Saturday, October 24, 2015

"That’s What I’ve Been Told"

Before this song found its way into my musical A Heart Calls Quietly, it had slightly different lyrics, and a different bridge. That was in 1988. Before that, it existed as a much different song, “The Altar of aDream,” of which only the chorus survived, and even that got a complete lyrical rewrite. Before that, it was yet another song called “Starfish,” which had lyrics by Becky Talmadge. That’s a lot of evolving.


That’s What I’ve Been Told

© 1989 Brian Hutzell

Grapevine talk doesn’t mean a lot
I put no stock in such gossip, but new reports from a trusted source
Opened my eyes where they once were shut
I heard a name that I thought was hers linked up with mine,
But I must be sure

Maybe no, but that’s what I’ve been told
Love is knocking at my door; who could ask for more?
Rumors fly concerning her and I
I don’t know but that’s what I’ve been told

Tidings of an unspoken love upon the wind have been travelin’
This to you is no longer news, but I’m so relieved at this bulletin
I’ve got the same feelings in my heart for her,
But I don’t know where to start

I’ve got hope ‘cause that’s what I’ve been told
Love is knocking at my door; who could ask for more?
Rumors fly concerning her and I
I don’t know but that’s what I’ve been told

This whispering takes me back in time
Feel like a kid with a Valentine

Maybe no, but that’s what I’ve been told
Could this be the truth at last--now before my youth has passed?
Long I’ve wished for what has come to this
Love is knocking at my door; who could ask for more?
I’ve got hope ‘cause that’s what I’ve been told
Luck be with me all the way. Till the happy wedding day
Rumors fly concerning her and I
I don’t know but that’s what I’ve been
Don’t know but that’s what I’ve been told



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