Harry Chapin - Remember When the Music video free download


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"Remember when the music

Came from wooden boxes strung with silver wire

And as we sang the words, it would set our minds on fire,

For we believed in things, and so we'd sing.

Remember when the music

Brought us all together to stand inside the rain

And as we'd join our hands, we'd meet in the refrain,

For we had dreams to live, we had hopes to give.

Remember when the music

Was the best of what we dreamed of for our children's time

And as we sang we worked, for time was just a line,

It was a gift we saved, a gift the future gave.

Remember when the music

Was a rock that we could cling to so we'd not despair,

And as we sang we knew we'd hear an echo fill the air

We'd be smiling then, we would smile again.

Oh all the times I've listened, and all the times I've heard

All the melodies I'm missing, and all the magic words,

And all those potent voices, and the choices we had then,

How I'd love to find we had that kind of choice again.

Remember when the music

Was a glow on the horizon of every newborn day

And as we sang, the sun came up to chase the dark away,

And life was good, for we knew we could.

Remember when the music

Brought the night across the valley as the day went down

And as we'd hum the melody, we'd be safe inside the sound,

And so we'd sleep, we had dreams to keep.

And I feel that something's coming, and it's not just in the wind.

It's more than just tomorrow, it's more than where we've been,

It offers me a promise, it's telling me "Begin",

I know we're needing something worth believing in.

Remember when the music

Came from wooden boxes strung with silver wire

And as we sang the words, it would set our minds on fire,

For we believed in things, and so we'd sing."

/Lyrics from The Harry Chapin Archive at Harrychapin.com\

Comments

8 years ago

Brian Kores

Thanks for posting this song. I wish Harry Chapin could have lived, composed, and played music longer than he did, but I'm grateful for the songs he had and, with wistful happiness, I Remember When The Music.

10 years ago

Pete Lehner

I'm a young buck born in 84. I grew up on Harry thanks to my dad. Love it. Thank you harry for the great memories I have with my father and older brother. 

10 years ago

Claire Lowry

I surely do remember 'the music'. We were lucky kids -- we had the best of all music. So glad to be a boomer. Happy 2014 all!

10 years ago

sauquoit13456

On this day in 1987 {December 7th} Bruce Springsteen performed "Remember When The Music" at the Harry Chapin Benefit concert at Carnegie Hall in N.Y.C.It would have been his 45th birthday {he died on July 16th, 1981}...And on that very same day {Dec. 7, 1987} Mr. Chapin posthumously received a 'Congressional Medal of Honor' for his work in fighting hunger...May he R.I.P.

10 years ago

Pie CatLady

Oh, this is the version I remember. The "Reprise" is beautiful, but it leaves out the BEST part, the second bridge. The song is more than just sweet and wistful. Harry embodies the hope and promise that the other verses recall. When our voices combine in harmony and purpose, telling us "Begin" we celebrate Harry's spirit. 

10 years ago

adele coombe

Where is 30,000 pounds of bananas?

10 years ago

Bob Allen

Well said Rick, you have just named three of my all time favorites! Throw in Arlo Guthrie, Hoyt Axton and Gene Maclellan and you have them all!

10 years ago

Rick wilson

To those who appreciate this artist , Thanks! I grew up listing to him, and other Balladiers. Remember Jim c. and Gorden L. Lest we forget the dreams will fade. de

10 years ago

Cliff Rodgers

Have been a fan of Harry Chapin since I first saw him perform Cats In The Cradle on a show called Wonderama when I was a kid. Undeniably one of the best storytellers of our time...

10 years ago

Rick wilson

To hear all this from those who appreciate this artist makes the future promising.

11 years ago

Craig McLean

Wonderful song...I was privileged to see Harry in one of his last concerts, Seattle, March 14, 1981...this song always affected me deeply...thanks for uploading!

11 years ago

George Fordham

I still listen to Harry Chapin after all these years. I wonder what other songs he might have written and sung to entertain us, but feel his spirit every time I listen.

11 years ago

CaliTrisha

Greatest line "I know we're needing something worth believing in." Thank you, Harry

12 years ago

Aoife Hayes

Nothing can compare with the performance of this song he did at his 2000th concert celebration in the Bottom Line, gives me chills every time.

12 years ago

Rick wilson

One of the greatest Songs!!!

12 years ago

Bill Smith

Tears in my eyes. The most beautiful lyrics ever written! Words fail me. Harry, you were a miracle.

12 years ago

newyork44m

For we believed in things, and so we'd sing... I long for those innocent days.

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