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When Skies are Gray

from Diary of a Snowflake by Donal Hinely

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I’m dying
just like every living thing
dying
even flowers in the springtime
hoping
that life won’t pass me by

I’m crying
like raindrops from the sky
crying
like that lonesome whistle whining’
hoping
that a smile will get me by

chorus)
so please forgive me it's such a shame
to speak of tears and rain
on such a sunny day
You’d think with all these thoughts i have
i’d go insane
truth is i like the rain
and the light when skies are gray

I’m hurting
like every living soul
hurting
thank god for rock and roll
hoping
it’ll make me feel alright

I’m reeling
like a boxer on the ropes
reeling
gloves up to take the blows
hoping
That I’ll make it through the night

chorus)
so please forgive me it's such a shame
to speak of tears and rain
on such a sunny day
You’d think with all these thoughts i have
i’d go insane
truth is i like the rain
and the light when skies are gray

I’m thinking
my mind’s a ticking bomb
thinking
that’s always been my problem
hoping
someday I’ll clear my head

I’m praying
even though I don’t believe
praying
the very last trick up my sleeve
hoping
That it’s not a waste of breath

chorus)
so please forgive me it's such a shame
to think of tears and rain
on such a sunny day
You’d think with all these thoughts i have
i’d go insane
truth is i like the rain
and the light when skies are gray

credits

from Diary of a Snowflake, released August 31, 2020
Donal Hinely--acoustic guitar, vocals
David Henry--bass, percussion
Ned Henry--electric guitar

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Donal Hinely Nashville, Tennessee

In 1994, Hinely left his hometown of Denton, TX and moved to Nashville. A prolific writer and recording artist, he has 17 albums to his credit including the folk chart topping Giants (2005). Hinely also entertains thousands of people each year at festivals and street fairs playing his glass harmonica. He learned to play the instrument from his late brother Terry, a self-taught master of the art. ... more

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