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Only the Rain Knows Why

from Burning the Boats by Mike Vial

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A mysterious song of longing and regret, featuring a salvation army styled drum track, a walking bass line and staccato guitar part; a James Taylor after shots of espresso.

Written: summer 2007
Guitar notes: standard tuning

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“Only the Rain Knows Why”

I think it’s time to close our tab tonight
To find a cab and ride
Through green and red lights
Should we turn left or was I right or wrong
To say I don’t belong
In this room that’s like a picture frame
I should be locked outside
In the rain in the night
That could wash all our tears away
I only wanted to be liked
Only wanted to be liked by you
Only planned on saying goodnight
There’s beauty in a lie
And only the rain knows why I lied.

Written: summer 2007
Guitar notes: standard tuning

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from Burning the Boats, released September 25, 2010
Produced by Michael Chambers and Dan Achen @ Catherine North Studios, Hamilton, Ontario in 2010
Mike Vial: guitars and vocals
Michael Chambers: bass
Nick Skalkos: drums and percussion

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Mike Vial Ann Arbor, Michigan

Mike Vial is a singer-songwriter from Michigan. He drinks too much coffee, plays Heritage and Taylor guitars, teaches writing at Community High in Ann Arbor.

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