1988 was trying to write Gospel songs

Simple song about a guy who realizes he was taken advantage of in the past.

I always wanted to write a love song in an adult contemporary style...something like Josh Groban might sing. I have always admired the writing of David Foster and enjoy so many of his songs. "When I Am In Your Arms" is my attempt at something in the vein of these two great musicians.

Emmylou-inspired muse!

Last Second Chance

Gordon Donaldson/Paul deMarco



V1:

Something told me to drive on for another dusty mile

Found a bar I’ve never been to before, stayed awhile

I believe there’s a reason for everything

Don’t need a beer, just a reason to be here



And then I found it



Ch:

One second that’s all it took

two seconds for a second look

can’t believe it’s her, girl I once had a date with

Lookin’ at her now gets me thinkin’ what if

And I just wanna ask her for that first dance

Coz this could be my last second chance

My last second chance



V2:

Something told me to drive down to the bar on 2nd

Always trust my instincts, got there right on seven

Don’t need any goodluck bracelet

When it comes to fate, I’ve got it in spades

And now I know why I’m here



Ch:

One second that’s all it took

two seconds for a second look

can’t believe it’s him, guy I once had a date with

Lookin’ at him now gets me thinkin’ what if

And I just wanna ask him for that first dance

coz this could be my last second chance



Bridge:

When the stars align, you know it (you know it)

Although it took its time

But the wait was worth it, we know it

yeah we both know it



Ch:

one second that’s all it took

two seconds for a second look

can’t believe it’s you, the one I once had a date with

Lookin’ at you now gets me thinkin’ what if

And I just wanna ask you for that first dance

Coz this could be our last second chance

Our last second chance

A Veteran's struggles with war and hope... and what brought him back to life.

This song came to me while looking out my office window toward the state capitol, where I saw that both the US and VA state flags were at half-mast. It's a wonderful sign of respect, but we see it way too often!