Chris Knight The Band Is Playing Too Slow written by Chris Knight
Chris Knight vocals/guitar Richard Bennett guitar Glenn Worf bass Chad Cromwell drums Kenny Greenberg guitar David Grissom guitar Tony Harrell mellotron Kenny Meeks background vocals
F C Gm Bb It's midnight and the music is playing F C Bb It's the same old song every night F C Gm Bb The melody is made out of memories F C Bb The words you and I used to write F C Gm Bb I paid the band when you left me F C Bb Expecting them to pack it in F C Gm Bb But heartaches's a stubborn musician F C Bb And it's playing a waltz that won't end C Bb And I can't help but remember you F C7 Morning high midnight low Bb I don't want to dance with your memory F C7 But somehow I can't let you go Bb F C Gm Bb F C Bb The band is playing too slow F C Gm Bb Now I've got to find a new partner F C Bb And get on with my life F C Gm Bb F But these dreams of moonlight dances with you are still sweet C Bb If a little off time C Bb And I can't help but remember you F C7 Morning high midnight low Bb I don't want to dance with your memory F C7 But somehow I can't let you go Bb F C Gm Bb F C Bb F The band is playing too slow
From Chris Knight "Chris Knight" Decca Records 1998 Bash Music