Same Old Lang Syne ~ Dan Fogelberg

Fan tribute to great artist,Musician,singer,songwritter,andsong.
LYRICS:
Met my old lover in the grocery store
The snow was falling Christmas Eve
I stole behind her in the frozen foods
And I touched her on the sleeve

She didn't recognize the face at first
But then her eyes flew open wide
She went to hug me and she spilled her purse
And we laughed until we cried.

We took her groceries to the checkout stand
The food was totalled up and bagged
We stood there lost in our embarrassment
As the conversation dragged.

We went to have ourselves a drink or two
But couldn't find an open bar
We bought a six-pack at the liquor store
And we drank it in her car.

We drank a toast to innocence
We drank a toast to now
And tried to reach beyond the emptiness
But neither one knew how.

She said she'd married her an architect
Who kept her warm and safe and dry
She would have liked to say she loved the man
But she didn't like to lie.

I said the years had been a friend to her
And that her eyes were still as blue
But in those eyes I wasn't sure if I saw
Doubt or gratitude.

She said she saw me in the record stores
And that I must be doing well
I said the audience was heavenly
But the traveling was hell.

We drank a toast to innocence
We drank a toast to now
And tried to reach beyond the emptiness
But neither one knew how.

We drank a toast to innocence
We drank a toast to time
Reliving in our eloquence
Another 'auld lang syne'...

The beer was empty and our tongues were tired
And running out of things to say
She gave a kiss to me as I got out
And I watched her drive away.

Just for a moment I was back at school
And felt that old familiar pain
And as I turned to make my way back home
The snow turned into rain --

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[oct201981]

BEAUTIFUL, WELL WRITTEN AND SUNG BY DAN . SAD AND BEAUTIFUL AT THE SAME TIME. FORGOTTEN BY RADIO NOWADAYS ESPECIALLY IN UK WHERE HE DIDNT HAVE MUCH SUCCESS. PPL DOWNLOAD THIS GOLDEN MASTERPIECE THIS WEEK AND PUT THIS MAN BACK IN TOP TEN. DAN REMEMBERED FONDLY THIS TIME OYF YEAR. RIP

[thecarebearhideaway]

This is such a beautiful and heart felt song. It reminds me of lost loves of the past. It takes me back to highschool days of loves that I thought would always be and as with most highschool sweethearts, it is over not long after it begins but then you find one that is special. One that touches your heart in such a way that even years down the road you never forget that one. He/she always remains in your thoughts and your heart. A very beautiful song here. :-) ♥

[soggybuilders]

Reminds me of you ,--- cricket --- , thanks for the memories,hope your doing well :)

[thecarebearhideaway]

@sophia4041 Awe.. Thanks so much for your very kind comment here. I believe there is alot of people in this world who have felt like this . Love is a powerful thing! ♥

[sophia4041]

@thecarebearhideaway ....you couldn't have describe it any better...at least ur not the only one in the world that feels like that...

[Seattle2010ballard]

Snow turning to rain is SO depressing. I hate it.

[Agilejbk]

Dan - you are sorely missed. You created some fantastic material for the ages. GREAT Song for sure!!

[6076116]

Wow, that was more than a "fan tribute"...you're an artist.  Thanks for your work....

[Tmntfan3]

best part:" ...the snow turned to rain..." it really opens up the minds eye to imagine what he's going through. there is a lot of symbolism in this song, making it a good and interesting song to listen to.

[mrshiggs1]

This has always been one of my favorite Dan Fogelberg songs. TY for posting. Perfect for the new year. =)

[dbp9000]

Nice interpretation, beautiful song, the very definition of melancholy. Sad that he is gone, another auld lang syne...

[ajustindudeissmoking]

this sends chills.no joke.