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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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A classic blues number that applies a contemporary bite to dealing with an affair that’s reached a dead end.

Sheet music available by request from dennis@dennislivingston.com

Watch a performance of this song from the original Stories revue at youtu.be/WzzlspqYV8o

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WE’RE JUST BETTER OFF APART

Words & Music by Dennis Livingston

All the songs and pulp romances,
movies full of soulful glances,
tell us we will find a special person.
Someone who will fill our days
with laughter, pleasure, all the ways
that signify a love is lasting and true.
Alas, this person isn’t you.

You’re charming and attractive.
We look like quite a pair.
Living in the moment is
enough for an affair.
But we have no future
if I follow my heart.
We’re just better off apart.

This may seem so sudden
but it’s long overdue.
Surely it’s apparent that
I’m needing more from you.
Now I see my close friends
called it right from the start.
We’re just better off apart.

Of course, so many couples
try to work things out.
Sometimes that’s for the best.
But happily ever after
is not what we’re about.
When I ask for a commitment,
you don’t pass the test.

Don’t try to persuade me
to stay with what we’ve got.
I know at this rainbow’s end
I’d find an empty pot.
Farewell and good wishes,
I’m finally being smart.
We’re just better off apart.

©2006 Hallmark Music

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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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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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