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    THE STORIES IN MY MIND, recorded live at a New York revue of Dennis Livingston’s songs, reaches back to the American Songbook to offer multi-genre, contemporary-based tales of life, relationships and the unexpected chanciness of existence in our time. Comes in a CD jewel case.

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All kids imagine themselves having adventures, but making up stories in your mind can be a survival tactic if you’re particularly shy and bookish – until you discover others with whom to share your tales.

Sheet music available by request from dennis@dennislivingston.com

Watch a performance of this song from the original Stories revue at youtu.be/PQ72fY1xi-4

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THE STORIES IN MY MIND

Words & Music by Dennis Livingston

I’m a kid in school on the Upper West Side.
I’m not good at sports, though I’ve sort of tried.
If I can, I will sit in the back of the class
where it’s easier to hide.

I get picked on for sure, I can’t make a friend
At the lunch table, I’m alone at the end.
All the songs other kids like seem stupid to me.
Hangin’ out in Twitter is a bore.
Still I get through it all thanks to one thing more.

When I read my books, the world goes away.
I go on adventures, where I find
that I become a hero of the stories in my mind!

I’m riding on the backs of dragons, searching for a wizard’s ring.
Setting out upon a quest, to seek the long forgotten king.
Piloting a hyper spaceship heading for Orion’s Belt.
Fighting off the aliens who want to wear me as a pelt.
Trav’ling forward to the future, empires tremble at my feet.
Talking to computers who think bodies are so obsolete.

I become a hero of the stories in my mind.

Now, my teacher says that I write very well,
which is maybe a way to get out of my shell.
And she knows of a new club for science fiction fans.
I’ve already got some plans.

We can talk about books, we can publish a ‘zine,
we can put up a web site to show what we dream.
We can all be heroes when I find
I can share the stories in my mind.


© 2003 Hallmark Music Co.

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from The Stories In My Mind: The Songs of Dennis Livingston [Live at the Metropolitan Room], released November 13, 2016
Producer: Dennis Livingston
First performed at the Metropolitan Room, New York, NY
Ensemble vocal arrangements: Scott Coulter & Kenneth Gartman
Recording: Jean-Pierre Perraux
Mixing & mastering: Doug Hammer, Dreamworld Productions, Lynn, MA

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Dennis Livingston - Cabaret & Jazz Songwriter Boston, Massachusetts

Stories offers an intriguing group of original songs by Dennis Livingston from a variety of genres, rooted in the sophisticated lyrics and story-telling tradition of American Songbook standards. Performances feature the harmonies and passionate singing of (l to r in the photo) Kenneth Gartman, Julie Reyburn, Alex Goley, Christina Connors & Scott Coulter, plus Matt Scharfglass (bass) & Dennis. ... more

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