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Dads Philosophy

from In A Perfect World 2016 by Kevin Mitchell

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When I was a young songwriter I penned this tune for my Dad, and he always requested it. It faded into my old notebooks until I recently pulled it out and dusted it off. It felt timely to revisit my younger songwriting self, and to honor my dad for all his support.

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DAD'S PHILOSOPHY K MITCHELL


WHEN I WAS YOUNG MY DAD TOLD ME G D
TO LIVE AND LEARN FROM WHAT YOU SEE C G
YOU GOTTA TAKE THE GOOD TAKE THE BAD G Am
HE TOLD ME THIS WHEN I WAS JUST A LAD C Em D C


IT SEEMS SO LONG AGO AND FARAWAY
WHEN I LEFT MY HOME ON THAT SUNNY DAY
SOMEWHERE IN MY MEMORY
I HEAR HIS WORDS COME BACK TO ME

CH AND THIS IS WHAT MY DAD SAID TO ME D C G (C/G)
IT WAS HIS PHILOSOPHY " " " """
HE SAID TAKE A CHANCE TAKE A STEP G Am
PULL YOUR LOAD KEEP OUT OF DEBT C G
KNOW YOUR FRIENDS AND HAVE A SMILE G Am
KEEP SOME FAITH TO WALK THAT MILE C Em D C

NOW AS I SIT AND WRITE THIS SONG
I FEEL MY LIFE HAS COME ALONG
I FELL DOWN GOT UP AGAIN
THATS JUSTTHE WAY TILL THE END

HE SAID MY BOY, TAKE MY ADVICE
HE TOLD ME ONCE, HE TOLD ME TWICE
WHEN YOUR DOWN OR LOSE YOUR WAY
JUST REMEMBER THESE WORDS I SAY

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from In A Perfect World 2016, released October 27, 2016
K Mitchell Guitar/ Harmonica/ Vocals
Michelle Keir - Vocals
Slug- Vocals
Doug Cox Dobro
Sean Mooney Piano
Archie Pateman Bass


Produced by Corwin Fox

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The songs that Kevin Mitchell plays and sings have the feel of a far off Woody Guthrie era, mixed with a roots vibe, and betraying just a little bit of his prairie heritage. In the last few years the fire has been lit, and those songs are roaring into life. His unique style, rhythms and subject matter combine to create an exciting new and original voice in the Canadian folk music scene. ... more

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