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Sentimental Song (original)

from Songs For A Winter's Night by Reid Jamieson

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Sentimental Song (Carolyn Victoria Mill / Reid Jamieson)

Written by Reid and his Mrs., this swinging single sums up what remains a rather complicated time of year for them both. While single-parent poverty left its coal-black mark on CVM’s childhood, Reid’s mother’s death on December 22nd meant that, for one teenage boy, the season would never be quite the same. And yet, each year when lights begin to twinkle, and the melodies of Christmas past make their home in our hearts once again, the magic of holiday music can somehow make even the scrooge in us want to sing along.

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SENTIMENTAL SONG

You know it's not my time of year
Too many heartaches and far too many tears
Miles apart from the family I hold dear
I find it hard to play along

While I watch the fire glow
Some go hungry, while others play with gold
Away in a manger the night is growing cold
I find it hard to sing along

It's just this sentimental song
I haven't heard it in so long
But when they put that record on
I can believe again

In candy canes and mistletoe
White lights and wishes tied up with a bow
Each time they turn that music low
I can believe again

You know it's just that time of year
Memories play while I try to raise a cheer
They hang on the tree just like silent souvenirs
I find them hard to string along

Sometimes I'd rather be alone
I've got my reasons; I just thought
that you should know
The saddest of seasons since we
watched my mother go
I find it hard to sing along

It's just this sentimental song
I haven't heard it in so long
But when they put that record on
I can believe again

In angels dancing in the snow
Sleigh bells and reindeer prancing in a row
Each time they turn that music low
I can believe again

It's just a simple melody
Pulls at my heartstrings,
and sets my spirit free
I remember the words,
how she sang them to me
And so I'll try to sing along

It's just this sentimental song
I haven't heard it in so long
But when they put that record on
I can believe again

In candy canes and mistletoe
White lights and wishes tied up with a bow
Each time they turn that music low
I can believe again

You know it's not my time of year…

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from Songs For A Winter's Night, released November 9, 2012
Written by Carolyn Victoria Mill & Reid Jamieson
All vocals and instruments Reid Jamieson

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Reid Jamieson Vancouver, British Columbia

“Gorgeous, sun-struck acoustic soul” – Globe & Mail. Vancouver’s Reid Jamieson is a vocal powerhouse committed to making music that moves us. Known for appearances on CBC’s Vinyl Café to recording with Cowboy Junkies, they shine with compelling originals, plus killer covers. The latest is a new original album ‘Me Daza’ recorded in Ireland, and with a timely tribute to John Lennon JOHN 20:20. ... more

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