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Sometimes a Child has to run away before they realize where home really is
Hello, I am basically a songwriter. I always co-write songs. The completed songs I have are projects done with my other co-writes and musical collaborators. While I do play drums, I do not play in a band because of my work schedule. I hope you will find a song or two that you can relate with and enjoy.
Song Info
Genre
Country • Country General
Charts
Peak #1
Peak in subgenre #1
Author
Roger Sosnowski/Janice Hopkins/Greg Brown
Rights
2012
Uploaded
April 03, 2012
Track Files
MP3
MP3 4.4 MB • 160 kbps • 3:50
Story behind the song
Sometimes younger children think they know so much that they head out on their own--only to find out the world is not the way they thought it would be. Sometimes they make it back home.
Lyrics
Been Awhile ©2012 Greg C. Brown/Roger Sosnowski/Janice Hopkins   Verse 1 She was rushed into emergency On a frosty cold Chicago night A victim of the elements And the harshness of her life A couple days in a hospital bed Got her some rest and a little respect Her story touched each nurse’s heart They heard the words they’ll never forget   Chorus  It’d Been Awhile since she had a good meal Or a soft warm place to sleep It’d Been Awhile since anybody cared She was far from home, living on the street Been a long, long while since she felt their hugs Been Awhile since she’d been loved   Verse 2 She’d been a fiery-eyed teen-aged girl Determined to be in control She left home one Kansas night With no good-bye to her folks Now they're home with two broken hearts  And asking now, did they do their best Did they hold too tight or not enough They hope she’ll call ‘cause they can't forget   Chorus  It’s Been Awhile since she’s had a good meal Or a soft warm place to sleep It’s Been Awhile since she knew they cared She’s far from home, probably on the street Been a long, long while since she’s felt their hugs Been Awhile…..without her love   Instrumental break….   Bridge  The nurses chipped in to send her back To her small town world and her Mom and Dad When she walked in weary from the street Their shock soon gave way to tears of relief…   (slower) As she ran into their arms they said…   (go straight into last chorus with a soaring key change)   Chorus  It’s Been Awhile since you had a good meal Or a soft warm place to sleep It’s Been Awhile since anybody cared Far from home living on the street Been a long, long while since we’ve felt your hugs Been Awhile since you’ve been loved   It’s good to see your smile; yeah, it’s Been Awhile.      
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