better than his latest album–the shimmering Carousel. ... more

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